Sitting Up
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Sitting
Asked by J.L. from Cleveland
on August 30, 2007
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My son is 6 months old, can roll both ways, sleeps and eats great, but is not sitting at all. He flops to the side and rolls over and plays. We have put him in the b...
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- My son did not have that problem he was sitting at 6 1/2 months by himself. However as you are probably told all the time every child is different and advances differe...
- Hi J., No worries!!! My son could sit unassisted at 7 1/2 mos. And he didn't start crawlling until 11 mos and walking until 14 1/2 mos. He was just taking his time....
- Hi J., I wouldn't worry about it... they all do things in different orders and at different paces. My son started scooting around & crawling before he sat up! He ...
Sitting Up....
Asked by K.S. from Houston
on April 30, 2008
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So my son is almost a little over 7 months and he still can not sit up unsupported. He can lean on his hands and sit up for a limited amount of time but that's really...
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- I agree with the other post that you might try a Bumbo chair - my son has sat in his since the day we brought him home and I really think it has helped strengthen his ...
- Please dont try and figure this out. You cant. I figured out a long time ago, not and try to say what I think it "should" be. It will drive you crazy. All little peopl...
- K., Congratulations on your baby boy! There is never any shame in holding your baby! I held both of mine all the time and they're both fine. My daughter sat up on ...
Should He Be Able to Sit Still for More than a Few Minutes?
Asked by I.O. from San Antonio
on January 3, 2010
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So, is it too much to expect my 26 mo. old to have a little self-control? I want to do quieter activities with him like story time at the library, and he will not even...
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- 2 year old boys are very, very busy. They can be busy as long as they are not really disruptive and destructive. 2 is a good time to start teaching "indoor voice...
- For him to be in a wedding is a BIG mistake, he will not work out even for a short time. He may also throw a temper temper tramtrum if corrected. This is fairly norm...
- Well we have one of those also. He is just a bundle of energy!! He is a good boy but whoa, so energetic!! So what we had to do was start to really focus on training...
Sitting in the Tub
Asked by K.K. from Minneapolis
on August 1, 2006
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I have a beautiful little girl almost 11 months and have been giving her baths in a little baby tub. She likes it but now she keeps trying to stand up. My only other...
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- My son loves the whirlpool tub- you don't have to fill it too full. Or take a bath with her- it's like swimming together!
- K., I had the same problem with my daughter and especially my son and I bought a bath chair that pretty much keeps them sitting. You can find them at Target, Babies R...
- I used a tub ring for my daughter when she got fiesty in the tub. It worked out great. She actually preferred showers. From the time she was able to hold her head u...
Sitting Up
Asked by H.T. from Detroit
on December 22, 2007
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My son has just turned 6 months and is starting to be able to sit up on his own, though he is not very steady yet. He has pretty much outgrown his infant carrier and ...
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- You could also try bring your own chair. If you want to do that, try the Chicco Hippo Hookon Chair. You can get them at Babies R Us. This way you can try it at home...
- My daughter was the same way at 6 months old. As long as he can sit up without your help then I was ya to the highchair. If he can't, then you can take the car seat ...
- Try the Fisher Price Healthy Care Booster Seat. It is pretty inexpensive and comes with it's own tray. It helps them to sit up on their own better. My daughter can ...
Sitting Up
Asked by M.B. from Nashville
on April 8, 2007
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Hi i was wondering at what age do babies start to situp by there self...thank you
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- My daughter sat up by herself at about 5 months but my friends baby didnt sit up by herself until she was about 6 1/2 months old. She however has started to crawl alre...
- I think most babies are sitting up unassisted by around 7 months, but all babies are unique in when they reach certain milestones (and there's always a little give and...
- My baby sat up at 5 months, but my cousin's baby sat up at 6 months! Each baby is built differently and progresses differently. I've learned not to compare and just en...
He Won't Sit in the Bathtub!
Asked by L.S. from Boston
on July 5, 2007
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My son is now 14 months old and for the past week he refuses to sit in the bathtub. He has a total meltdown during the whole time and stands while I attempt to wash h...
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- I can totally relate to this! My son, who is now 3 and a half had been doing the same thing for a good year before he settled down. the only thing i did to help him wa...
- Hi L., We had the same problem with our son too. He is now 21 months and we first introduced him to a toddler tub before the big tub. I got one at One Step Ahead, b...
- My 2 yr old was having the same issues. When my 6 month old came along and we got her a new baby bathtub, the two year old wanted to sit in it too. SO we told her it w...
At What Age Should My Child Be Able to Wipe?
Asked by J.F. from Dallas
on July 11, 2008
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My son has potty trained for well over a year, but i haven't pushed him to be able to wipe himself yet. he justed turned 4 and it just seems like a mess waiting to ha...
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- He should have it mastered before kindergarten :-). Totally independent toileting is expected in school. Seems like my daughter started doing that independently aro...
- I have a 3 1/2 year old son that is completely independent in the bathroom (unless he is sick if ya know what I mean) I have taught him to wipe and look to see if a...
- Hi J., The sooner the better even if it is messey a few times. My grandson started school at age five, his first time to potty he came back in the class room, pants d...
When Should Child Be Able to Dress Themselves?
Asked by C.M. from Omaha
on January 10, 2007
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I was wondering at what age should a child be able to dress themselves? I have a 3-year old girl who helps a little when getting dressed but for the most part we have...
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- I'm not quiet sure when my daughter started to dress herself with out help, but she is 5 years old now and when she wakes up she does everything herself without me eve...
- my daugher just turned 2 and she does her top sometimes and helps a tiny bit with pants.. my son will be 3 in two weeks and he can undress very well..getting dressed...
- My son is 3 1/2 and he is just starting to dress himself. He is doing great with pants and underwear, but the socks, shoes, and shirts he struggles with.
7 Month Old Not Sitting Up...
Asked by A.B. from Redding
on February 26, 2008
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My son will be 7 months old on March 1st. He has no interest in sitting up. He is very strong and he likes to stand up alot, but everytime I sit him down, he just pu...
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- Hi A., Every child is different and boys are slower than girls so don't expect the same thing from him that you saw in your daughter. Not being able to sit up and n...
- My son did not really sit up confidently by himself until about 8 months. You can always discuss it with his pediatrician if you're concerned about a delay. I know the...
- I would talk with your pediatrician about it. Your son is still within the normal curve of learning things, but he's getting closer to what would be considered delaye...
