My baby is 3 months old and when ever he
gets picked up he arches his back. I was
told that it is a symptom of a disease.But
the person forgot the name. Should I be
worried? Also his head is still unsteady
when not supported it wobbles.
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little_mama_08
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Posted: 04-09-08 23:10pm
ive never heard anything about a
disease.... but my son Aiden is 2 months
and he arches his back alot when you pick
him up... just stretching.... especially
when he's sleepy
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mominashoe
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Posted: 04-14-08 16:46pm
Is he upset when he's picked up, look like
he's having a convulsion or in pain? If he
isn't there isn't anything to worry about.
All my babies have arched their backs and
stretched when I pick them up, especially
if they've been in a car set or asleep.
Babies heads will also not be completely
steady at 3 months.
Here is a link and info for three month
old babies (with the fact in mind that all
babies develop at their own rate, this is
just the average)
Motor - Head and Trunk Control
When pulled to a sitting position, a baby
this age should be able to have only
slight head lag and, when sitting, the
head should be upright but there may still
be some wobbling of the head. The back is
still rounded, so the baby slumps
forward.
If you feel that there is a problem, it
never hurts to have him checked by your
pediatrician.
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