Head Control

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  • Created on: 23-05-17 16:57
What is the movement of the head controlled by?
it is controlled by muscles in the neck.
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Muscles in the neck need.....
time to grow and develop. the baby also needs to learn how to use these muscles.
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Newborn
when the baby is picked up or lifted into a sitting position the head falls backwards. this is why the head must always be supported.
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3 months
baby is beginning to hold its head and there is much less lag. although when the baby is held upright head it liable to wobble.
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6 months
baby has complete head control and is able to lift its head when lying on its back.
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Card 2

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Muscles in the neck need.....

Back

time to grow and develop. the baby also needs to learn how to use these muscles.

Card 3

Front

Newborn

Back

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Card 4

Front

3 months

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

6 months

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

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