Six and a half month old baby can't sit

The old people often say that babies will learn to roll over at three months, sit up at six months, and crawl at eight months. That is, babies will generally learn to roll over at three months, sit up at six months, and crawl at eight months. This statement has some basis, but every baby's learning ability is different, so it cannot be used as a standard for the baby's growth and development. However, at six months, parents still need to teach their babies how to sit according to certain methods.

It is very normal for a six-month-old baby not to be able to sit alone.

The old saying goes that at three months the baby can roll over, at six months he can sit up, and at eight months he can crawl. This means that at six months the baby can start learning to sit and stand, not that he can sit independently at six months.

Generally, babies can learn to sit and stand when they are about six months old. At the beginning, they can learn to sit and stand by relying on sofas, quilts, or pillows for one or two minutes at a time. Of course, strollers or baby chairs that can sit or half-sit are also good choices.

Start learning to sit and stand at six months old, and be able to sit independently at around seven months. Sitting and standing too early is not good for the baby's lumbar spine, so don't be too anxious, let nature take its course, and take it slowly. If the baby cannot sit and stand at eight months, it is recommended to see a doctor.

Generally speaking, babies at this stage can walk from one end of the sofa to the other, holding on to their feet. They will occasionally look down at their little feet, and then slowly try to sit down by themselves. But he will still fall on his butt with a "bang", and then grin at you foolishly. A few seconds later, he would pull himself up by the weight of something, and then fall down again. Parents, don’t be too nervous, let your baby explore this interesting world on his own. All you have to do is watch him and make sure he doesn't hit any other part of his body. The baby will be able to sit on his own after falling down a few times!

3. Things to note when your baby learns to sit

1. Don’t sit for too long

When you first start learning to sit, the training time should not be too long. You should know that the baby's spine has not yet fully developed. If you sit for a long time, it is easy to cause scoliosis and affect normal growth and development.

Do not let your baby sit with his legs in a "W" shape or with his legs pressed under his buttocks, as this will easily affect the development of his legs. The best posture is to sit cross-legged with his legs crossed and facing forward.

3. Do not sit alone

Do not let your baby sit on the bed alone to prevent him from falling off the bed due to external force or excessive movement. Parents can use guardrails to enclose the space where the baby sits to ensure safety.