There is still controversy over when to sit down the baby. The opinion of some is that until the child sits down on his own, he cannot be seated. But there is another position that says there is no harm in early sitting down. Let's try to figure it out.
Why not?
Pediatricians, who have more than one year of medical practice behind them, adhere to the first opinion. And they believe that it is not worth rushing nature. Let the baby sit down by herself when the due date comes.
The muscles that hold the human body in a horizontal position are not sufficiently developed in babies. And simply unable to keep the back of the child straight. Sitting still physically unprepared for such a position of the baby, the entire load is automatically transferred to the spine of the crumbs. This causes not only discomfort, but also fraught with spinal injuries.
Another disadvantage of early sitting down is psychological discomfort. Being in an unusual position, the baby feels a sense of fear.
When can I?
The desire to change the usual position and see the world from a different position arises most often in half-year-old children. At this age, the muscles of the press and those surrounding the spine have already grown stronger. The child is able to independently keep his back straight without needing additional support. Six months is exactly the age after which the pediatricians give permission to disembark the baby.
How to do it correctly?
There are some helpful tips on how to properly sit down a girl:
- In no case should you use pillows or bolsters as support for the back of your child. The child should immediately get used to keeping his back straight without relying on additional devices.
- It is best to start sitting down on your knees.
- After the usual daily gymnastics, you can do another simple exercise. It is necessary to give the child your index fingers, and when the baby clings tightly, you need to help her to sit down. It is imperative to insure the child, but you do not need to hold him with your hands. When the baby gets tired, she will return to her usual position. As a rule, several such workouts are enough for a girl to sit down without the help of her mother.
- Six months is a conditional date. It all depends on the development of the girl, her physical form. And the mother should not worry at all if the baby is not yet sitting on her own or, on the contrary, has sat down herself much earlier.
Delay can occur for many reasons, but the main one is lack of physical development. Daily activities will help correct the situation. Excess weight can also prevent a child from sitting down. In this case, the pediatrician will help you adjust the baby's menu.
