Developmental Milestone: Neck strength

Is your baby strong enough to hold his head high? Tummy time can help build neck strength in the early months. Aim for two or more short sessions a day until he gets comfortable with the idea. They don’t have to be too long–even two or three minutes will help. Getting down on the floor and distracting him can make it more fun, or try laying him on your tummy so you can be face-to-face.

Once your child is pushing up on his hands while on his tummy and sitting with support, crawling isn't far off, says Dr. Carol Cooper, author of Baby Milestones.

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