Sitting Up: Toddler
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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...
Afraid I Wouldn't Be Able to Do It All.....
Asked by K.J. from New Orleans
on August 17, 2012
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I start school on Monday. Happy and nervous at the same time. I'm going for PCT(patient care Technician). I have to go 8am-2pm; Everyday(Monday thru Friday) My two gir...
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- My kids were babies and toddlers when I was in school, but they liked doing their homework (coloring) when I did mine. Looking back, I realize how busy I was but you d...
- I wasn't a SAHM mom but I was a f/t time working pregnant then mom f/t student. It takes time to adjust to the new schedule. Don't feel defeated...keep your eye on ...
- Just make sure you allow yourself time to study, to have that alone time that you normally don't get. I know, I have yet to go to the bathroom alone in about 2 years. ...
Sitting on the Toilet
Asked by M.V. from Enid
on May 1, 2012
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My 7 yr old grandson will not sit on the seat to poop. He strips down to nothing, lifts the seat and hovers, sometimes for an hour, trying to poop. I feel sooooo bad f...
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- My little brother used to stand on the seat when he was little. We always knew what he was up to because we heard the pretend sirens at the same time! Lol. There's ...
- Maybe see if he would be more comfortable straddling it backwards. Possibly someone has told him that sitting on the toilet is for "girls" so he's thinking he's not s...
- Is this new behavior or has he always done this? Truthfully I think I would consult a therapist to learn to get past this. I am afraid it will become so ingrained i...
Infant Not Sitting Up
Asked by M.F. from Salinas
on October 20, 2009
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I have ten month old twins. My daughter just started sitting up with her legs forward on her own. Prior to this she sat with her legs tucked under her. Someone ment...
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- M., Every child does things at their own pace. My oldest did things slower than her two friends that were the same age. My middle one did everything early except get...
- Dear M., My niece has twin boys. One is very gregarious and always happy, sits up, does everything, and the other one is more clingy and fussy. He's perfectly healthy...
- I have twins as well and they have done different things at different times. I don't think it is a concern especially since they do everything else. Seems to me that h...
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...
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...
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...
