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Sitting Unsupported
Asked by J.L. from Dallas
on July 23, 2010
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If a 8mth old baby not able to sit upright without any support is he/she normal?
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- Your baby may be slower in achieving milestones but the only way you'll know if it's something to be concerned about is if you talk with your pediatrician. As one mot...
- Yes, perfectly normal. There's a wide range of ages for each developmental milestone, and I've known many perfectly normal babies who couldn't sit until well past 8 m...
- I wouldn't go so far as to say she's not normal, because there is a wide range of normal, but I would say that I think most kids sit up around 5-6 months unsupported. ...
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 ...
6 Month Old Baby Not Sitting up Unsupported Yet, or Crawling Is This Normal?
Asked by R.M. from Jacksonville
on February 6, 2010
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Hi moms with my oldest child she did everything ahead of scheduel, she got teeth at 3 months, she crawled at 4 months and walked at 9 months so im a little worried wit...
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- I had the same issue with my second child, also a daughter. She seemed to progress normally at the beginning, then she suddenly decided to stop trying to do everythin...
- My daughter sat up at 6 months, but didn't roll over until 7 months, crawl until a year old, and walk at 16 months. She is now 26 months. She started talking around ...
- I do not remember exactly when my son sat up. But I remember he did not by his six month pictures. He started to crawl at 7.5 months old. SO I do not think she is "beh...
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...
Did Your Baby Crawl Before Sitting Up??
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on February 16, 2012
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My 7 month old doesn't sit unsupported yet. She can for a few seconds but rolls off to the side. She rolls all over the place and I practice little baby pull ups to he...
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- My son crawled before he sat unsupported on his own. He has hit most of his milestones a little on the early side though. He rolled over at one month old. When I to...
- My friend's son crawled before he sat up on his own. He did learn to sit up relatively soon afterward, but he definitely crawled first.
- It is possible, but pretty unlikely that your daughter will actually crawl before sitting unsupported. She might roll around or do an "armyman" but not the traditiona...
10.5 Month Old Won't Sit unsupported...should I Worry?
Asked by B.L. from San Diego
on October 6, 2010
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My son is 10 days shy of 11 months and he refuses to sit. Supported or unsupported. He's been crawling for months loves to stand and cruise around furniture but no mat...
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- I wouldn't worry about this at all and I'll tell you why. My daughter started walking at 7 months.....NO, I'm not exaggerating. To this day, it's just about the weird...
- Odd for sure. I think since he seems to be doing everything else just fine and you know he can do it, I guess I wouldn't worry about it, although I think I might too!...
- have you tried feeding him when he is on the floor? or give him a bowl of cheerios while he is sitting?
Is Sitting up on Their Own Age Specific??
Asked by A.K. from Boston
on April 28, 2007
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My 6-month old daughter, Katie-Grace cannot sit on her own yet...is this something I should be concerned about? She is a "supported sitter"....when I put her on the f...
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- Hi A., I agree with the other mothers. Every baby is different and does things at the time they want to. If you are that concerned you should just call your pedia...
- Hi A., I think your daughter is doing great. My son is 7 month old and he sits up only when supported. Each baby is unique. They have their own way of development. ...
- hi A., babies do things at their own pace and it sounds like she is right on target with the supported sitting. keep doing what your doing and most babies sit unsuppo...
9 Month Old Who Still Doesn't Sit Unsupported and Hasn't Begun to Crawl Yet.
Asked by J.B. from Topeka
on December 29, 2007
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I am a new mother to a 9 month old little boy and I'm a little bit concerned that he hasn't begun to crawl yet. He still cannot sit without a little bit of support. I'...
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- Don't worry about it unless and until his doctor tells you there is something to worry about. I have three that weren't crawling at nine months, and two that never cr...
- At nine months, your baby should be sitting up at least with some support. His size could play a factor into his not sitting up, being his trunk isn't strong enough t...
- Sounds like he is just a big boy and it will take a little more time to crawl or walk, As he gets a little older he will thin down some. I know several babies who wer...
Milestones
Asked by N.J. from Dayton
on November 20, 2008
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My daughter is almost 6 and a half months old and not sitting unsupported. She will sit unsupported sometimes for a few seconds and then topple over. I don't know whet...
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- I wouldn't worry about it unless your pediatrician is concerned. Both my girls were late sitters (7-8 months) and crawlers, but they both walked at around 12-13 months...
- My granddaughter is the same age, and is sitting up for 10--15 minutes before toppling over. But I'm sure your doc will tell you that it is an individual development;...
- My son wasnt sitting unsupported and he was 7 months...I was scared too. I did all the tummy time and sat him in my lap but he just would fall. Out of nowhere at 7 m...
By What Age Should a Baby Roll Over?
Asked by S.L. from St. Louis
on October 19, 2011
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My 5 month old doesn't roll over- either direction. She spends a lot of time on her back and her tummy and she can even sit up- unsupported for more than 3 minutes wit...
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- My oldest was 6 or 7 months (I think), and my youngest was 4 months. We thought 4 months was nuts!!! Could not believe he could do that. Then again, he's now my 2 ...
- Nah, all kids are different and yours sounds just fine. I think the comment someone made about back sleeping is very true bc my second slept on his tummy from like 2 ...
- My 6 month old can't roll from his back to his tummy, he doesn't even seem interested in trying. The kid hates tummy time and doesn't want to get off his back! The p...
