Question
What’s wrong with my 5-month-old baby who can’t lift their head during tummy time training?
Answer
Based on your description, your baby is nearly 5 months old and cannot lift their head during tummy time training. However, when held upright, their head can slightly lift but not very steadily. The baby was born a month premature. Analysis suggests that the baby might be slightly deficient in calcium. At this age, babies are still in the process of learning to roll over and can only sit up with assistance; they cannot sit up independently yet. Early training for the baby could negatively affect their bone development.