AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -By the end of the first month, your baby will likely be able to lift their head briefly and turn it from side to side when lying on their tummy. At around 6 to 8 weeks, if your baby is especially strong and coordinated, they’ll raise their head while lying on their back.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some babies find it soothing to shake their head from side to side. They may do this when they are overstimulated, anxious, or trying to fall asleep. Self-soothing is harmless and may help a baby feel less anxious in new situations.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to the March of Dimes, by the end of the first month of life, babies have the ability to move their heads from side to side. This most often occurs when they lie on their sides. After the first month, head shaking in babies is most often accompanied by playfulness as well as other forms of interaction.

Detailed explanation-4: -When your baby is between 1 and 3 months old, she’ll be gradually gaining the strength needed to hold her head up. By around 2 months, while she’s lying on her stomach, you might notice she can raise her head for just a few seconds at a time. These brief moments help strengthen the muscles in the back of her neck.

Detailed explanation-5: -Month 1: Your newborn might have been able to lift her head for a second or two. But by the end of the first month, she’ll likely be able to hold her head up more often, however briefly. You’ll still be supporting her wobbly head whenever you bathe, hold or carry her, though.