When does your baby sit up?

Just after birth, your baby is not yet able to lift its head on its own. Simply because his neck muscles have yet to develop. It is therefore not for nothing that the maternity nurse explains to you that you must support your baby’s head well, for example when feeding and dressing.

After a few weeks to months, your baby will be able to keep his head upright and sit on your lap with support. And does he manage to pull himself up to a semi-sitting position by your fingers?

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Sit up straight

You will always have to support your baby in the beginning, but around six months your baby will try to sit up independently. This is best done from the prone position. So regularly put your child on his stomach – this is also good to avoid a preferred position and to eventually learn to crawl.

Not too long

Your baby’s back and neck are getting stronger. It is also becoming more fun for him to sit up straight: look what you can see from that position. Nevertheless, with a view to fatigue, it is wise not to let your child sit upright for too long. Not on a chair, but also not in a car seat or the buggy. A maximum of an hour is a good guideline in the beginning.

Once your child can sit upright independently, you can put him in the bicycle seat and start cycling together.

Source: Youth Health Care