7 months...still not sitting up completely on his own.

vls80 · September 2009

DS can sit up using his hands (on the floor or on his legs for support), and sits okay if he's holding something in his hands (like a toy, I think it helps his balance)...but still does not sit up completely unassisted. His Dr. didn't seem that concerned at his appt. last month...but he's inching towards 8 months, and still so wobbly. He's almost crawling, and can't sit. I swore I wouldn't, but I'm having a hard time not comparing milestones to DD....she was so far ahead. I know boys tend to be slower....but this seems way behind to me? When would you be concerned?

Fish4Fun · September 2009

vls80:
When would you be concerned?

Not until the doctor is concerned. Just keep helping him do situps to strengthen his tummy muscles. I'm sure he'll get there soon.

KathrynMD · September 2009

I wouldn't worry that much about the sitting/not sitting.

Does he move around, look for toys, try to get to them? As long as he's making some effort to move (even if he's not totally successful) I wouldn't worry.

vls80 · September 2009

He moves all over the place, grabs, reaches, puts things in his mouth. I just know sitting is a big milestone though.

susie1079 · September 2009

DS didn't sit up really really good until 9 months but 2 weeks later he was crawling wonderfully. It happened so fast, from one thing to the next. One growth spurt and he accomplished 2 milestones at once. As long as you see the progression and he is trying and slowly getting better, that's all that matters right now.

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