How can I help my baby stand up? July 02, Save Pin FB More. Q: My 9-month-old baby can't stand up well, even with support. What can I do? Be the first to comment! No comments yet. Close this dialog window Add a comment. Add your comment Cancel Submit. A 4-month-old will most likely not be able to sit up. This skill is usually developed later on, typically between 6 and 8 months of age when she has the necessary muscle control and strength as well as the ability to maintain her balance.
A 6-month-old may be able to sit up, but for many babies it can take a little longer. Most babies are able sit up with support by 8 months of age, while sitting up unassisted takes a little longer. Your baby is still very young, and building the necessary strength and coordination takes time. Since every baby is different and develops at a different pace, your baby may take a little longer to develop the skill of sitting up.
Keep practicing daily tummy time and your baby will get there soon enough! Your baby will likely learn to sit up before being able to crawl. The strength and balance needed to sit up with and without support is typically developed between 6 and 8 months of age, whereas the skill to crawl is typically developed between 7 and 10 months of age. Know that some babies skip the crawling stage altogether, finding other ways to get around like slithering along on their tummy or scooting along on their bottom!
Before your baby learns to crawl, you may see the following skills and behavior:. Showing improved head control.
Rolling over on his own. Sitting up unassisted — rolling onto his stomach from a seated position and then back again. All of this development mentioned above helps strengthen his muscles, which will be very important for eventually learning to stand and then take his first steps. Here are some safety tips that will be of particular importance to you as your baby learns how to sit up:. Check the stability of larger pieces of furniture and floor lamps.
Sitting up with support in the stroller while you take a neighborhood walk is an especially good way to develop your baby's interest in sitting. As you walk, point out all the new things he can see from his upright position, from dogs and cars to passersby and other babies in strollers.
To steady his wobbly sense of balance, roll a ball and play catch while you're both sitting, or hold his hands and sing a song, gently swaying to the rhythm. As he's learning to sit, keep him on a blanket or activity mat to cushion any tumbles, and sit close by so that you can catch him if he topples over backward.
Try placing a toy in front of your baby's feet while he's sitting, and he may end up propping himself up on his hands as he plays with it. You can also place a toy near the top of his feet to get his attention. Then lift the toy up to his eye level. He'll reach for it while sitting up — and may even be able to stay seated on his own while he plays with the toy in his hands. As long as you give your baby plenty of opportunities to practice his sitting skills, he'll let you know when he's ready to sit up.
If your baby slumps over or slides off to one side even with support, he may not be ready to sit, and you can simply try again later. And babies who are new to sitting up may tire easily — he'll let you know when he's had enough by fussing, complaining or slumping. If your little one doesn't sit with support by the end of month 5, it's not a cause for concern. Every baby develops differently and at his own pace. Just continue to offer plenty of chances to practice sitting with support, and lots of encouragement and distraction while your little one is upright so that he gets to use and develop those upper body muscles.
Try putting his infant seat next to a mirror or taking an extra spin around the block in the stroller. Plenty of practice sitting upright plus tummy time will help your little one develop the upper body strength he'll need to start crawling — usually around the 9 month mark.
Some babies will begin crawling as early as 6 months, while others hold off and some even skip crawling altogether. What to Expect follows strict reporting guidelines and uses only credible sources, such as peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions and highly respected health organizations.
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