How to Teach a Baby to Sit Independently

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00:00 How to Teach a Baby to Sit Independently
00:46 Activities to Do to Prepare Baby For Sitting
01:50 Activities That Will Teach Baby to Sit
03:25 Activity To Improve Baby's Balance
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
This video talks about how you can assist your baby in achieving the developmental milestone of sitting. Learn 7 activities you can do to help your baby learn how to sit independently.

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@alicesharma5533 3 жыл бұрын

My baby taught himself how to roll and back and to sit and now is figuring out himself how to crawl properly and I am blown away by how we have to teach ourselves simple everyday things and how preserve and consistent babies are and I didn’t help him much .

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

Alice it sounds like your baby is a go-getter, that’s great.

@nicolettam.4334 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really liked the activity "I'm gonna get you". my baby loved it too and laughed so much!!!

@friendlykiddoc8796 2 жыл бұрын

Nicoletta thank you for your feedback. I'm glad to hear that you and your baby enjoyed the activity.

@jeannkomo4727 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips they are working for my son

@apiokevin8297 Жыл бұрын

Thanx so much

@jazminsoto8835 2 жыл бұрын

Love your video. So much information. ❤️

@friendlykiddoc8796 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I appreciate your feedback.

@mpogrzebski 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

My Pleasure Mateusz!

@yelenamoses5522 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips on helping the baby strengthen their muscles and teach them to sit!

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback Yelena!

@aryashaji9968 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video! Is it safe to use baby high chair for weaning if baby not yet started to sit even with support

@alenasenior164 3 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful and sharing it with friend

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you Alena!

@rebecathompson2197 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Our baby (6months) spends around 90 mins a day on the floor (spread apart) but most of the day on a swing that he loves. He is not in a sitting position in this swing, but rather an inclined resting/laying position similar to a baby car seat. Is the swing recommended?

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rebeca. I appreciate your feedback. Although many babies enjoy the baby swings, it's recommended to limit the use of baby gear like that to around 30 minutes a day. It's great that your son already does around 90 minutes a day doing play time on the floor. Now that he is 6 months, hopefully you can get him to do more activities sitting on his own, crawling or doing tummy time, rather than being in baby gear. The time a baby spends in baby gear limits the time the baby could be spending exploring and learning from their environment, and strengthening developmental skills.

@rafabplk 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, very informative. I am also glad that you mention about the baby sits, unfortunately I see so often people using it in videos and recommending it. They have no idea about the danger to babys motor development and how it can affect the babys spine and back muscle, since they are not strong enough to hold the back, it can compress the spine. :)

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thank you for the feedback!

@elizabethbryan2213 Жыл бұрын

Recently found your channel and love it!! I know sitting up is a crucial milestone to start solids but does that include tripod position or they must sit straight up unassisted?

@friendlykiddoc8796 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching this video! Sitting in the tripod position is what I’m referring to as one of the indications that the baby is ready to start solids.

@AllaBelousov 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I didn’t know that about bouncer seats.

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

Yes most parents are not aware to limit the amount of time that a baby spends in a bouncer, or do away with having one all together.

@makitigano2502 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips. But when should we start these exercices?

@friendlykiddoc8796 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching this video. Tummy time exercises should be started in the baby's first month. The other exercises are usually better tolerated by the baby when they can hold their head up more steady, which typically is around 4 months of age.

@gintarana1019 7 ай бұрын

Hello Thank you for your video Can I ask you , what's the name of that fluffy support pillow and where can I get it. Looks so comfy for babies

@majdamagui3232 4 ай бұрын

It's a breastfeeding pillow i guess.. i have one not fluffy like that but foamy inside and comfy. It was a gift but you can find it in baby things stores

@anessabinery5654 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@courtneyjutras9968 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, do you have any tips for my 5 month old who seems ready to sit, she does the tripod position but she still randomly kicks her legs and throws her head back so I am constantly to scared to step back so she can practice more. Does that go away when she’s ready?

@friendlykiddoc8796 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s common for babies to kick or lean back, and then fall over from the tripod position. I encourage sitting the baby of a thick blanket on the floor or play mat, and then surround the baby with pillows

@afrozasultana5961 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful video. Thanks🥰

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Afroza!

@ayce1pnk694 3 жыл бұрын

Hi i found ur video may baby is 7 months and a week today and is still unable to sit straight. I was too afraid to train her as a 1st time parent but at the same time became anxious that she is still unable to do so. Should i be worried that she is still unable to sit straight even with support at this phase?

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you seeking my input. There is no need to worry about your baby not sitting straight yet at 7 months. All babies develop at their own pace, and some need more time to master the ability to sit straight. Continue to give your baby time every day to practice.

@rubinarai7534 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.. i am searching for this answer as my baby is also 7 month and not able to sit straight.

@ayce1pnk694 2 жыл бұрын

@@rubinarai7534 hi as soon as i started training my baby on a mat especially on playpen she started learning how to sit. I sit behind her and put a toy infront of her while she is sitting and leaning on me. Then while she's busy i slowly move backwards (just 2 or 3 inches making sure she's not leaning on me anymore but keeping te distance incase she realizes it and starts panicking. I did it everyday u til she mastered it. She finally was able to sit without support at 8th month. You can do it mommy as long as you have confidence and patience and determination.😉

@mojokopauline1365 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for the tips but my baby is 1year 3weeks he can't even crept on his own....Please i really need help 😣

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

Mojoko thank you for the feedback. I do have a separate video on how to teach the baby to crawl, if you would like to check it out. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jL-crcKblbyYgZ8.html There are some babies who skip crawling all together.

@blessyk1243 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips....can you please make a video separately on how to teach a baby to sit on their own from lying down position....can you add more tips about it

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

@Blessy K thank you for the video topic suggestion. This weeks video focuses on how to teach a baby to sit up from lying down position. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/abdmdcKHzJ_LfHU.html

@blessyk1243 3 жыл бұрын

@@friendlykiddoc8796 Thank you

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

@@blessyk1243 my pleasure!

@user-gy2ie3dn5y 9 ай бұрын

7 month 15 days baby still she didn't sit on her own but when we put on her sitting position she sit without support long time play with toys is it normal

@kaitlynmedlock4750 2 жыл бұрын

My baby is 8 months old and when sitting on the floor with him, his back turned towards me, it only lasts a couple minutes before he’s arching his legs and back against me and is sliding on his back to roll. He isn’t crawling he rolls to get to place to place and has good head control and neck strength but he won’t sit up long enough. He does use a sit me up seat and has since 4 months old but sitting up unassisted is still a challenge, he just slides down on his back and wants to roll.

@friendlykiddoc8796 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching this video. It sounds like your baby is capable of sitting, but has more interest in rolling around than sitting upright.

@proudofindian803 Жыл бұрын

When your baby sit and crawl

@MrsAshl3y Жыл бұрын

How soon after was your little one sitting up any update?

@varsharao86 6 ай бұрын

My daughter is about to hit her 10th month mark and she hates sitting up. She goes on her fours and goes back and forth but is unable to figure out how to go forward crawling I am a little worried.

@nicoperez9984 2 жыл бұрын

When i pull him up he tries to use his legs and stand but he cant stand his legs and ankles give out lol, is this normal or is something wrong?

@friendlykiddoc8796 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching this video. I recommend doing the exercise slower, and instead of you pulling the baby up, allow your hands to serve as support that the baby can use as an anchor to pull himself up against. Think of this exercise as you having your baby doing abdominal crunches. This way the baby is engaging the muscles in his arms and core, and the exercise is more effective in helping to strengthen those muscles. Doing it slower will probably also help with getting the baby to go into a sitting position instead of standing. Most babies are not able to support their own body weight on their legs without having a lot of support until around 7 to 9 months.

@hafllinshafy792 3 жыл бұрын

MINE hates to sit down just coz always my sisters carry her so she hates it and always she keep on crying when u put her n the sitting position why is it coz ey always carry her

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

It’s possible that your baby prefers to be carried around over having to do the harder work of sitting on her own.

@angelakm6108 3 жыл бұрын

Hi... my baby is 11months with Down syndrome.., and still she didn’t sit independently...plz help me,. Thank you

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Angel. We expect baby's with Down Syndrome to take longer to achieve developmental milestones, including sitting independently. Please speak with your baby's healthcare provider about therapies that your baby can receive to help with this.

@angelakm6108 3 жыл бұрын

@@friendlykiddoc8796 ya sure......thank you so much for replying to me...🙂 surely I’ll try my best for my baby.

@MadalinaS55 8 ай бұрын

I want to try these exercises with my 5-month-old but I'm afraid I'll harm my baby's spine. Should I be concerned about this?

@soniathomas3449 3 жыл бұрын

my baby wants to be on his tummy the whole time.. lol.

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

It's great to hear that you have a baby who enjoys doing tummy time.

@prathanachhetri7370 2 ай бұрын

My baby is 10month old she hasn't started sitting yet is it normal??

@mariaann7804 2 жыл бұрын

my baby is 8 months is it normal that he can sit without support but he can't put himself into sitting?

@friendlykiddoc8796 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Yes all babies master sitting without support before they are able to put themselves into a sitting position. It takes more muscle strength and coordination for babies to do it on their own. I created a separate video that focuses on activities to teach the baby to get in and out of the sitting position, that you may find helpful: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/abdmdcKHzJ_LfHU.html

@hfalak7008 Ай бұрын

My baby is going on 8 month but she never sitting

@susmismart7840 3 жыл бұрын

Which month baby can try to sit???

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

I have seen some babies try to sit as early as 5 months. But at that age they sit in the tripod position, sitting with their body bent forward and hands resting on the floor in front of them. Most babies are able to sit in the tripod position by around 6 months, and then sit without support around 7 months. Also it's usually only after 7 months that babies are able to get themselves into the sitting position from a lying position.

@susmismart7840 3 жыл бұрын

@@friendlykiddoc8796 I have one doubt.. do you know about infant lactose intolerance ??? I have 7month baby she have lactose intolerance I'm so worried about it . Do you know when will be cure infant lactose intolerance???

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

@@susmismart7840 I appreciate you seeking my input. Please speak to your baby's doctor about it. Since I am not familiar with your child's medical history and symptoms I'm not in a position to weigh in on this.

@susmismart7840 3 жыл бұрын

@@friendlykiddoc8796 okay sister thx u so much for your reply and also your helping mind

@sarahlamptey6257 3 жыл бұрын

2month

@mona2099 3 жыл бұрын

hey my baby is almost 9 months old and can't sit independently. what might be wrong?

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mona. It’s hard for me to speak to this without knowing your baby’s medical history and evaluating the baby. I recommend that you speak to your baby’s doctor about this and have your baby evaluated.

@mona2099 3 жыл бұрын

@@friendlykiddoc8796 she was diagnosed with agenesis of corpus callosum at birth. but she is fine otherwise can roll over and scoot. reaches out for objects and puts them in mouth. giggles. babbles. sleeps fine. feeds well. recognizes me her father and elder brother. should I still worry?

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

@@mona2099 it's great to hear how well your daughter is doing. Agenesis of the corpus callosum can cause some babies to have developmental delay. Keep working on teaching her to sit. It's only a matter of time before she will master this skill set.

@Cattifur 3 жыл бұрын

80 min tummie time 😱 I'm glad if I get 15-20 min a day 🙈 he hates tummie time. But loves to sit now, with help. 😅😅 He's just over 4,5 months old.

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

I hear you, some babies just don't like to do tummy time. I have a separate video on things parents can do during tummy time to make it more enjoyable. You might find it helpful. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLJ3psWblp3Km4k.html

@click3114 3 жыл бұрын

At what age do babies usually sit with support?

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

Babies usually tolerate being placed into the sitting position while fully supported around 4 months. But it’s usually at 5 to 6 months that they can sit supported by things like pillows. Of course every baby is unique, so some start doing it later than others.

@click3114 3 жыл бұрын

@@friendlykiddoc8796 Thanks doc

@harneet1420 3 жыл бұрын

My baby is 8 months but still the baby can't sit independently. Is it something to worry.

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

Continue to give your baby a lot of practice during the day to work on sitting. At your baby's next visit with the doctor, let them know that the baby is not sitting independently yet, and have them check the baby out. Some babies take longer to master this developmental milestone.

@harneet1420 3 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks

@momochannel6330 3 жыл бұрын

My baby is going to be 8 months and he is not sitting ☹️

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

All babies develop at their own pace. The next time your baby sees his healthcare provider, mention it to the doctor so that your baby’s ability to sit is evaluated.

@miaraxxxx 3 жыл бұрын

80 min?!?! My baby has reflux in lucky to get 5

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

The recommendation is to gradually work up to 80 minutes broken up into multiple sessions throughout the day. Of course in your baby’s case it will take some modification.

@svetlanapodkuiko4155 Ай бұрын

To sit at 6-7 months is natural and good. I think your lecture might entail harm for many babies, it is really dangerous.

@OmarAli-zf9kq 10 ай бұрын

Am tired of i have a separate videos you open it i have a separate video eeish

@martasanchez6372 3 жыл бұрын

What if baby is already starting to crawl but won't sit on her own? Baby won't stay in sitting position and will try to turn to crawling position

@friendlykiddoc8796 3 жыл бұрын

Marta thank you for your question. It’s okay if the baby starts to try to go into the crawling position when you sit her down. Keep giving her opportunities to practice sitting. Get a toy or object that your baby really likes. Hold it a little out of reach at her face level or a little above after you sit her down. This wash as she focuses on it, you can keep her in the sitting position a little longer. It takes time and practice, but your baby will get there.