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Hi Nel! This video is great and it’s okay to support behind the shoulders for a while while building that head and core control. I often have babies who are in the “support behind the shoulders” for a month or so. The other thing to consider is making sure your babe is spending 60 minutes per day total in tummy time (will likely be shorter bursts if rolling but 60 minutes throughout each day is ideal at 3 months+). Also, make sure to limit any container time (bouncers, swings, seats, doc a tots, etc) to 2 hours total and 15 minutes at a time because these can limit movement (the marketers don’t mention that so a lot of parents don’t know!). Feel free to book an online consultation if you have more questions!
@@DrLaurenBaker 😍 I really appreciate your response, Dr. Baker! My son loves tummy time and we rarely use his seat. We are doing your exercises and we'll keep on doing them. Thank you so much!!
Thanks for your support and educative video. I am a physiotherapist in Nigeria. I presently have a 5mnth old baby with Cerebral Palsy secondary to birth asphyxia that I am managing. Baby still has startle reflex, head falls backward most time. He can't roll, he can't sit,eyes is squirting but he is improving in neck control. Baby is also big(7.+) in weight. How do we go about this habilitation journey with the mother. Baby is the first child
Hi Alimi, thank you so much for your comment and for sharing the journey that you are working on with this child and their family. They are so lucky to have you. CP is a really tough diagnosis for a lot of families and kids, the hard part is that each child is going to progress to their own level and each child with CP will have their own timeline. Here are a few resources that might be helpful, although some may not be available in nigeria so if they are not I apologize in advance: - DMI therapy, a type of therapy that can have incredible results for children under 50lbs. dmitherapy.com/other-countries/ - my book tummy time and learning to roll, while it is not meant for individuals with special needs such as kids with a CP diagnosis if you are assisting the family and can ensure the positions and exercises are appropriate it might help: - amzn.to/3u2NKqk (affiliate) - pediatric physical therapy youtube channel: this channel has more specific videos that share diagnoses and other specific information that you might find useful: youtube.com/@pediatricPTexercises?si=vlZqjS4ypIw1rONc I hope some of these resources help. Good luck! Lauren
Hi! Thanks for this. My son is 3.5m he is very strong with his legs so when I try to do the reverse pull up he pushes with his legs, and arch’s his back. Any tips?
Hi Tatiana! This is common, so much so that I might do another Q&A live to answer this question. A baby could go into extension because it's easier than using their core to go into flexion. It could also be that they are globablly activating all their muscles once that task gets too hard. I recommend bringing them up on a boppy or pillow to elevate their head/neck/upper half of their body and start from that position going up/down slowly to build the core muscles in a slightly easier manner. This could then help them build their core without it being so difficult.
Agielukwago3371, you are SO VERY welcome 🙏. I am thrilled this video helps and always always feel welcome to ask follow up questions if you end up having a hard time or something else pops up. Pediatric physical therapists (myself included) are changing the game on being proactive and helping parents feel empowered to help their babies move better and you are absolutely an amazing parent for being proactive and helping your babe! Please let me know if there is anything else I can help with and if you have more in depth questions, an online parent consultation is always available and can be scheduled anytime here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
Hi Jackline! Thank you so much for your comment and patience as usually I try to respond to comments within a week but March has been busier than anticipated. YAY for rolling and gaining head control, at 8 months we definitely want to work on sitting as 9 months is when we would recommend pediatric physical therapy or physiotherapy if a baby is not sitting steadily on their own. I love that your baby is putting weight through their feet when in standing, this is a really great sign that we look for as therapists, that being said, standing is actually EASIER than sitting, because often times babies can lock their joints out so they don't have to work as hard (this is totally normal but one of the reasons likely that sitting is difficult while standing is less so!). This video is a great way to build up strength in the core for sitting (I look for building up to 10 in a row without needing breaks, obviously start where they are at so if it's only 1-2 or 5, add one each time they can tolerate it or take lots of breaks and do 10 over a longer period of time). The other way to help babies sit up is by placing toys on a vertical or incline surface (think suction cup toys on a long window or locked sliding door, a tall wooden cube toy, or a push walker with toys on the front). Helping them sit up straight by supporting under their armpits can help while they play with toys at chest height (especially toys that are attached to something that doesn't move, this is why I love the three listed above). For the most comprehensive info I have, check out the free sitting course located here: www.drlaurenbaker.com/courses it goes through sitting with propped hands (hands on the ground) and sitting without hands (what you're working toward) and also goes through getting into sitting from lying on the ground which is a great milestone to look for at 9 months. I hope this helps, if you have additional questions an online parent consultation can be booked at anytime here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
Hi Lauren, My baby will be 6 months in 1 week but still head lagging. Could you please help? I was trying to make an appointment with you but I am in Australia. Please reply.
Hi J! I can absolutely help. I just got your email and will switch it now :) I’m excited to learn a little bit more about your kiddo. There’s so many things that can influence head and upper trunk strength but also so much that you’re capable of doing as a parent with a little bit of information and a whole lot of ambition! See you on the 24th (for me - not 100% on the time zone change for you!).
Hai. My son is 7 month old . Still head is not control and not getting eye contact properly. But he is fully active.. He can roll over both the side but head is not control. What to do?
Hi mam my baby now 5 month completed age he is rollover both side and he is roll back also I was help to stand or sit he front side neck lagging When I pick him up from the crib, he lifts his head up and sits on my lap suggest me any excercise mam
Hi Happy Lifestyle, this is a great video for helping a babe develop head control and core strength. At 5 months, a baby should be able to complete x10 of these in a row without letting their head drop if you support from their shoulders and at least 1-3 pull to sit when holding their hands on your fingers. If they're not there yet, you can work up to x10 using this exercise. You may also find the learning to sit playlist helpful: ruclips.net/p/PLxYt0JBWx03RLo0bW2r3jWr--nNDXIyHs All of these exercises except for the side sitting exercise would be appropriate for a 5-6 month old. Always use your own discretion though. If you have additional concerns, you may schedule an online parent consultation here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service or reach out to a pediatric physical therapist or pediatric physiotherapist in your area if one is available. Good luck!
Hi Fathima, thank you so much for your comment. I appreciate that you are looking for answers for your nephew and I am happy that the hydrocephalus is no longer impacting the pressure on his brain. Unfortunately, hydrocephalus even if it is less of a concern now, could have impacted the brain (any time there is lack of blood flow brain injury can occur and pressure from fluid can cause lack of blood flow or pressure injuries to the brain tissue itself). That being said, babies with brain injuries or hydrocephalus can surprise us all the time and I try not to look at the big picture regarding scary diagnsoses when looking at development and only work on the next small milestone, and once we get there, the next one, and so on. My hope is that your nephew has a great team of doctors that includes a pediatric physical therapist or physiotherapist to help build strength. As he has a more complex case it would be necessary for someone in person to work with him directly. You may find more helpful content on a different channel (although I am happy to help anyway I can), which you can find here: www.youtube.com/@pediatricPTexercises If you have additional questions, you can schedule a 1:1 online video parent consultation here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service I hope this helps! Lauren
Hi Dr. Lauren! What if baby is giving a ton of resistance one way? He rolls to the left no problem but when I attempt the right, he stiffens his body up? There have been a handful of times that I was able to get him to the right with ease, but the majority of the time he fights it. Even in side lying he looks tense and really uncomfortable.
Hi Cara! Thank you so much for your comment. The answer is a bit complex and can be very specific to your individual child, which can make giving information more difficult but this is what I would look at. In order to roll to the side a baby needs to be able to bring both arms toward the shoulder that is going to be on the ground. Rolling to right side requires the left shoulder to come in a diagonal direction toward the right shoulder. L shoulder mobility could limit this position. If a child can reach in a diagonal toward the R shoulder than you can rule this out. Lying on the R side requires neck strength on the Lto right against gravity as well as lengthening of the L side of the trunk. A child struggling with lying on their R side could have L sided trunk tightness or L sided neck weakness or both. The babe may also just have general rotation tightness which can impact rolling to one side, ie in order to roll to the R a baby needs to be able to rotate their upper half of their body toward the right while the rest of their body stays in the opposite rotation (L rotation). If a baby has trunk tightness in the rotation directions this could impact that motion. Here are the three things I would look at: Upper Trunk / Lower Trunk rotation: ruclips.net/video/yPyVlNUZoEE/видео.html Lower trunk sidebend: ruclips.net/video/DpEa1BzRLoY/видео.html Baby Tornado Exercise: ruclips.net/video/LNWXF5QhXm8/видео.html Learning to Roll Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLxYt0JBWx03SHjgrAXqUkVXDgZ6Ox8lN6 and if you have additional questions or would like more exercises, etc you can book an online consultation here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
Hiiiiii mam my baby girl is 8th month running, still she is not sitting without support and neck also not controll ...what can i do she is for sitting...??
Hi Rajyalakshmi, thank you so much for your comment. At 8 months, we do want to make sure the baby is getting all the planes of motion to strengthen the core not just on the front of the body but also the sides, my free online learning to sit course might be really helpful for you. You can access it here: drlaurenbaker.com/courses Head control is really hard to contextualize via comments, but if the baby is note yet holding their head up when on their belly to 90 degrees (straight up and down), I would recommend reaching out to a pediatric physical therapist in your area for additional assistance
Hi Dr. Baker, truly enjoy your demo! my grandson is 7 month old, do you think pull-to-sit can be a daily exercise to buildup his core? like 5 times/time; 3 times / day? many thanks!
Hi Nan! Yes this exercise can be done multiple times a day to work on core strengthening. Starting at 5 times is a great starting point and then working up to 10-15 at one time to increase the ability of the muscles to contract over time (endurance) is great too. I will also share two other exercises and positions that are great once a kiddo is able to master this and sit on their own.
Nan, here are the other exercises I mentioned Can start once a child has head control (does not require support to hold head up): ruclips.net/video/5VQfuyxwsvc/видео.html Once a child is able to do x10 pull to sits and can sit independently: ruclips.net/video/riyQjiSjNfM/видео.html ruclips.net/video/WRVie6QSb2g/видео.html
@@DrLaurenBaker truly appreciated your great instructions! I have tested my grandson’s potential: he can make 15 pull-to-sit-ups and I decided not to go further this week , but will next week -/- nicely , he is really enjoying this exercises and seems never tired of it -/-
@@DrLaurenBaker reporting back after 3 weeks of 30 pull to sit, Dr. Baker, Carter can pull to sit to standup now, can't believe this can happened for a near-8-month-old boy, but love to see what is next, any thoughts or suggestions, many thanks, Dr. Baker -/-
Hi Fahiqqu! Thank you for the comment. If completing 5-10 1-3x a day, typically babies will show improvement within 3-6 weeks, sometimes sooner. If head control is a concern, tummy time and sidelying play are also great positions. If your little is 0-6 months my newest book tummy time and learning roll, which can be found here: amzn.to/3u2NKqk may be helpful to show all the ways that babies can build strength to learn to roll. Pediatric physiotherapists/physical therapists can also assist if you have any in your area.
Hi! Thank you so much for the comment. Babies between 3-5 months have varying degrees of mastery at this skill. If you notice that your kiddo still have a hard time with it, you can use this as a proactive play activity - completing x5-10 slow up & slow down motions daily or 3-5x a week if that is too much. I love using this activity as a strengthening activity for all babes of that age and see amazing results. I wouldn’t worry about the head control especially if they are able to lift their head in tummy time to 90 degrees and can tolerate tummy time for 10-15 minutes without difficulty. That being said, i do think this would be an awesome addition to your play time with your kiddo! Good luck!
Hi Alecia ❤️ thanks so much for your comment. What milestone is your little closest to? Tummy time/head control, rolling, sitting, crawling, or walking? And do they already have a pediatric physical therapist on their team? If not, I can try to help point you to one if you let me know roughly where you are located. Can also email info@drlaurenbaker.com
Hi! Thank you so much for the comment, yes - you can do this exercise with a kiddo who is older but still working on these activities. If they are able to put weight into their hands, this sit up exercise might be a little more helpful: ruclips.net/video/riyQjiSjNfM/видео.html I would also highly recommend working with a pediatric physical therapist or physiotherapist in your area if you have one available. That will be the most helpful at this stage and be able to fully support you and your kiddo. You may also find this channel has more specific videos with kids that are at a similar level as yours, which might help you find more ideas of things to work on together: youtube.com/@pediatricPTexercises
Hi Olupona ❤️ thank you for the comment. If a child is still struggling with head control at two, the best thing would be for a pediatric physical therapist or physiotherapist to work with your son, to find out what may be the best option to continue to build strength and other options that might be available in your area. That being said, this exercise is one that I have done with children who are two years and older and is still a good option (you may just have to alter where you position yourself since their legs are longer). Other options include prone positioning or lying on their bellies propped on elbows, sitting with hands on the ground or if appropriate working toward hands and knees positions. Is your little able to sit on their own yet or roll over? If I have a little more information I might be able to send you more specific information that might help ❤️
Hi Dr. Hina! Thanks so much for the comment. It is normal for a 3-4 mo old baby to still needs support when completing this exercise. Around 3-5 months a baby's head control will continue to develop and it can be fairly individualized. You can still complete this exercise by giving support behind the head and going up into sitting and back down into lying in a slow manner. At 3.5 months, a baby should be able to hold their head 90 degrees up and begin scanning their environment by rotating their head side to side. If they are doing that and nothing else is popping up, you're in a good spot! For some checklists you can go here: pathways.org/print/milestone-checklist/ which should give you information 0-3 and then here is the 4-6 month information on what to look for: pathways.org/growth-development/4-6-months/overview/
Hi Favour! It is absolutely never too late to start and there is always things we can do to help our babes get stronger. For six month olds with head lag during pull to sit - make sure they are still getting 60 total minutes of tummy time per day or working on rolling from tummy to back and back to tummy in both directions (right and left) if they won’t stay on their bellies. Make sure they can grab both feet when lying on their backs or work on this with them (strengthens their lower abdominal muscles). At six months we want to also work on core strength to get to sitting independently (6-8 months is sweet spot, technically 9 mo is still average but i prefer sitting independently by 8 mo). Once this is easy x10 in a row 2x/day you can move onto the supine to side lying to sit exercise to help babes transition from lying to sitting by themselves + it’s a great core strengthening exercise for crawling prep.
Here is the supine to sidelying to sit exercise: ruclips.net/video/riyQjiSjNfM/видео.html Also don’t forget to check out the learning to playlists for whatever milestone your babe is at: learning to sit, learning to crawl, learning to roll
My child is 1 year 2 months old now. He hasn't been able to seat erect except he bow down and the moment he tried seating up erect,he falls. He also has problem with neck control. I have bought for him toys but he can't play like how other babies do. This is the biggest stress ever! Please I need a help for possible medications. I love my boy so much.😢😢
Hi Julius, this is really hard and I absolutely want you to know that I love that you are trying to find things to help your child. If a child is still struggling with head control and sitting up on their own, it is absolutely imperative that they are being seen regularly by a pediatrician and that if they are not being seen by a pediatric physical therapist or physiotherapist that one becomes a part of your childs team if available in your area. I know that pediatric PTs and physios are not always available in all parts of the world, so if that is the case - here are a few options: Working on exercises in the learning to sit and learning to roll free online courses may require modifications but may be able to give you a few concrete ideas of where to start (again a physical therapist will be your best bet and if you need assistance trying to find one I will try my best to help: drlaurenbaker.com/courses This youtube channel may help you find more information on children who present closer to what your child is experiencing and may be more helpful: m.youtube.com/@pediatricPTexercises This video is still a good exercise to try even though your child is older. You may need to elevate their shoulders above their hips like the boppy modified option but using pillows or a wedge instead. I hope this gives you a place to start ❤️
Hi Babu, this may help explain some things regarding head control in babies and general low tone: ruclips.net/video/pLwuHTd5JkQ/видео.htmlsi=3hPpxXemBAcvLZxn if a baby is 7 months and does not have head control a session with a Pediatric Physical Therapist is recommended, but I do also really like this exercise for parents to support. If you have additional questions, you can schedule an online parent consultation, all consultations are 60 minutes 1:1 via video on a secure platform and can be scheduled here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service I hope this helps! Lauren
Hello Dr. My baby is 5mths 1wk and doesn’t have the hand resistance for a pull to sit. Recently we were informed of hypotonia. Do you have any recommendations for helping with neck control since he has none. We will be getting a neck brace but are not sure if this is the right step for him. Thank you for sharing valuable information with us here.
Hi Sera, thank you for the comment. At 5 months it isnt totally uncommon for a baby to still be working on head control. The best positions for developing head control is tummy time, working on pushing through the elbows and lifting the chest with or without assistance working toward 10-15 minutes at a time, up to 45-60 minutes per day, limiting container use (any device in which a baby is located in something including bouncers, swings, car seats, etc) for less than two hours per day, prioritizing floor time as the best way to strengthen and move their little bodies. This exercise is a great one for also working on head control and its okay to support behind the shoulders and not at the hands (even on babies who can use their hands I prefer to support at the shoulders because its better for the core). Babies with hypotonia may need additional support via a pediatric physical therapist or physiotherapist and I would recommend that in addition to any bracing. It would be atypical in my experience for a pediatrician or orthatist to recommend a neck brace so young, however, if that has been recommended by a physician I would encourage a follow up with an orthotist to ensure that the baby is being provided with one from a licensed medical expert. It is not recommended for babies to wear after market bracing such as can be bought online, especially for infants due to airway and breathing concerns. We do not recommend use of infant pillows either such as plagiocephaly pillows due to similar risk for example. Here is the tummy time playlist if you need additional support working through tummy time: ruclips.net/p/PLxYt0JBWx03SnonvLqKF7xKHvF66wVp3- If you have additional questions you can also schedule an online parent consultation here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
@@DrLaurenBaker I am in awe at the amount of detail in your response. Really means a lot especially since we are not in a country with a lot of people who are professionals in dealing with such. I will follow up with the recommendations. As you probably know, tummy time can be a hassle but with the mirror and some toys, we can do 15 mins or close, uninterrupted. Thank you for confirming our suspicions about the risk with the brace. We feared it to be old practice and not the recommended way for now. We are sticking with tummy time and lots of pull to sit and the like. Again, THANK YOUUU XX
@@seradoxa3537 you are SO WELCOME. This youtube channel is truly my absolute joy and worth all the hours upon hours of work to make decent videos (definitely not claiming to be fancy over here!). And the main reason is your exact experience, I want mamas to have the knowledge they need to be proactive parents safely and with confidence so their babies have the absolute best shot at developing at their highest level. You curious mamas are my favorite, keep advocating and ALWAYS comment if you have questions I will do my best to share my brain or connect you to people who can fill in the spaces I cannot. In person is always best but I cannot sit by and know that the things in my brain could help mamas in the world safely if it just existed and mamas felt comfortable enough to reach out and ask a few questions. So proud of you and thanks so much for being here & subscribing and comments 💕
@@DrLaurenBaker thank you. Curious Mama are indeed one of a kind. As someone from a rather underdeveloped country, access to such information makes the web a very valuable resource. Thank you once again and we will definitely keep following and interacting with your content.
Hello doctor. My daughter is seven month old. She is very active to move her head on both sides as well as she feeds on both sides easily but her head look like slight tilt on one side. Is there any issue. Please help me.
Hi! Thank you for the comment. A tilt is one of the signs of torticollis, which can have multiple causes and it is recommended that you bring it up to your childs pediatrician and have a child evaluated by a physical therapist or physiotherapist. Tilts, can come from tightness on the side of the tilt / weakness on the side opposite of the tilt, and also come from the trunk. This video may help you gather more information on whether there is trunk involvement: ruclips.net/video/DpEa1BzRLoY/видео.html I would recommend an evaluation from a physio or physical therapist if you can to make sure that the tilt/tightness is not related to vision and to make sure the muscles are balanced equally to avoid any functional limitations in the future. It is really good that rotation does not seem to be affected!!
Hi doctor my daughter starting 7 month on this 24 th and she still can’t sit and her head not control she can hold thing with hands but she not exchanging things with hands so what should I do ? Any suggestions
Hi Najath, Thank you for the comment. Babies tend to sit with support from 4-6 months and then independently from 6-9 months. If a baby is not sitting independently by 9 months, it is the recommendation to see a Pediatric Physical Therapist/Physio. If head control is still a concern at 7 months, since it's so tough to determine if it's a little bit of weakness or a very large concern from a comment I am going to share a few things to look for. Babies by 7 months need to have the following to be able to sit by themselves: - first we want to make sure they can prop themselves on their tummies pushing through both elbows and lift their heads 90 degrees and look over both shoulders - if this is not occurring yet a Pediatric PT would be ideal to help figure out what is blocking the babe. If the baby can hold objects in their hand but is not passing them, it could be due to shoulder strength, which is developed as they push through their elbows into the ground to lift their chest and head. Babies need to be able to hold their bodies up in tummy time for 10-15 minutes in a row to show they have the endurance needed for next steps The next item I would look at is, are they rolling in all four directions (belly to back and back to belly over both right and left arms in both directions). Rolling is typically mastered in all four directions by 6 months. If a baby is lagging in rolling or only rolling in x/4 but not 4/4 directions then My book 📚 Tummy Time & Learning to Roll - amzn.to/3u2NKqk (affiliate) would be the best, most comprehensive resource and I would recommend starting there (please let me know if you are in a country that does not have access to amazon and send me your email so I can send you a different resource, but the book is by far the best option). If she has mastered rolling and lifting head on her tummy, then the learning to sit free online course would be the best option next to learn some strategies to move onto sitting: drlaurenbaker.com/courses If you have more questions a sixty minute video/online parent consultation can be booked here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service I hope this was helpful! Lauren
Hi Jenny, Torticollis is a full body postural condition that can be a little tricky. My number one advice would be to reach out to a local physical therapist or physiotherapist to have an evaluation. If that is not available in your area, you can book a parent consultation with me here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service Some big tips for torticollis is going to be focusing on tummy time and looking to the non-preferred side: using a mirror, black/white cards, toys. I will often use the mouth as a motivator to turn to the non-preferred side. Kiddos with torticollis benefit from 60 total minutes in tummy time per day working up to 10-15 minutes at a time as tolerated. Using an incline to bring shoulders above hips can help increase tolerance and making sure the elbows are slightly in front of the shoulders can help as well. I love backbends on the stability ball to increase the flexibility of t he front of the neck, which can often be tight in babes with torticollis too: ruclips.net/video/5Rnv4JbTdu8/видео.html Playing in sidelying and working on rolling in both directions will also help decrease any postural preferences. I love the baby tornado for kiddos of this age: ruclips.net/video/LNWXF5QhXm8/видео.html Torticollis is a pretty tricky diagnosis though, so I would highly recommend working with a PT if able. Please let me know if you have more questions.
Hi Sushila, thank you so much for your comment. I have to share that I absolutely adore your country and it is one of my most favorite places on earth. I havent been since 2016 but loved my few weeks there in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Nagarkot and hope to go back. At six months we would expect children to have developed head control, that being said there could be a lot of ways to assist in that development. If there is a pediatric physical therapist in your area, I would recommend trying to reach out and schedule with them - as well as making sure the local pediatrician has seen your daughter to make sure nothing else is going on. I do not believe my book is available in nepal, so please go through my online course tummy time and learning to roll to make sure that she has access to back play, tummy time, and sidelying play all of which will support head control development. drlaurenbaker.com/courses This exercise can also help and I would recommend doing it daily, starting modified on a boppy or pillow or any other elevated soft structure and building up to x10 in a row with chin tucked and then moving to the floor and building up to x10 in a row with chin tucked. Its okay to give support at the neck. There are so many nuances for children as they develop that finding someone in nepal to help you navigate this will be the best option. Please email info@drlaurenbaker.com if you need help trying to find someone.
Hi Amma! Thank you so much for your comment, it took me a little while to get back to you because there is so many considerations for head control. I recorded a video for you that you can look at here (8 months would be the same recommendations and considerations as 7 months): ruclips.net/video/pLwuHTd5JkQ/видео.html Please let me know if you have any other questions, you can also book an online parent consultation here at any time: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
I think the question is whether you can do this exercise on a 3 month old, if so - yes, a 3 month old who can lift their head off the ground while on their belly would be appropriate for this exercise with support at the back of the head as needed. If the question is can you do this exercise for 3 months, the answer is also yes - as babies get strong you can move your support from the head down to the shoulders and go slower which makes it harder but also better for older babies. If I didnt answer the question please let me know!
@@DrLaurenBaker he is premature baby 34 weeks he born.... July3 now he is 5 month running.. but he can't hold his neck and head straight.. that's why I asked u... But he is very active....he speedy turn like clock with within 5 min and some time he roll over...
@@Ibrahimiqqu From that added information, I believe his adjusted age would be 3 Months and 28 Days, which is what you would want to go by from development standpoint until 2 years old. If July 3 was birth date and he was 6 weeks premature, the adjusted age would be almost 4 months, which a baby can still be developing head control during. If you are not able to purchase the book based on your location, take my free tummy time and learning to roll course to make sure that you are doing all four play positions (back play, sidelying play, and tummy play), head control can come from this direction (pull to sit) but also in sidelying and tummy. Recommended to have a baby spend up to 60 min per day on their belly (but the other directions are equally important so I have parents shoot for 30-45 min if 60 starts making it hard to get the other directions in). Here is the free course: www.drlaurenbaker.com/courses If you notice that your little is not rolling belly to back and back to belly by themselves by 6 months adjusted age (if July 3rd was date of birth, that would be in two months) pediatric PT would be recommended, a lot of littles who are premature do need some extra assistance with learning how to move their bodies. I hope this helps.
If head control is not developed by six months pediatric physical therapy and working directly with a pediatrician is essential. That will be the best course of action for long term success and health.
That being said, this exercise will help with head control and working on rolling, sidelying play, and tummy time are also great options. Make sure to go through the free online course that fits best for your little (if head control is a concern and they are not rolling independently yet I would start with tummy time and learning to roll even though they are 9 months): drlaurenbaker.com/courses
Hi Doc! My baby is 3 months 6 days. He is able to hold is neck while tummy time but complete head lag when held upright or pull to sit. All other 3 months milestones achieved.. Please guide us as to what can be done.
Hi! Thank you so much for the comment. If the baby is holding their head up and pushing through elbows in tummy time, that is a great sign. Head control can take up to 3-5 months to fully develop. If you ever have concerns the best thing to do is to bring them up with your childs pediatrician to gain their perspective and reach out to a local pediatric PT at any time concerns arise because they can help the most with allowing you to understand where your baby is at specifically. For a baby with no other concerns, i always have my families work on increasing tummy time to 30-60 min per day, focusing on floor time most of the day with time spent in containers totaling less than two hours and ideally no more than 15 min at one time, and time spent in back play, supported sitting, and sidelying play (where babies are playing on each side for 2-5 min at a time). Pull to sit with support at the shoulders slow and likely modified with their head and shoulders and midback on a boppy or pillow can be appropriate at this age too. Hope this is helpful!
Hi Happy Lifestyle! Thank you for the comment, babies typically sit unsupported from 6-9 months, I usually recommend parents keep an eye on sitting and if a baby isn't holding themselves up with their hands or showing that they're almost to sitting by 8 months, to reach out to a pediatric physical therapist or pediatric physiotherapist, as 9+ months has a lot of milestones that require core strength. For crawling, babies ideally crawl from 9-11 months on hands and knees. If a baby is premature, these months are for their adjusted age not chronological age. Every babe is a little bit different, so I encourage parents with any questions to reach out. You can always schedule an online consult here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
Hi Melgo09, Personally, I would wait until 3 months to start this exercise and instead focus on tummy time and sidelying play for babes 0-3 months. While you could do this exercise before 3 months with support at the head, it is not expected that a child would have head control in this position until at least 3 months adjusted age (if premie) or 3 months chronological age if not. This video will help with ways to do tummy time: ruclips.net/video/harmEY1bIS8/видео.html
@@melgo09 at 2.5 mo that is totally normal :) - in this range I’m looking at can they tolerate tummy time for 10-15 min at a time, can they start pushing into straight elbows and can they reach or bat a toy when on elbows. from 4-6 months focus on rolling and then once rolling is mastered supported to independent sitting 6-9 months.
Hi, my baby is 3.5 months old. When I hold her in my arms, she is able to hold her head without problems. BUT when I try to sit her, her head tend to tilt forward . When I do this exercice, her head follow the mouvement tho. Is that normal, should I be concern?
Hi Julie! Typically, I would not expect a baby to have head control in propped sitting (hands on the floor) until 4 months with most head control and trunk control developing from 4-6 months. Babies are expected to sit independently from 6-9 months but I personally am more comfortable with the 6-7.5 month range for sitting independently. That all being said, your babe has some time to keep building those skills. I love that youre proactive though! The best position to work on head control is tummy time, so if head control is a concern make sure that your babe is able to tolerate 5-10 min of tummy time, bring their head 45-90 degrees off the floor and is pushing through their elbows. If theres any limitations in rotation side to side, an ear to shoulder tilt, or difficulty lifting head or pushing through elbows in tummy time it may be indicated to see a pediatric PT. If all of those are good and the only concern is head control in sitting, she still has time to master that area and I always tell my families to focus on tummy time 30-60 min per day, sidelying and back play with limiting container use to no more than two hours per day (floor time is best for development!) and ideally no longer than 15 min at a time. From 4-7 months, usually I focus most on rolling because if rolling happens usually sitting follows due to head control strength and core strength built into rolling and I find its a better bang for my buck intention since babies love being upright and kind of tell you they want that naturally. Hopefully this helps!
@@DrLaurenBaker thank you so much. Yes it help a lot. My baby do a lot of tummy time because she love being on her tummy. Her head control is very great on tummy. She also starting rolling by herself. Thank you so much for the advice I appreciate your time😇
@@julielalonde408 with those skills coming, you will likely see continued development. If a babe is still struggling with supported propped sitting (either with a boppy pillow surrounding them or with your help or with their hands on the floor) by 5-6 months then definitely reach out to a pediatric physical therapist in your area or schedule an online parent consultation so we can screen and talk about any gaps in movement that may be influencing sitting. The consult can be scheduled anytime here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
@@julielalonde408 here are a few more ideas. This exercise going slowly working up to x10 1-3x a day is probably the best exercise besides making sure your baby is playing in tummy time, playing lying on each side (side lying play) and playing on their back (all directions are needed for full head control, arm strength, and core strength!). Once a baby is 4-5 months, then parents can switch to focusing on rolling and sitting more in depth: here is the learning to roll playlist - ruclips.net/p/PLxYt0JBWx03SHjgrAXqUkVXDgZ6Ox8lN6
@@julielalonde408 at about 4.5-6 months if rolling is going well (back to belly AND belly to back over both arms both ways so four directions total) but sitting is a struggle then I usually recommend switching focus to sitting and the sitting playlist is here: ruclips.net/p/PLxYt0JBWx03RLo0bW2r3jWr--nNDXIyHs Definitely bookmark these, subscribe or save them on youtube so theyre easier to find! And if you have more questions definitely comment or those parent consults are more in depth if you have lots of questions :) good luck mama! You’re such a rockstar for being proactive for your sweet babe!
Hi! When babies are less than three months they need assistance with moving their head and necks. If you notice he is always keeping it rotated in one direction it could be showing there is a preference there (often due to tightness). Often if parents reposition the babies head to the nonpreferred side, the muscles can stretch and no longer be a concern but if the baby does not tolerate the head being turned in the opposite direction then there could be more body tension and tightness and a pediatric physical therapist can help evaluate that. My book 📚 Tummy Time & Learning to Roll - amzn.to/3u2NKqk (affiliate) shows newborn play positions and activities that parents can do to help their babies develop equally from newborn to six months (tummy time through rolling). It goes over sidelying play, tummy time and back play all which are needed for well rounded development. Please email info@drlaurenbaker.com if you are in a country where the book is not available ❤️
Hi Maxmilah, at 3 months old, babies are still developing head control. Some babies have full head control by 3 months, but some babies need a little bit longer of 4-5 months. For head control, tummy time is the best position for them to develop strength. I always recommend parents try to shoot for 45-60 minutes of tummy time per day, but also incorporate back and side play as well. If you'd like ideas on tummy time please see the tummy time playlist here: ruclips.net/p/PLxYt0JBWx03SnonvLqKF7xKHvF66wVp3- if you have more questions you can schedule an online consultation at any time here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
@@maxmilahsigilay5676 this is such a good question! Any activity where a baby is reaching for a toy on their back or their side is considered “play” - there are also sock rattles or ring toys that you can place on a childs feet to get them to grab their feet which is another great back play exercise.
Haii mam . I have one doubt.. my baby he loves towels .. he touch tha towel and play but he not playing with toys ... Why???? Pls tel me some solution...
If I kept towels means suddenly he grab and play. But if I kept toys means he ignored ..?? I don't no why... But wen I switched off the fan means suddenly he saw .. and he mostly loves fan ..i put and on and off the fan he suddenly noticed..
Hi! Thanks for the comment, towels have a lot of texture which might be why your baby is drawn to them because the sensory information that it provides is highly engaging. Towels are also a lot easier to grab for babies who are learning to hold objects. This is perfectly normal depending on the childs age. If the child is less than six months, toys that have easy grip options may be helpful to help them engage. I love the o ball for example because it is easy for babies to hold and bring their hands together in the center of their body (midline): kit.co/drlaurenbaker/learning-to-roll/bright-starts-oball or small rattles kit.co/drlaurenbaker/learning-to-roll/fisher-price-rattle or crinkle toys kit.co/drlaurenbaker/learning-to-roll/mary-meyer-taggies-c If these links do not work (not sure their international capabilities and I try not to assume everyone is in the US!), hopefully you can at least see the pictures and try to find something similar. If baby is over six months, it would be a good idea to bring the concern up with their pediatrician as sometimes children can have difficulty with sensory input (either drawn to it, need more of it, or avoid it) and the movement of the fan and towel texture are both different kind of sensory stimuli. Sensory stimuli is good for all of us so depending on specifics it can be totally normal but I always like to bring up the whole picture for families! I hope this helps!
Hi, I had to put your comment through google translate so I am not sure that I fully understand the question. From what I understand, you have a 14 month old daughter who is not sitting or holding her head up, so that is how I am going to respond based on. Any child that is not sitting independently by 9 months or is still has not developed head control after 6 months, a pediatric physical therapist or pediatric physiotherapist in person is going to be the absolute best thing that you can do. Depending on what country you are in, I know not every country has access to physiotherapists/physical therapists, which makes that suggestion really tough. This video is great for head control, but if a child has an underlying condition (which should be ruled out via working with a physician, if head control or gross motor delays at 14 months are present), they may need more support, which is why in person therapy is likely indicated. I do have a few free courses which can be located here, which organizes my information and may be helpful: drlaurenbaker.com/courses but truthfully, a medical team is likely the best option for ongoing care for your child.
Hi Afzalfa, thank you so much for the comment. It is so hard as a parent to see a child struggle with development and I think it is amazing that you are looking for additional ways to help them. At five years old, still struggling with head control is tough. If the child is not currently under the care of a Pediatrician or Doctor, it is absolutely important that they see one as soon as possible. If they child does not have a pediatric physical therapist or pediatric physiotherapist on their team to provide ongoing care I would highly recommend that as well. If both of those things are already taken care of, then trying out different play positions and exercises with your child can be a fun way to continue to help them develop and also connect with them because movement can bring so much joy especially to a child who is struggling to do things on their own. If the child has a diagnosis of any kind, it is important to share the exercises you try with their healthcare professionals because there may be things that are not appropriate for every child. That all being said; this channel might have more helpful content for your family if there are things you cannot find here: youtube.com/@pediatricPTexercises?si=jY5GD6YnDwK4ZU4l I also love DMI therapy for children who have not yet developed full head control if they are less than 50lbs. You can find international practitioners here: dmitherapy.com/ Sending so much hope & strength to your family as you help your child develop. Please let me know if you have any questions
Hi Carina! Thanks for the comment -- it's been a while but likely this little was about 5 months old when the video was taken. This exercise is appropriate for any baby 3 months+ -- once babies are around 7-8 months and can do this exercise x10 in a row from the floor, usually I transition to the harder version, back to side to sit "sit ups," on a stability ball, linked here: ruclips.net/video/riyQjiSjNfM/видео.htmlsi=OXf-QlPcbfjZ2a21 Hope this is helpful and answers your question!
Hi Pulkit Fights SMA, I want to start this comment off recognizing the heartbreak that occurs when a child is diagnosed with SMA. I want you to know that you have my deepest care and compassion in the journey you, your family, and your child are on. SMA Type 2 is a really, really tough diagnosis. Truthfully, there are many medical considerations for a child in this journey, so my deepest hope is that you have access to a medical center/hopsital in which your child is being cared for by a team of medical physicians/doctors, including a pediatric physical therapist and physiotherapist. There are medications that are currently assisting children with Type 2 SMA, which you can find more about here: www.curesma.org/find-a-treatment-center/ -- as I understand that not everyone is in the United States (which is where a lot of these treatments are available) I want to encourage you to find a local organization or hospital to work closely with to make sure your child is able to access anything that is available in your area. This website has a lot of information on SMA if you need access to more information on the condition: www.curesma.org/ As far as movement goes, an in person Pediatric Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist is going to be your best option. If one is not available in your area, you can schedule an online parent consultation here at any time: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service Cure SMA also has a youtube channel that has a lot of information on it as well: www.youtube.com/@CureSMA This playlist may be helpful in SMA specific information from a PT viewpoint: ruclips.net/p/PLQVcp9RApBmz9k1O_Qavt1VdxukdokWuY&si=yx051ZqD3q_axw68 The most important thing, is to continue to work on strategic play activities with your child, but the most difficult part is that you will have to likely modify these activities heavily and your child will have specific considerations that makes learning online difficult. Having someone in person, if at all possible, is again the most important option. If you need help finding someone, please let me know the area of the world you are in so I can try my best to support you on this journey. So much love, Lauren
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Hi Dr. Baker! Our 5 month old son is still have a wiggly head. We will try your exercise video to improve his neck control. Thank you for the video!❤️
Our son is having a trouble when tucking his neck when doing pull to sit test
His arms is also not pulling
Hi Nel! This video is great and it’s okay to support behind the shoulders for a while while building that head and core control. I often have babies who are in the “support behind the shoulders” for a month or so. The other thing to consider is making sure your babe is spending 60 minutes per day total in tummy time (will likely be shorter bursts if rolling but 60 minutes throughout each day is ideal at 3 months+). Also, make sure to limit any container time (bouncers, swings, seats, doc a tots, etc) to 2 hours total and 15 minutes at a time because these can limit movement (the marketers don’t mention that so a lot of parents don’t know!). Feel free to book an online consultation if you have more questions!
@@DrLaurenBaker 😍 I really appreciate your response, Dr. Baker! My son loves tummy time and we rarely use his seat. We are doing your exercises and we'll keep on doing them.
Thank you so much!!
Thank you for letting us see how it's supposed to look pulling up thank you for sharing
Hi Kimiah! thank you so much for your comment! I appreciate it :)
Thanks for your support and educative video. I am a physiotherapist in Nigeria. I presently have a 5mnth old baby with Cerebral Palsy secondary to birth asphyxia that I am managing. Baby still has startle reflex, head falls backward most time. He can't roll, he can't sit,eyes is squirting but he is improving in neck control. Baby is also big(7.+) in weight. How do we go about this habilitation journey with the mother. Baby is the first child
Hi Alimi, thank you so much for your comment and for sharing the journey that you are working on with this child and their family. They are so lucky to have you. CP is a really tough diagnosis for a lot of families and kids, the hard part is that each child is going to progress to their own level and each child with CP will have their own timeline.
Here are a few resources that might be helpful, although some may not be available in nigeria so if they are not I apologize in advance:
- DMI therapy, a type of therapy that can have incredible results for children under 50lbs. dmitherapy.com/other-countries/
- my book tummy time and learning to roll, while it is not meant for individuals with special needs such as kids with a CP diagnosis if you are assisting the family and can ensure the positions and exercises are appropriate it might help: - amzn.to/3u2NKqk (affiliate)
- pediatric physical therapy youtube channel: this channel has more specific videos that share diagnoses and other specific information that you might find useful: youtube.com/@pediatricPTexercises?si=vlZqjS4ypIw1rONc
I hope some of these resources help. Good luck! Lauren
Hi! Thanks for this. My son is 3.5m he is very strong with his legs so when I try to do the reverse pull up he pushes with his legs, and arch’s his back. Any tips?
Hi Tatiana! This is common, so much so that I might do another Q&A live to answer this question. A baby could go into extension because it's easier than using their core to go into flexion. It could also be that they are globablly activating all their muscles once that task gets too hard. I recommend bringing them up on a boppy or pillow to elevate their head/neck/upper half of their body and start from that position going up/down slowly to build the core muscles in a slightly easier manner. This could then help them build their core without it being so difficult.
I have got what to with my baby girl God bless you
Agielukwago3371, you are SO VERY welcome 🙏. I am thrilled this video helps and always always feel welcome to ask follow up questions if you end up having a hard time or something else pops up. Pediatric physical therapists (myself included) are changing the game on being proactive and helping parents feel empowered to help their babies move better and you are absolutely an amazing parent for being proactive and helping your babe! Please let me know if there is anything else I can help with and if you have more in depth questions, an online parent consultation is always available and can be scheduled anytime here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
Thanks madam am gonna try it out
The editing on this video is so good!!
Thank you!!! I am working at it but editing is such a beast of a skill to develop. I’m glad all that hard work is coming across!
Hello my girl is 8 months and it's when she started holding up her head and rolling over she hates sitting she falls but can stand firmly
Hi Jackline! Thank you so much for your comment and patience as usually I try to respond to comments within a week but March has been busier than anticipated.
YAY for rolling and gaining head control, at 8 months we definitely want to work on sitting as 9 months is when we would recommend pediatric physical therapy or physiotherapy if a baby is not sitting steadily on their own.
I love that your baby is putting weight through their feet when in standing, this is a really great sign that we look for as therapists, that being said, standing is actually EASIER than sitting, because often times babies can lock their joints out so they don't have to work as hard (this is totally normal but one of the reasons likely that sitting is difficult while standing is less so!).
This video is a great way to build up strength in the core for sitting (I look for building up to 10 in a row without needing breaks, obviously start where they are at so if it's only 1-2 or 5, add one each time they can tolerate it or take lots of breaks and do 10 over a longer period of time).
The other way to help babies sit up is by placing toys on a vertical or incline surface (think suction cup toys on a long window or locked sliding door, a tall wooden cube toy, or a push walker with toys on the front). Helping them sit up straight by supporting under their armpits can help while they play with toys at chest height (especially toys that are attached to something that doesn't move, this is why I love the three listed above).
For the most comprehensive info I have, check out the free sitting course located here: www.drlaurenbaker.com/courses it goes through sitting with propped hands (hands on the ground) and sitting without hands (what you're working toward) and also goes through getting into sitting from lying on the ground which is a great milestone to look for at 9 months.
I hope this helps, if you have additional questions an online parent consultation can be booked at anytime here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
Hi Lauren, My baby will be 6 months in 1 week but still head lagging. Could you please help? I was trying to make an appointment with you but I am in Australia. Please reply.
Hi J! I can absolutely help. I just got your email and will switch it now :) I’m excited to learn a little bit more about your kiddo. There’s so many things that can influence head and upper trunk strength but also so much that you’re capable of doing as a parent with a little bit of information and a whole lot of ambition! See you on the 24th (for me - not 100% on the time zone change for you!).
Hey there, any updates on this? How is your bab 😊
Hai. My son is 7 month old . Still head is not control and not getting eye contact properly. But he is fully active.. He can roll over both the side but head is not control. What to do?
Hi. Can I ask how is your son now?
Now how is you son head control
Need to get proper assessment by a neurologist or neurophysio.... Check dix-hallpike' test
occupational therapist to be contacted immediately
How is your baby now
Hi mam my baby now 5 month completed age he is rollover both side and he is roll back also I was help to stand or sit he front side neck lagging When I pick him up from the crib, he lifts his head up and sits on my lap suggest me any excercise mam
Hi Happy Lifestyle, this is a great video for helping a babe develop head control and core strength. At 5 months, a baby should be able to complete x10 of these in a row without letting their head drop if you support from their shoulders and at least 1-3 pull to sit when holding their hands on your fingers. If they're not there yet, you can work up to x10 using this exercise. You may also find the learning to sit playlist helpful: ruclips.net/p/PLxYt0JBWx03RLo0bW2r3jWr--nNDXIyHs
All of these exercises except for the side sitting exercise would be appropriate for a 5-6 month old. Always use your own discretion though. If you have additional concerns, you may schedule an online parent consultation here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service or reach out to a pediatric physical therapist or pediatric physiotherapist in your area if one is available. Good luck!
My nephew is 1year old , premature born(7 month) with hydrocephalus.He can't still hold neck even the hydrocephalus is almost cure
Hi Fathima, thank you so much for your comment. I appreciate that you are looking for answers for your nephew and I am happy that the hydrocephalus is no longer impacting the pressure on his brain. Unfortunately, hydrocephalus even if it is less of a concern now, could have impacted the brain (any time there is lack of blood flow brain injury can occur and pressure from fluid can cause lack of blood flow or pressure injuries to the brain tissue itself). That being said, babies with brain injuries or hydrocephalus can surprise us all the time and I try not to look at the big picture regarding scary diagnsoses when looking at development and only work on the next small milestone, and once we get there, the next one, and so on. My hope is that your nephew has a great team of doctors that includes a pediatric physical therapist or physiotherapist to help build strength. As he has a more complex case it would be necessary for someone in person to work with him directly. You may find more helpful content on a different channel (although I am happy to help anyway I can), which you can find here: www.youtube.com/@pediatricPTexercises
If you have additional questions, you can schedule a 1:1 online video parent consultation here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
I hope this helps! Lauren
Hi Dr. Lauren! What if baby is giving a ton of resistance one way? He rolls to the left no problem but when I attempt the right, he stiffens his body up? There have been a handful of times that I was able to get him to the right with ease, but the majority of the time he fights it. Even in side lying he looks tense and really uncomfortable.
Hi Cara! Thank you so much for your comment. The answer is a bit complex and can be very specific to your individual child, which can make giving information more difficult but this is what I would look at.
In order to roll to the side a baby needs to be able to bring both arms toward the shoulder that is going to be on the ground. Rolling to right side requires the left shoulder to come in a diagonal direction toward the right shoulder. L shoulder mobility could limit this position. If a child can reach in a diagonal toward the R shoulder than you can rule this out.
Lying on the R side requires neck strength on the Lto right against gravity as well as lengthening of the L side of the trunk. A child struggling with lying on their R side could have L sided trunk tightness or L sided neck weakness or both.
The babe may also just have general rotation tightness which can impact rolling to one side, ie in order to roll to the R a baby needs to be able to rotate their upper half of their body toward the right while the rest of their body stays in the opposite rotation (L rotation). If a baby has trunk tightness in the rotation directions this could impact that motion.
Here are the three things I would look at:
Upper Trunk / Lower Trunk rotation: ruclips.net/video/yPyVlNUZoEE/видео.html
Lower trunk sidebend: ruclips.net/video/DpEa1BzRLoY/видео.html
Baby Tornado Exercise: ruclips.net/video/LNWXF5QhXm8/видео.html
Learning to Roll Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLxYt0JBWx03SHjgrAXqUkVXDgZ6Ox8lN6
and if you have additional questions or would like more exercises, etc you can book an online consultation here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
Hiiiiii mam my baby girl is 8th month running, still she is not sitting without support and neck also not controll ...what can i do she is for sitting...??
Hi Rajyalakshmi, thank you so much for your comment. At 8 months, we do want to make sure the baby is getting all the planes of motion to strengthen the core not just on the front of the body but also the sides, my free online learning to sit course might be really helpful for you. You can access it here: drlaurenbaker.com/courses
Head control is really hard to contextualize via comments, but if the baby is note yet holding their head up when on their belly to 90 degrees (straight up and down), I would recommend reaching out to a pediatric physical therapist in your area for additional assistance
When did neck control came
Hi Dr. Baker, truly enjoy your demo! my grandson is 7 month old, do you think pull-to-sit can be a daily exercise to buildup his core? like 5 times/time; 3 times / day? many thanks!
Hi Nan! Yes this exercise can be done multiple times a day to work on core strengthening. Starting at 5 times is a great starting point and then working up to 10-15 at one time to increase the ability of the muscles to contract over time (endurance) is great too. I will also share two other exercises and positions that are great once a kiddo is able to master this and sit on their own.
Nan, here are the other exercises I mentioned
Can start once a child has head control (does not require support to hold head up): ruclips.net/video/5VQfuyxwsvc/видео.html
Once a child is able to do x10 pull to sits and can sit independently:
ruclips.net/video/riyQjiSjNfM/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/WRVie6QSb2g/видео.html
@@DrLaurenBaker truly appreciated your great instructions! I have tested my grandson’s potential: he can make 15 pull-to-sit-ups and I decided not to go further this week , but will next week -/- nicely , he is really enjoying this exercises and seems never tired of it -/-
@@DrLaurenBaker wonderful , starting the video… truly appreciated, Lauren!
@@DrLaurenBaker reporting back after 3 weeks of 30 pull to sit, Dr. Baker, Carter can pull to sit to standup now, can't believe this can happened for a near-8-month-old boy, but love to see what is next, any thoughts or suggestions, many thanks, Dr. Baker -/-
How much does time to take sit to pull exercise.. for neck and head straight pls tel me
Continue do this 3 month ah mam??
Hi Fahiqqu! Thank you for the comment. If completing 5-10 1-3x a day, typically babies will show improvement within 3-6 weeks, sometimes sooner. If head control is a concern, tummy time and sidelying play are also great positions. If your little is 0-6 months my newest book tummy time and learning roll, which can be found here: amzn.to/3u2NKqk may be helpful to show all the ways that babies can build strength to learn to roll. Pediatric physiotherapists/physical therapists can also assist if you have any in your area.
My Son just turned 4 months few days ago, is it still normal that he can’t do this yet? I mean he still has headlag when pull to sit only
Hi! Thank you so much for the comment. Babies between 3-5 months have varying degrees of mastery at this skill. If you notice that your kiddo still have a hard time with it, you can use this as a proactive play activity - completing x5-10 slow up & slow down motions daily or 3-5x a week if that is too much. I love using this activity as a strengthening activity for all babes of that age and see amazing results. I wouldn’t worry about the head control especially if they are able to lift their head in tummy time to 90 degrees and can tolerate tummy time for 10-15 minutes without difficulty. That being said, i do think this would be an awesome addition to your play time with your kiddo! Good luck!
I need your help my 18 months old baby as GDD need some exercise for him please
Hi Alecia ❤️ thanks so much for your comment. What milestone is your little closest to? Tummy time/head control, rolling, sitting, crawling, or walking?
And do they already have a pediatric physical therapist on their team? If not, I can try to help point you to one if you let me know roughly where you are located. Can also email info@drlaurenbaker.com
Hello..my child is 2yrs and yet to gain neck control..can i do this for him
Hi! Thank you so much for the comment, yes - you can do this exercise with a kiddo who is older but still working on these activities. If they are able to put weight into their hands, this sit up exercise might be a little more helpful: ruclips.net/video/riyQjiSjNfM/видео.html
I would also highly recommend working with a pediatric physical therapist or physiotherapist in your area if you have one available. That will be the most helpful at this stage and be able to fully support you and your kiddo.
You may also find this channel has more specific videos with kids that are at a similar level as yours, which might help you find more ideas of things to work on together: youtube.com/@pediatricPTexercises
My son is almost 2 years with poor neck control
Hi Olupona ❤️ thank you for the comment. If a child is still struggling with head control at two, the best thing would be for a pediatric physical therapist or physiotherapist to work with your son, to find out what may be the best option to continue to build strength and other options that might be available in your area.
That being said, this exercise is one that I have done with children who are two years and older and is still a good option (you may just have to alter where you position yourself since their legs are longer).
Other options include prone positioning or lying on their bellies propped on elbows, sitting with hands on the ground or if appropriate working toward hands and knees positions.
Is your little able to sit on their own yet or roll over? If I have a little more information I might be able to send you more specific information that might help ❤️
My baby is 3.5 month old ..no head control when pull to sit..but lift her head during tummy time..is there anything to worry
Hi Dr. Hina! Thanks so much for the comment. It is normal for a 3-4 mo old baby to still needs support when completing this exercise. Around 3-5 months a baby's head control will continue to develop and it can be fairly individualized. You can still complete this exercise by giving support behind the head and going up into sitting and back down into lying in a slow manner. At 3.5 months, a baby should be able to hold their head 90 degrees up and begin scanning their environment by rotating their head side to side. If they are doing that and nothing else is popping up, you're in a good spot! For some checklists you can go here: pathways.org/print/milestone-checklist/ which should give you information 0-3 and then here is the 4-6 month information on what to look for: pathways.org/growth-development/4-6-months/overview/
Hi Hina..... When your baby start controling her head plz reply.
Hi Lauren my baby is six months old with head lag hope this is not so late to start
Hi Favour! It is absolutely never too late to start and there is always things we can do to help our babes get stronger. For six month olds with head lag during pull to sit - make sure they are still getting 60 total minutes of tummy time per day or working on rolling from tummy to back and back to tummy in both directions (right and left) if they won’t stay on their bellies. Make sure they can grab both feet when lying on their backs or work on this with them (strengthens their lower abdominal muscles). At six months we want to also work on core strength to get to sitting independently (6-8 months is sweet spot, technically 9 mo is still average but i prefer sitting independently by 8 mo).
Once this is easy x10 in a row 2x/day you can move onto the supine to side lying to sit exercise to help babes transition from lying to sitting by themselves + it’s a great core strengthening exercise for crawling prep.
Here is the supine to sidelying to sit exercise: ruclips.net/video/riyQjiSjNfM/видео.html
Also don’t forget to check out the learning to playlists for whatever milestone your babe is at: learning to sit, learning to crawl, learning to roll
My child is 1 year 2 months old now. He hasn't been able to seat erect except he bow down and the moment he tried seating up erect,he falls.
He also has problem with neck control.
I have bought for him toys but he can't play like how other babies do.
This is the biggest stress ever!
Please I need a help for possible medications. I love my boy so much.😢😢
Hi Julius, this is really hard and I absolutely want you to know that I love that you are trying to find things to help your child.
If a child is still struggling with head control and sitting up on their own, it is absolutely imperative that they are being seen regularly by a pediatrician and that if they are not being seen by a pediatric physical therapist or physiotherapist that one becomes a part of your childs team if available in your area.
I know that pediatric PTs and physios are not always available in all parts of the world, so if that is the case - here are a few options:
Working on exercises in the learning to sit and learning to roll free online courses may require modifications but may be able to give you a few concrete ideas of where to start (again a physical therapist will be your best bet and if you need assistance trying to find one I will try my best to help: drlaurenbaker.com/courses
This youtube channel may help you find more information on children who present closer to what your child is experiencing and may be more helpful: m.youtube.com/@pediatricPTexercises
This video is still a good exercise to try even though your child is older. You may need to elevate their shoulders above their hips like the boppy modified option but using pillows or a wedge instead.
I hope this gives you a place to start ❤️
Mam, my baby in 7month she is fully floppy. What can i do??
Hi Babu, this may help explain some things regarding head control in babies and general low tone: ruclips.net/video/pLwuHTd5JkQ/видео.htmlsi=3hPpxXemBAcvLZxn if a baby is 7 months and does not have head control a session with a Pediatric Physical Therapist is recommended, but I do also really like this exercise for parents to support.
If you have additional questions, you can schedule an online parent consultation, all consultations are 60 minutes 1:1 via video on a secure platform and can be scheduled here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
I hope this helps! Lauren
Hello Dr. My baby is 5mths 1wk and doesn’t have the hand resistance for a pull to sit. Recently we were informed of hypotonia. Do you have any recommendations for helping with neck control since he has none.
We will be getting a neck brace but are not sure if this is the right step for him.
Thank you for sharing valuable information with us here.
Hi Sera, thank you for the comment. At 5 months it isnt totally uncommon for a baby to still be working on head control. The best positions for developing head control is tummy time, working on pushing through the elbows and lifting the chest with or without assistance working toward 10-15 minutes at a time, up to 45-60 minutes per day, limiting container use (any device in which a baby is located in something including bouncers, swings, car seats, etc) for less than two hours per day, prioritizing floor time as the best way to strengthen and move their little bodies.
This exercise is a great one for also working on head control and its okay to support behind the shoulders and not at the hands (even on babies who can use their hands I prefer to support at the shoulders because its better for the core). Babies with hypotonia may need additional support via a pediatric physical therapist or physiotherapist and I would recommend that in addition to any bracing. It would be atypical in my experience for a pediatrician or orthatist to recommend a neck brace so young, however, if that has been recommended by a physician I would encourage a follow up with an orthotist to ensure that the baby is being provided with one from a licensed medical expert. It is not recommended for babies to wear after market bracing such as can be bought online, especially for infants due to airway and breathing concerns. We do not recommend use of infant pillows either such as plagiocephaly pillows due to similar risk for example.
Here is the tummy time playlist if you need additional support working through tummy time: ruclips.net/p/PLxYt0JBWx03SnonvLqKF7xKHvF66wVp3-
If you have additional questions you can also schedule an online parent consultation here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
@@DrLaurenBaker
I am in awe at the amount of detail in your response. Really means a lot especially since we are not in a country with a lot of people who are professionals in dealing with such.
I will follow up with the recommendations. As you probably know, tummy time can be a hassle but with the mirror and some toys, we can do 15 mins or close, uninterrupted.
Thank you for confirming our suspicions about the risk with the brace. We feared it to be old practice and not the recommended way for now. We are sticking with tummy time and lots of pull to sit and the like.
Again, THANK YOUUU XX
@@seradoxa3537 you are SO WELCOME. This youtube channel is truly my absolute joy and worth all the hours upon hours of work to make decent videos (definitely not claiming to be fancy over here!).
And the main reason is your exact experience, I want mamas to have the knowledge they need to be proactive parents safely and with confidence so their babies have the absolute best shot at developing at their highest level.
You curious mamas are my favorite, keep advocating and ALWAYS comment if you have questions I will do my best to share my brain or connect you to people who can fill in the spaces I cannot.
In person is always best but I cannot sit by and know that the things in my brain could help mamas in the world safely if it just existed and mamas felt comfortable enough to reach out and ask a few questions.
So proud of you and thanks so much for being here & subscribing and comments 💕
@@DrLaurenBaker thank you. Curious Mama are indeed one of a kind.
As someone from a rather underdeveloped country, access to such information makes the web a very valuable resource. Thank you once again and we will definitely keep following and interacting with your content.
@@seradoxa3537 please do and I absolutely promise to share ANY content from my network of PTs if I have not created it yet!
My son11month old he not control make and sit well but previus month he control neke and sit well
Hello doctor. My daughter is seven month old. She is very active to move her head on both sides as well as she feeds on both sides easily but her head look like slight tilt on one side. Is there any issue. Please help me.
Hi! Thank you for the comment. A tilt is one of the signs of torticollis, which can have multiple causes and it is recommended that you bring it up to your childs pediatrician and have a child evaluated by a physical therapist or physiotherapist. Tilts, can come from tightness on the side of the tilt / weakness on the side opposite of the tilt, and also come from the trunk. This video may help you gather more information on whether there is trunk involvement: ruclips.net/video/DpEa1BzRLoY/видео.html
I would recommend an evaluation from a physio or physical therapist if you can to make sure that the tilt/tightness is not related to vision and to make sure the muscles are balanced equally to avoid any functional limitations in the future. It is really good that rotation does not seem to be affected!!
Hi doctor my daughter starting 7 month on this 24 th and she still can’t sit and her head not control she can hold thing with hands but she not exchanging things with hands so what should I do ?
Any suggestions
Hi Najath, Thank you for the comment. Babies tend to sit with support from 4-6 months and then independently from 6-9 months. If a baby is not sitting independently by 9 months, it is the recommendation to see a Pediatric Physical Therapist/Physio.
If head control is still a concern at 7 months, since it's so tough to determine if it's a little bit of weakness or a very large concern from a comment I am going to share a few things to look for.
Babies by 7 months need to have the following to be able to sit by themselves:
- first we want to make sure they can prop themselves on their tummies pushing through both elbows and lift their heads 90 degrees and look over both shoulders
- if this is not occurring yet a Pediatric PT would be ideal to help figure out what is blocking the babe. If the baby can hold objects in their hand but is not passing them, it could be due to shoulder strength, which is developed as they push through their elbows into the ground to lift their chest and head. Babies need to be able to hold their bodies up in tummy time for 10-15 minutes in a row to show they have the endurance needed for next steps
The next item I would look at is, are they rolling in all four directions (belly to back and back to belly over both right and left arms in both directions). Rolling is typically mastered in all four directions by 6 months. If a baby is lagging in rolling or only rolling in x/4 but not 4/4 directions then My book 📚 Tummy Time & Learning to Roll - amzn.to/3u2NKqk (affiliate) would be the best, most comprehensive resource and I would recommend starting there (please let me know if you are in a country that does not have access to amazon and send me your email so I can send you a different resource, but the book is by far the best option).
If she has mastered rolling and lifting head on her tummy, then the learning to sit free online course would be the best option next to learn some strategies to move onto sitting: drlaurenbaker.com/courses
If you have more questions a sixty minute video/online parent consultation can be booked here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
I hope this was helpful! Lauren
My baby iz 5 months and he has tortocolis so his head control isnt the greatest any tips please
Hi Jenny, Torticollis is a full body postural condition that can be a little tricky. My number one advice would be to reach out to a local physical therapist or physiotherapist to have an evaluation. If that is not available in your area, you can book a parent consultation with me here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
Some big tips for torticollis is going to be focusing on tummy time and looking to the non-preferred side: using a mirror, black/white cards, toys. I will often use the mouth as a motivator to turn to the non-preferred side. Kiddos with torticollis benefit from 60 total minutes in tummy time per day working up to 10-15 minutes at a time as tolerated. Using an incline to bring shoulders above hips can help increase tolerance and making sure the elbows are slightly in front of the shoulders can help as well.
I love backbends on the stability ball to increase the flexibility of t he front of the neck, which can often be tight in babes with torticollis too: ruclips.net/video/5Rnv4JbTdu8/видео.html
Playing in sidelying and working on rolling in both directions will also help decrease any postural preferences. I love the baby tornado for kiddos of this age: ruclips.net/video/LNWXF5QhXm8/видео.html
Torticollis is a pretty tricky diagnosis though, so I would highly recommend working with a PT if able. Please let me know if you have more questions.
Hello doctor 🙏,my daughter is 6 month old but not control her neck and head , it’s normal or not?iam very worried 😟 from Nepal 🇳🇵..please reply me
Hi Sushila, thank you so much for your comment. I have to share that I absolutely adore your country and it is one of my most favorite places on earth. I havent been since 2016 but loved my few weeks there in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Nagarkot and hope to go back.
At six months we would expect children to have developed head control, that being said there could be a lot of ways to assist in that development. If there is a pediatric physical therapist in your area, I would recommend trying to reach out and schedule with them - as well as making sure the local pediatrician has seen your daughter to make sure nothing else is going on.
I do not believe my book is available in nepal, so please go through my online course tummy time and learning to roll to make sure that she has access to back play, tummy time, and sidelying play all of which will support head control development. drlaurenbaker.com/courses
This exercise can also help and I would recommend doing it daily, starting modified on a boppy or pillow or any other elevated soft structure and building up to x10 in a row with chin tucked and then moving to the floor and building up to x10 in a row with chin tucked. Its okay to give support at the neck.
There are so many nuances for children as they develop that finding someone in nepal to help you navigate this will be the best option. Please email info@drlaurenbaker.com if you need help trying to find someone.
When did neck control came
Hi,my girl is 7 months old and can't control her neck
Hi Amma! Thank you so much for your comment, it took me a little while to get back to you because there is so many considerations for head control. I recorded a video for you that you can look at here (8 months would be the same recommendations and considerations as 7 months): ruclips.net/video/pLwuHTd5JkQ/видео.html
Please let me know if you have any other questions, you can also book an online parent consultation here at any time: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
We want to continue this exercise 3 month??? Pls reply
I think the question is whether you can do this exercise on a 3 month old, if so - yes, a 3 month old who can lift their head off the ground while on their belly would be appropriate for this exercise with support at the back of the head as needed.
If the question is can you do this exercise for 3 months, the answer is also yes - as babies get strong you can move your support from the head down to the shoulders and go slower which makes it harder but also better for older babies.
If I didnt answer the question please let me know!
@@DrLaurenBaker sry dear I don't no English... I know only Hindi ,Tamil Malayalam... Im not fluent in English 😁hey u r ryt... Tqs for reply...
@@DrLaurenBaker he is premature baby 34 weeks he born.... July3 now he is 5 month running.. but he can't hold his neck and head straight.. that's why I asked u... But he is very active....he speedy turn like clock with within 5 min and some time he roll over...
@@Ibrahimiqqu you are doing great, I will do my best to share as much as I can based on what I understand
@@Ibrahimiqqu From that added information, I believe his adjusted age would be 3 Months and 28 Days, which is what you would want to go by from development standpoint until 2 years old. If July 3 was birth date and he was 6 weeks premature, the adjusted age would be almost 4 months, which a baby can still be developing head control during. If you are not able to purchase the book based on your location, take my free tummy time and learning to roll course to make sure that you are doing all four play positions (back play, sidelying play, and tummy play), head control can come from this direction (pull to sit) but also in sidelying and tummy. Recommended to have a baby spend up to 60 min per day on their belly (but the other directions are equally important so I have parents shoot for 30-45 min if 60 starts making it hard to get the other directions in). Here is the free course: www.drlaurenbaker.com/courses
If you notice that your little is not rolling belly to back and back to belly by themselves by 6 months adjusted age (if July 3rd was date of birth, that would be in two months) pediatric PT would be recommended, a lot of littles who are premature do need some extra assistance with learning how to move their bodies. I hope this helps.
My baby is 9 month old , but still not holding the head, and not sit.... pls.... suggest
You need to take him to a pediatric please !!
If head control is not developed by six months pediatric physical therapy and working directly with a pediatrician is essential. That will be the best course of action for long term success and health.
Yes, I agree ❤️
That being said, this exercise will help with head control and working on rolling, sidelying play, and tummy time are also great options. Make sure to go through the free online course that fits best for your little (if head control is a concern and they are not rolling independently yet I would start with tummy time and learning to roll even though they are 9 months): drlaurenbaker.com/courses
Hi Doc! My baby is 3 months 6 days. He is able to hold is neck while tummy time but complete head lag when held upright or pull to sit. All other 3 months milestones achieved.. Please guide us as to what can be done.
Hi! Thank you so much for the comment. If the baby is holding their head up and pushing through elbows in tummy time, that is a great sign. Head control can take up to 3-5 months to fully develop. If you ever have concerns the best thing to do is to bring them up with your childs pediatrician to gain their perspective and reach out to a local pediatric PT at any time concerns arise because they can help the most with allowing you to understand where your baby is at specifically.
For a baby with no other concerns, i always have my families work on increasing tummy time to 30-60 min per day, focusing on floor time most of the day with time spent in containers totaling less than two hours and ideally no more than 15 min at one time, and time spent in back play, supported sitting, and sidelying play (where babies are playing on each side for 2-5 min at a time).
Pull to sit with support at the shoulders slow and likely modified with their head and shoulders and midback on a boppy or pillow can be appropriate at this age too.
Hope this is helpful!
How is your baby now ?same situation here
@@jibishiju2999 Hi..... How is your baby now
When the age maximum baby sit and crawl mam
Hi Happy Lifestyle! Thank you for the comment, babies typically sit unsupported from 6-9 months, I usually recommend parents keep an eye on sitting and if a baby isn't holding themselves up with their hands or showing that they're almost to sitting by 8 months, to reach out to a pediatric physical therapist or pediatric physiotherapist, as 9+ months has a lot of milestones that require core strength.
For crawling, babies ideally crawl from 9-11 months on hands and knees. If a baby is premature, these months are for their adjusted age not chronological age. Every babe is a little bit different, so I encourage parents with any questions to reach out. You can always schedule an online consult here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
Can I do this with a 2.5 month old?
Hi Melgo09,
Personally, I would wait until 3 months to start this exercise and instead focus on tummy time and sidelying play for babes 0-3 months. While you could do this exercise before 3 months with support at the head, it is not expected that a child would have head control in this position until at least 3 months adjusted age (if premie) or 3 months chronological age if not. This video will help with ways to do tummy time: ruclips.net/video/harmEY1bIS8/видео.html
@DrLaurenBaker Thanks! I feel like my baby has pretty good head control but feels wobbly in his trunk.
@@melgo09 at 2.5 mo that is totally normal :) - in this range I’m looking at can they tolerate tummy time for 10-15 min at a time, can they start pushing into straight elbows and can they reach or bat a toy when on elbows. from 4-6 months focus on rolling and then once rolling is mastered supported to independent sitting 6-9 months.
@@melgo09 we don’t expect a babe to be unwobbly in their trunk until around 6 months / when they can start sitting independently.
@@DrLaurenBaker Thanks for your reply!
Hi, my baby is 3.5 months old. When I hold her in my arms, she is able to hold her head without problems. BUT when I try to sit her, her head tend to tilt forward . When I do this exercice, her head follow the mouvement tho. Is that normal, should I be concern?
Hi Julie! Typically, I would not expect a baby to have head control in propped sitting (hands on the floor) until 4 months with most head control and trunk control developing from 4-6 months. Babies are expected to sit independently from 6-9 months but I personally am more comfortable with the 6-7.5 month range for sitting independently.
That all being said, your babe has some time to keep building those skills. I love that youre proactive though! The best position to work on head control is tummy time, so if head control is a concern make sure that your babe is able to tolerate 5-10 min of tummy time, bring their head 45-90 degrees off the floor and is pushing through their elbows. If theres any limitations in rotation side to side, an ear to shoulder tilt, or difficulty lifting head or pushing through elbows in tummy time it may be indicated to see a pediatric PT.
If all of those are good and the only concern is head control in sitting, she still has time to master that area and I always tell my families to focus on tummy time 30-60 min per day, sidelying and back play with limiting container use to no more than two hours per day (floor time is best for development!) and ideally no longer than 15 min at a time.
From 4-7 months, usually I focus most on rolling because if rolling happens usually sitting follows due to head control strength and core strength built into rolling and I find its a better bang for my buck intention since babies love being upright and kind of tell you they want that naturally.
Hopefully this helps!
@@DrLaurenBaker thank you so much. Yes it help a lot. My baby do a lot of tummy time because she love being on her tummy. Her head control is very great on tummy. She also starting rolling by herself. Thank you so much for the advice I appreciate your time😇
@@julielalonde408 with those skills coming, you will likely see continued development. If a babe is still struggling with supported propped sitting (either with a boppy pillow surrounding them or with your help or with their hands on the floor) by 5-6 months then definitely reach out to a pediatric physical therapist in your area or schedule an online parent consultation so we can screen and talk about any gaps in movement that may be influencing sitting.
The consult can be scheduled anytime here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
@@julielalonde408 here are a few more ideas. This exercise going slowly working up to x10 1-3x a day is probably the best exercise besides making sure your baby is playing in tummy time, playing lying on each side (side lying play) and playing on their back (all directions are needed for full head control, arm strength, and core strength!).
Once a baby is 4-5 months, then parents can switch to focusing on rolling and sitting more in depth: here is the learning to roll playlist - ruclips.net/p/PLxYt0JBWx03SHjgrAXqUkVXDgZ6Ox8lN6
@@julielalonde408 at about 4.5-6 months if rolling is going well (back to belly AND belly to back over both arms both ways so four directions total) but sitting is a struggle then I usually recommend switching focus to sitting and the sitting playlist is here: ruclips.net/p/PLxYt0JBWx03RLo0bW2r3jWr--nNDXIyHs
Definitely bookmark these, subscribe or save them on youtube so theyre easier to find! And if you have more questions definitely comment or those parent consults are more in depth if you have lots of questions :) good luck mama! You’re such a rockstar for being proactive for your sweet babe!
My baby always lay head on left side why when it comes right position pls tell
Hi! When babies are less than three months they need assistance with moving their head and necks. If you notice he is always keeping it rotated in one direction it could be showing there is a preference there (often due to tightness).
Often if parents reposition the babies head to the nonpreferred side, the muscles can stretch and no longer be a concern but if the baby does not tolerate the head being turned in the opposite direction then there could be more body tension and tightness and a pediatric physical therapist can help evaluate that.
My book 📚 Tummy Time & Learning to Roll - amzn.to/3u2NKqk (affiliate) shows newborn play positions and activities that parents can do to help their babies develop equally from newborn to six months (tummy time through rolling). It goes over sidelying play, tummy time and back play all which are needed for well rounded development.
Please email info@drlaurenbaker.com if you are in a country where the book is not available ❤️
Hello Dr mine is 3months neck control is not yet
Hi Maxmilah, at 3 months old, babies are still developing head control. Some babies have full head control by 3 months, but some babies need a little bit longer of 4-5 months. For head control, tummy time is the best position for them to develop strength. I always recommend parents try to shoot for 45-60 minutes of tummy time per day, but also incorporate back and side play as well. If you'd like ideas on tummy time please see the tummy time playlist here: ruclips.net/p/PLxYt0JBWx03SnonvLqKF7xKHvF66wVp3-
if you have more questions you can schedule an online consultation at any time here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
How do I do back and side play Dr.
@@maxmilahsigilay5676 this is such a good question! Any activity where a baby is reaching for a toy on their back or their side is considered “play” - there are also sock rattles or ring toys that you can place on a childs feet to get them to grab their feet which is another great back play exercise.
My son 2 months 9 days old
Wrote a big long reply in your other comment but wanted to make sure you knew it was there!
Haii mam . I have one doubt.. my baby he loves towels .. he touch tha towel and play but he not playing with toys ... Why????
Pls tel me some solution...
If I kept towels means suddenly he grab and play. But if I kept toys means he ignored ..?? I don't no why...
But wen I switched off the fan means suddenly he saw .. and he mostly loves fan ..i put and on and off the fan he suddenly noticed..
Hi! Thanks for the comment, towels have a lot of texture which might be why your baby is drawn to them because the sensory information that it provides is highly engaging. Towels are also a lot easier to grab for babies who are learning to hold objects. This is perfectly normal depending on the childs age. If the child is less than six months, toys that have easy grip options may be helpful to help them engage. I love the o ball for example because it is easy for babies to hold and bring their hands together in the center of their body (midline): kit.co/drlaurenbaker/learning-to-roll/bright-starts-oball or small rattles kit.co/drlaurenbaker/learning-to-roll/fisher-price-rattle or crinkle toys kit.co/drlaurenbaker/learning-to-roll/mary-meyer-taggies-c
If these links do not work (not sure their international capabilities and I try not to assume everyone is in the US!), hopefully you can at least see the pictures and try to find something similar.
If baby is over six months, it would be a good idea to bring the concern up with their pediatrician as sometimes children can have difficulty with sensory input (either drawn to it, need more of it, or avoid it) and the movement of the fan and towel texture are both different kind of sensory stimuli.
Sensory stimuli is good for all of us so depending on specifics it can be totally normal but I always like to bring up the whole picture for families! I hope this helps!
Mam meri beti 14 month ki h baithti n h or neck holdi g bhi b9hot kam h dr ny kaha co child kiya karun
Ap plz batain m bohot pareshan hun meri beti 11 sal bad hoi h plz reply
Hi, I had to put your comment through google translate so I am not sure that I fully understand the question. From what I understand, you have a 14 month old daughter who is not sitting or holding her head up, so that is how I am going to respond based on. Any child that is not sitting independently by 9 months or is still has not developed head control after 6 months, a pediatric physical therapist or pediatric physiotherapist in person is going to be the absolute best thing that you can do. Depending on what country you are in, I know not every country has access to physiotherapists/physical therapists, which makes that suggestion really tough. This video is great for head control, but if a child has an underlying condition (which should be ruled out via working with a physician, if head control or gross motor delays at 14 months are present), they may need more support, which is why in person therapy is likely indicated. I do have a few free courses which can be located here, which organizes my information and may be helpful: drlaurenbaker.com/courses but truthfully, a medical team is likely the best option for ongoing care for your child.
Mam m karachi sy hun
Sar to uthati h krwat lainy ki bhi koshish krti hn bs baithti nhn h
My son 5 years but neck not control😢😢
Hi Afzalfa, thank you so much for the comment. It is so hard as a parent to see a child struggle with development and I think it is amazing that you are looking for additional ways to help them.
At five years old, still struggling with head control is tough. If the child is not currently under the care of a Pediatrician or Doctor, it is absolutely important that they see one as soon as possible. If they child does not have a pediatric physical therapist or pediatric physiotherapist on their team to provide ongoing care I would highly recommend that as well. If both of those things are already taken care of, then trying out different play positions and exercises with your child can be a fun way to continue to help them develop and also connect with them because movement can bring so much joy especially to a child who is struggling to do things on their own.
If the child has a diagnosis of any kind, it is important to share the exercises you try with their healthcare professionals because there may be things that are not appropriate for every child.
That all being said; this channel might have more helpful content for your family if there are things you cannot find here: youtube.com/@pediatricPTexercises?si=jY5GD6YnDwK4ZU4l
I also love DMI therapy for children who have not yet developed full head control if they are less than 50lbs. You can find international practitioners here: dmitherapy.com/
Sending so much hope & strength to your family as you help your child develop. Please let me know if you have any questions
How old is the baby in the video? Thanks!
Hi Carina! Thanks for the comment -- it's been a while but likely this little was about 5 months old when the video was taken. This exercise is appropriate for any baby 3 months+ -- once babies are around 7-8 months and can do this exercise x10 in a row from the floor, usually I transition to the harder version, back to side to sit "sit ups," on a stability ball, linked here: ruclips.net/video/riyQjiSjNfM/видео.htmlsi=OXf-QlPcbfjZ2a21
Hope this is helpful and answers your question!
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Thank you for the love! I really appreciate it Priya!
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Hello mam I live in India my baby SMA type 2 child I want to talk and appointment with u plzzz help my child
Plzzz mam reply me
Hi Pulkit Fights SMA,
I want to start this comment off recognizing the heartbreak that occurs when a child is diagnosed with SMA. I want you to know that you have my deepest care and compassion in the journey you, your family, and your child are on.
SMA Type 2 is a really, really tough diagnosis. Truthfully, there are many medical considerations for a child in this journey, so my deepest hope is that you have access to a medical center/hopsital in which your child is being cared for by a team of medical physicians/doctors, including a pediatric physical therapist and physiotherapist.
There are medications that are currently assisting children with Type 2 SMA, which you can find more about here: www.curesma.org/find-a-treatment-center/ -- as I understand that not everyone is in the United States (which is where a lot of these treatments are available) I want to encourage you to find a local organization or hospital to work closely with to make sure your child is able to access anything that is available in your area.
This website has a lot of information on SMA if you need access to more information on the condition: www.curesma.org/
As far as movement goes, an in person Pediatric Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist is going to be your best option. If one is not available in your area, you can schedule an online parent consultation here at any time: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
Cure SMA also has a youtube channel that has a lot of information on it as well: www.youtube.com/@CureSMA
This playlist may be helpful in SMA specific information from a PT viewpoint: ruclips.net/p/PLQVcp9RApBmz9k1O_Qavt1VdxukdokWuY&si=yx051ZqD3q_axw68
The most important thing, is to continue to work on strategic play activities with your child, but the most difficult part is that you will have to likely modify these activities heavily and your child will have specific considerations that makes learning online difficult. Having someone in person, if at all possible, is again the most important option. If you need help finding someone, please let me know the area of the world you are in so I can try my best to support you on this journey.
So much love, Lauren
Hi Pulkit Fights SMA
Hii mam
Hi Ramya, thanks for the comment, is there anything you have questions on?