Question
A parent has reported that their baby, who is now three and a half months old, still cannot lift its head, while other babies of the same age can. The parent is worried whether this means the baby has health issues.
Answer
A three-month-old baby that cannot lift its head is usually a matter of individual developmental differences and parents should not be overly concerned. As long as the baby’s development in other aspects is normal, there is no problem. It is recommended that parents pay attention to the baby’s care in daily life, ensuring the baby has enough water and gets plenty of sunlight. If the baby is breastfed, the mother should pay attention to dietary adjustments; if formula-fed, then attention should be given to the dilution of the formula. If parents still have doubts, they can bring the baby to a pediatric department in a local major hospital for examination.