How To Teach Your Baby To Sit Up

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How To Teach Your Baby To Sit Up


Give Your Baby A Toy To Play While He Sits Up.

You may prop your baby up very early on, but it isn't until about 4 or 5 months that a baby begins to show a willingness to sit on his own. If you want to help your baby sit up, you need to not only teach your baby how to sit but also strengthen the neck and back muscles that he will use during sitting. With daily exercises and practice, your baby should be sitting up independently by the time he is 8 or 9 months old.

Instructions


  • Begin teaching your baby by sitting him up with your assistance for short periods of time. Do this several times a day to get him used to the sitting position. Gradually hold him up for less time, giving him the chance to sit up on his own.
  • Place your baby on his tummy by placing a blanket on the floor and putting him down on it. Also known as "tummy time," this exercise will strengthen his neck and back muscles as he begins to hold his head up while he plays and interacts with whatever is in front of him. You should aim to do tummy time every day for 15-30 minutes.
  • Sit your baby against something that will support his back while he learns to sit up on his own, such as a boppy pillow. This type of pillow has a curve in which the baby can sit up and have the pillow to support his back. Have him sit against the pillow several times a day until he begins sitting without the extra support.
  • Provide your baby with toys to play with while he is sitting up to increase his willingness to sit independently for longer stretches of time.


Tips & Warnings

Never leave baby in the boppy or during tummy time. Not only is it unsafe, but she needs to know that you're there to help build her confidence.

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