Advice History

What can I do to help my baby learn to sit?

 

When they are learning to sit up, they are also learning to balance their bodies. The Baby Book authors William and Martha Sears suggest giving your baby incentive to work on sitting up and balance by putting toys in front of her. You can dangle a toy in front of her and watch as she tries to reach for it one hand at a time. Or move the toy from side to side, this will make her move her arms and reach for it while sitting.

 

There are seats that help babies to sit up...are these safe?

Seats that help babies sit up can be useful for letting your baby get an early view of the world from above floor level. These seats are designed to be ergonomic for proper development and can be used once your baby can hold her head up, usually around six weeks. They are considered safe as long as they are used in moderation and always placed on a level surface. It should never be placed on a countertop, table or high surface where the seat could tip or fall. Don't leave your baby in the seat for longer than 30 minutes at a time. Also, while these seats are safe and support your baby firmly, never leave your baby alone while he is in the seat, as it is possible that he could tip the seat.