Motor Skills

Head Control

Typical age: 2 months

Head control is one of your baby's first major motor milestones. By around 2 months, most babies can briefly hold their head up during tummy time. This foundational skill is essential for sitting, rolling, and all later movement.

Signs to Look For

  • ✓Holds head up briefly during tummy time
  • ✓Head bobs less when held upright
  • ✓Can turn head to follow objects or sounds
  • ✓Lifts head 45 degrees while on tummy

When to Talk to Your Pediatrician

Every child develops at their own pace. However, talk to your doctor if you notice:

  • •No attempt to lift head during tummy time by 3 months
  • •Head consistently falls to one side
  • •Neck appears very stiff or very floppy

Related Milestones

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Rolling Over

~4 months

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Reaching and Grasping

~4 months

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Sitting Up

~6 months

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Crawling

~9 months

← All Milestones

Based on CDC developmental milestones. This is informational only — not medical advice. Every child develops differently. Consult your pediatrician with any concerns.