12 Jan 😬Have you been told that babies shouldn’t sit too early because it’s bad for their spines 🤔Did you buy a Bassinet Pram because you thought that baby shouldn’t sit upright until after 6-8 months old

👶🏻Sitting is a normal and necessary part of a baby’s development, and it does not inherently damage their spine when done appropriately. As babies grow, they gradually develop the strength and control needed to sit independently. It’s important to provide proper support during this developmental stage to ensure the baby’s safety and well-being.

Here are some general guidelines for safe sitting development in infants:
👶🏻Supervised Tummy Time:
Allow your baby to spend supervised time on their tummy to develop neck and upper body strength. This helps them gain the strength needed to eventually sit up.

👶🏻Supportive Seating:
Babies can begin with inclined sitting by using a baby bouncer or baby capsule or a reclined stroller at 45 degrees. Many babies are placed into these supportive seating positions as young as 1 week old.

👶🏻Natural Progression:
Babies typically start by sitting with support and then gradually progress to sitting independently. An Expert Paediatric Physiotherapist is able to help advise and teach you how to support your child in sitting for their age.

It is important to vary the position that baby spends in everyday, apart from just lying on their backs, to avoid baby’s head from becoming flatten on one spot. Giving your baby an opportunity to be on their tummy or in reclined supported seating will also allow baby to strengthen their neck and core muscles to promote their gross motor skills. 💪

If you are concerned about your baby’s head control or unsure how you can support your baby in sitting, ring My Favourite Physio on📱 (02)9790 4233 or DM us @myfavouritephysio to speak to one of our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists today!

#myfavouritephysio #paedsphysio #kidsphysio #earlyintervention #4monthold #newborn #1monthold #bankstown