Question
A friend returned from her maternity leave, and her baby is now 5 months old. During a chat, she mentioned that her baby dislikes lifting their head while crawling, and she’s worried there might be a problem. I want to ask about the reasons why a 5-month-old baby might not like to lift their head when crawling.
Answer
There is no issue if the baby dislikes lifting their head. The most important thing is that if the baby can stand up, they can lift their head. If the baby does more exercises, a 5-month-old can learn to lift their head. At the same time, we should pay more attention to the baby. If they don’t like to lift their head, don’t force them. This might indicate that their neck strength is still not enough. If they are kept in this position for too long, they will become very tired and exhausted.