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How To Strengthen The Neck Muscles Of A HPE Baby?
My son is 5months old and has HPE and he is a hydro baby.. his head is about 6lbs and his body all together is about 13lbs... he has moves his head from side to side but does not lift his head.. i was wondering if there was any exercises i could do with him to strengthen his neck muscles so he can lift his head.
Thu, 1 Feb 2018
as per my opinion your baby needs a shunt surgery, and at this age he can not lift his heavy head ,
his head holding may be delayed ..
but you can support his head well when he learn to sit , probably after 4-5 months if development is normal...
his head holding may be delayed ..
but you can support his head well when he learn to sit , probably after 4-5 months if development is normal...
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