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5 months old baby

2021-01-24 04:46:17
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....

Answered2021-01-24 11:04:00

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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.

Answered2021-01-24 10:20:02

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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..

Answered2021-01-24 05:59:59

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