Why an 8-month-old baby is not sitting by itself
There is no set norm or schedule,when the child starts doing something, because all children develop at different rates. Some babies sit up by themselves by 5 months, while others need more time.There are several reasons why a child at 8months does not sit independently. Photo: Getty Of course, most mothers panic when their development is delayed. But not in all cases does the reluctance to sit indicate a pathology. And the main reasons why a baby does not sit independently:
- insufficiently strengthened muscles;
- the baby is not ready to independently sit morally;
- overweight interferes with the baby.
But the reluctance to sit may indicate a delay indevelopment. You should see a doctor if you notice symptoms such as underweight, strabismus, hypertonicity, or, conversely, muscle weakness, or eye rolling. In this case, the pediatrician will assess the child's condition and prescribe adequate treatment.
What to do if the baby does not sit by itself
If an 8 month old baby for any reasondoes not sit up on his own, and at the same time there are no pathologies or health problems, then you should not worry too much. It is just that the baby's musculoskeletal system is not yet able to withstand such loads. You should not rush things, and in no case should you do the following:
- Do not try to force the child by putting pillows on him.
- Do not carry the little one in the stroller in a sitting position.
- You can not sit or carry the baby in his arms, sitting him on the ass.
Such actions will lead to a violationdevelopment of the baby's motor system. And in the future, the child will have a lot of problems with the spine. In addition, attempts to sit the child can cause a negative reaction in the growing personality and he simply will not want to sit. In order for the baby to develop well, it is necessary to do exercises and massage for newborns from the first weeks of his life. In addition, swimming is great for developing the baby's musculoskeletal system. Moreover, such exercises can be done both in the pool and at home in the bathroom. Then by the age of 8 months, he will not only sit on his own, but also crawl.