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A baby at 8 months does not sit on its own
A baby at the age of 8 months is already quite developed, and can sit, crawl and even get up, leaning on something. But all children are different, and someone develops faster, and someone slower. Do not worry too much if the child is not sitting by himself at 8 months. After all, most likely this is not a sign of pathology, it’s just that the baby is not yet ready for such an action.
Why doesn’t an 8 month old baby sit by itself?
There is no specific norm or schedule for when a child will begin to perform any actions, because all children develop at different rates. Some babies sit by themselves by 5 months, while others need more time.
There are several reasons why a baby at 8 months does not sit on its own.
Of course, for most moms, developmental delays cause panic. But not in all cases the unwillingness to sit to talk about the presence of pathology. And the main reasons why the baby does not sit down by itself:
- insufficiently strengthened muscles;
- the baby is not morally ready for independent sitting;
- overweight interferes with the baby.
But unwillingness to sit may indicate a developmental delay. You should consult a doctor if you notice symptoms such as underweight, strabismus, hypertonia, or, conversely, muscle weakness, rolling eyes, in your baby. In this case, the pediatrician will assess the child’s condition and prescribe adequate treatment.
What to do if the baby does not sit by itself
If an 8-month-old baby for some reason does not sit down on his own, and at the same time there are no pathologies or health problems, then you should not worry too much. It’s just that the baby’s musculoskeletal system is not yet capable of withstanding such loads. You should not rush things, and in no case should you do the following:
- Do not try to forcefully seat your child with pillows.
- Do not carry your baby in a stroller in a sitting position.
- You can not sit or carry the baby in your arms, seating him on the ass.
Such actions will lead to the disruption of the development of the baby’s motor system. And in the future, the child will have a lot of problems with the spine. In addition, attempts to seat a child can cause a negative reaction in a growing personality and he simply does not want to sit down.
In order for the baby to develop well, it is necessary to do exercises and massage for newborns from the first weeks of his life. In addition, swimming perfectly helps to develop the musculoskeletal system of the baby. Moreover, such exercises can be performed both in the pool and at home in the bathroom. Then, by the age of 8 months, he will not only sit on his own, but also crawl.