Question
Parents report that their 3-month-old baby is not able to lift their head like other infants of the same age and that both hands are always in a fist, not reaching out to grasp anything. They feel that the baby is showing some abnormality and are wondering what to do?
Answer
Firstly, when the baby exhibits this kind of condition, parents should take the baby to the hospital for a check-up to confirm if there are any abnormalities in the baby’s brain. In the meantime, they can provide the baby with toys of different colors and let them practice grasping movements. However, the mother doesn’t need to worry too much, as the baby’s ability to grasp her hand indicates they have some level of grasp ability. It might be that the toys are not interesting enough for him; she can try introducing new toys for him to play with.