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When will babies start sitting on own
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My son is 8 months 10 days old. He can sit with some support, but he is still not able to sit up on his own.
If i forcefully make him sit, he tries to lie on the floor.
Please tell should i worry about this?
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Nothing to worry because he's already sitting with support
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Put pillows all around or make him sit between your legs and place a toy in front so he supports himself on the toy as he plays with it
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Do it for short periods and don't overtire him
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Nothing to worry about, some kids attain sitting without support anywhere btwn 9-11 months.. u can wait for two more months.. don’t forcefully make child sit
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Can consult online for further queries
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
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Vadodara
We have to teach and it starts from 5 months of age
Keep 3 pillows on 3 side to make baby sit for long
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