Lifts head on tummy (45°)
What it is
Pushes up and holds the head up for a few seconds while on the tummy.
Start preparing
- Tummy time 2–3 times a day, 3–5 minutes, on a firm surface, always awake and watched.
- Lie face to face or put a high-contrast card 20–30 cm away so the baby wants to look up.
- Try tummy-on-your-chest while you recline — it counts.
- Build slowly toward 30 minutes a day (total) by 3 months.
When to check with a professional
If by 2 months the baby can't hold the head up at all when pushing up on the tummy, it's worth mentioning at the next Tipat Halav visit. Development varies widely; this is a prompt to ask, not a diagnosis.
Related
Sources
- Learn the Signs. Act Early. — milestone checklists (2022 revision) — CDC / American Academy of Pediatrics
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