Head Control Delay in Babies | Physical Therapist Reveals the Real Reasons

Is your baby's head still wobbling or flopping back at 3 months or older? You're not alone — and in this video I'm going to show you exactly what head control should look like, when to be concerned, and the specific exercises you can start doing at home today. I'm Cherrick Gordon, MSPT, a pediatric physical therapist specializing in babies and toddlers 0–3 years old. This video was inspired by a real parent question, because if one parent is asking, hundreds more are wondering the same thing. ✅ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What head control actually means developmentally The pull-to-sit test your doctor uses (and what it tells you) When head control delay is a red flag vs. normal variation Tummy time tips that actually build neck strength How sidelying builds the neck muscles most parents skip Why stability has to come before mobility 📥 FREE Baby Milestone Checklist — Know exactly what your baby should be hitting month by month from 0–3 years: 👉 https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1... ⏱ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Head Control Concern 0:25 - What Head Control Means 1:02 - When to Seek Help 2:02 - The Pull-To-Sit Test Explained 3:17 - Tummy Time Basics 4:04 - Sidelying for Neck Strength 5:09 - Support and Switch Sides 6:22 - Front Neck in Supported Sit 7:17 - Stability Before Mobility 9:03 - Progressions and Toy Cues 9:39 - Wrap Up + Free Milestone Checklist ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and does not replace individualized medical advice. Always consult your child's pediatrician or a licensed pediatric physical therapist with specific concerns about your child's development. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly evidence-based tips on baby and toddler development from a pediatric PT. #babyheadcontrol #headcontrol #babydevelopment #tummytime #babyneckstrength #pediatricPT #babymilestoness #newbornmilestones #earlyintervention #babymotordevelopment #BabyMasterPT #3monthbaby #babyneckmuscles