Question
A three-month-old baby is unable to lift their neck, but their head shape is normal, and they do not have symptoms such as headache or vomiting. Their limbs have normal muscle strength. What could be the cause and how can it be resolved?
Answer
After CT and X-ray examinations, the results were normal. This condition may be due to a lack of neck exercise during daily activities. You can try to hold the baby’s hands and repeatedly lift them into a sitting position, then let the baby lie down and repeat this process to help the baby learn to use their neck muscles. Generally, babies start to supplement calcium from four months old, and can take calcium gluconate oral solution, paired with cod liver oil to promote calcium absorption. Parental teaching methods can also affect a child’s development, so it is important to adopt correct exercise methods. Children grow at their own pace, and there is no need to worry too much.