My ds was similar and doc panicked me when she said his neck was floppy. Ditto everyone else's comments about tummy time. Good advice I had from mumsnet was to sit on a chair and lie him on his tummy on my legs with his head over the edge. He didn't mind that nearly as much as being face down on the floor.

I also practiced strengthening his neck by lying him on his back on the floor and lifting him towards sitting by pulling him up by his hands, much as the docs do when they test their neck strength. Within 4 weeks he passed their tests.

He's now 4 and I attribute all his odd sequence of motor development to lax ligaments (which are still obvious) but otherwise no motor or strength difficulties. He always felt a bit rag-doll like, strong muscles but limbs only weakly attached. There are so many variations of okay.

Hope it's all good at the next check.

my dd1 was late with most milestones

had head control had 5 months
sat up at 9 months
walked at 15 and a half months

Thanks AitchTwoOh - good to know!

my dd HATED tummy time but one visit to a cranio-sacral chiropractor and she was fine and loved it.

Thanks HarryB and Nelix2000, sounds also like good advice. Will try both... DS basically hates being on his tummy, so wiggles and tries to turn over as soon as he is on his tummy, to get on his back again! Must be good exercise, even if he doesn't manage it. xx

Hi there, I have a dd who is 4 weeks old and has a very strong neck, she holds her own head for some time, however my DS hated tummy time like yours(as does DD actually). I found that laying ds on my chest helped him like it more as he could smell me, was not distressed and he held his head up much better and for longer in that position maube worth a go

Mouette, my DS hated tummy time and would just lay there - obviously not a safe option - so instead of craddling him all the time, we held him upright so his head was on our shoulder IYSWIM and he held his head up from that position. Almost 6 months now and still won't hold his head up fully if placed on his tummy, but holds his head up perfectly on other positions and can sit unaided for short periods. Some babies just hate being on their tummy. I gave up forcing it when my aunt said "what the feck is tummy time" . Not that I don't believe in it mind.

No, I must admit I have let DD off having tummy time for the last two days because I think the heat is enough to test her patience!

I tried it and it does seem to help a bit - thanks Powdoc! It's a bit too hot for him to exercise right now though, so I will leave him in peace this afternoon, poor mite! This is no weather for cats or babies

My DD is ok with neck control, but wanted to say you're not alone with the hating tummy time. We've slowly built up from literally screaming when placed down to about 20 seconds. It has been suggested to me to put her down with a rolled up towel under her arms so her front half is raised (obviously with you there the whole time) as she may find this less upsetting...