• To encourage the child to raise her head when lying face down, attract her attention with brightly colored objects that make
strange or pretty sounds.
• If the baby has trouble raising the head because of a weak back or shoulders, try placing a blanket under her chest and
shoulders. Get down in front of the child and talk to the child. Or put a toy within reach to stimulate interest and movement.
• To help develop head control when lying face up, take the child’s upper arms and pull up gently until the child head hangs back a
little, and then lay down again.
• If the baby makes almost no effort to lift or hold its head during feeding, instead of putting the nipple or food into their mouth,
barely touch her lips with it, and make them come forward to get it.