Towards 6 months, babies become very active. Some turn well from back to tummy. Others crawl and try to sit down little by little. A few simple tips can help you teach your child to sit down.
Instructions
Step 1
You can try to sit down the baby from as early as 5 months. To begin with, hold the baby by two hands, so it will keep balance. Many kids see a toy trying to get it by any means. Place it so that the child reaches for it a little. These movements will strengthen all muscles, which will make learning faster.
Step 2
Place your baby on a sofa or bed before starting classes. Place some soft pillows around it to keep it from falling to the side. The first sitting lessons should not be long, 10 minutes will be enough for the child to work out. Increase the time of one session over time. Perform such exercises 7-8 times throughout the day.
Step 3
To strengthen the core muscles of your back, arms, and legs, do some extra exercises. Slowly move the arms of the crumbs to the sides and then cross them on the chest. Lift them up and down in turn, while stroking and rubbing a little. Also, bend both legs of the child alternately, and then simultaneously tuck them towards the tummy. Swimming helps to learn to sit well, it strengthens the muscles of the back, arms, legs. Do these in the bathroom or sign up for the pool.
Step 4
On a walk, babies closer to 6 months of age refuse to lie in the stroller and try to get up. Therefore, if the child makes attempts to sit down, do not rush to put him back, let the baby stay in this position until he gets tired. Try not to specially raise the back of the stroller to an upright position. At six months old, try putting your baby in a highchair.
Step 5
If by the age of 8 months the child is not making an attempt to sit up, then contact a specialist.
