Baby sit-up
Build muscles and prepare baby for sitting. Sitting is an important milestone in a baby s motor development. Strengthening the muscles necessary to maintain a seated position is a crucial step toward independence and the ability to explore the
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What you'll need
Build muscles and prepare baby for sitting.
How it works
- 1~30s
Alright, let's get started! To complete this activity, lay your baby down on your legs so that her feet rest on your stomach. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.
Watch for: Baby try to sit up when lying on their back while you pull them up by the hands.
- 2~30s
Great, now let's try the next part. Take your baby by her fingers and lean back slowly until her legs separate from your stomach. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!
Watch for: Baby lying on their back, they lift their head and make an effort to sit up.
- 3~30s
One more thing to try. Your baby will lift her legs high and balance them like a sea saw. During this exercise, observe if your baby raises her head and attempts to sit when lying face up. How does your child handle this? What do you see?
Watch for: Baby build muscles and prepare baby for sitting.