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5 months old baby
Hello Doctor...my baby is 5 months old. Whenever we make him sit with support he bends forwards or his head is bending forward. Is this normal? Thank you
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Normal for age wait till 8 months for stabilized sit with support nothing to worry....
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Baby’s with sit with support from 6-8
Months and independently by 8-10 months.
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Do not make the Child to sit now.
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Still time is there to sit with support. Now he may fall when you try to make him sit. Nothing to worry. Wait for 1 or 2 months..
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