The ability to keep the head in babies is usually formed by 2-3 months. If by three months your baby is unable to keep his head for a minute - this is an occasion to consult a doctor for advice. This may be a sign of a lag in physical development. Usually, due to innate curiosity, the children are already trying to look around each month.
How to help your child keep his head?
A kid can be helped to improve a skill by performing simple exercises with him. For the full development of the newborn from the very first days with him, you need to exercise and do massage.
Exercises for the child to keep his head
The most effective exercise is laying on the stomach. After the umbilical wound has healed, the child can and must be turned over to the abdomen. First, spend lying on your stomach a few minutes before eating. Then gradually increase the time, lay out the baby in the periods between the feedings.
A good effect is wearing a child in the arms in the position on the abdomen. To do this, with one hand, hold your neck and head, and place the other under your tummy. In this situation, the baby sooner or later lifts the head to explore the world around him.
As soon as the crumb begins to hold the head for at least a few seconds, you can take it in an upright position. With your fingers support the back of your head.
Massage for the baby to hold his head
In the massage of children up to a year, stroking and rubbing movements are predominantly used. They are aimed at the heart.
An important factor contributing to proper development is a full-fledged diet. Up to six months the child eats only the mother's milk, which means that the intake of nutrients in his body, directly depends on the diet of the mother. AT
Promotes the development of earlier swimming of newborns. Working in the pool, the child not only strengthens the muscles and forms motor skills, but also develops emotionally. Regular swimming lessons allow the child to be taught to keep the head before the due date.
Do not despair if your child does not hold his head well. It is worthwhile to work with him a little and he will succeed.