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Sitting independently
My baby is going to be 7 months old on 19 nov but he cant sit independently when we make him sit he sit in tripod sitting for 20 to 30 sec is it normal??
When he will start sitting independently???
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Can wait for a month.
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Yes.. Babies at this age do sit leaning forwards on hands
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By 9 to 10 mnths should sit indefinitely without support
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It’s normal for a baby to sit in a tripod position for a few seconds at almost 7 months old. Many babies start sitting independently between 7 to 9 months. Encourage tummy time and let him practice sitting with support.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Can wait for month
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
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12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
U can wait for 1 mnth
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