At what age do infants typically begin to exhibit controlled movement with their head?

Infants typically begin to exhibit controlled movement of their head around 2 months of age. At this developmental milestone, babies start to gain better control of their neck muscles, allowing them to lift their heads when lying on their stomach and to turn their heads to follow moving objects. This is significant as it marks the transition from reflexive head movement to more intentional control.

At around 2 months, you may notice that infants can hold their head up at a 45-degree angle when lying on their stomach, and they may also begin to turn their heads toward voices or stimuli, further indicating their improving motor skills. This is an important phase in their motor development, as it lays the foundation for future milestones like reaching and rolling over.