Persistent Head Lag: Causes & Exercises for Head Control (Ep.4, Developmental Red Flags, 0-3 Months)

In this episode of Daily Dose of Parenting, we continue our series on Red Flags in Early Infant Development by focusing on persistent head lag in babies aged 0 to 3 months. Monitoring your baby's milestones is crucial to ensure healthy development. We explore what persistent head lag is, why it's important to watch for, and what exercises and activities can help strengthen your baby's neck and core muscles.

In this video, we cover:
The significance of head control for motor development.
How to recognize signs of weak neck muscles.
Effective tummy time techniques and alternative positions for newborns.
Using high-contrast toys to encourage head movement and visual tracking.
Developmentally beneficial carrying techniques to promote neck strength.
Breastfeeding positions that support neck and head control.
The "pull to sit" exercise for building core and neck strength.
Importance of supervision and tracking your baby's progress.
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🔔 Be sure to check out our series on the best toys for babies aged 0 to 3 months and our dedicated video on breastfeeding positions for more tips and guidance on how these activities can support your baby’s development.

📚 Stay tuned for our next episode, where we will discuss limited eye contact or lack of interest in faces—another important sign to monitor in early development. Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated!

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References:

Accardo, P. J., Capute, A. J., & Vining, E. "The Significance of Head Lag in the Pull-to-Sit Maneuver as an Indicator of Developmental Disabilities." Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics.

Flamand, V. H., & Perrault, I. "Head Lag in Infancy and Its Relationship with Later Neurodevelopmental Outcomes." Pediatrics.

Hadders-Algra, M., & Van der Fits, I. "Head Control and the Association with Cognitive Development in Infancy." Early Human Development.

Molnar, G. E., & Gordon, M. "Infant Motor Development: Indicators of Neurodevelopmental Disorders." Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics.

Morgan, C., Darrah, J., & Fehlings, D. "Early Motor Development Predictors of Motor and Cognitive Outcomes in Infants." Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology.