Neck control in 6 month old

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Hi My daughter has completed her six months .She is not able to turn sides still, though she tries a Lot. She doesn't enjoy tummy time at all and starts crying and is not able to uplift her head Her her neck control is also poor and necks shakes a lot. Rest she responds at her name,smiles good eye movement , reaches for things etc. She was a premie weighing 2.4 at birth ,now she is 8 kgs. Is she normal,not able to control neck and not turning sides still Please help very tensed.

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Dr. Manjusha

Pediatrician 6 yrs exp Ongole

Hello,don't be tensed.Your baby needs developmental assessment.Please take her to near by pediatrician.

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Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis Pediatrician 27 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis

Pediatrician 27 yrs exp Pune

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At what gestational age was she born. Milestones have to be adjusted for that. Also weight is high now. Please visit a developmental pediatrician or child neurologist for overall assessment of development