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
Keep track of every milestone
Check them off as they happen and see what's coming next, based on the same CDC guidelines.
Open the milestone trackerBased on CDC developmental milestones. This is informational only, not medical advice. Every child develops differently. Consult your pediatrician with any concerns.