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 Sitting
3 to 6 months
While many parenting books say sitting is a milestone for 6-month-olds, you really should think of it as the very beginning of truly being able to sit. Six-month-olds typically can sit if they're propped up or are leaning on their hands in a tripod position. However, very few actually develop the back and body strength to sit upright without support until they are older. Those who do generally tip over so easily (if you sneeze, for example), that you certainly wouldn't be advised to leave them sitting on a hard floor! 6 to 9 months Your 6- to 9-month-old will probably begin to sit unassisted. While many infants start to work on their sitting skills before this age, their ability to sit well (in other words, without tipping over and hurting themselves) takes some time. By 7 months, the average infant can sit while leaning on both hands for support. By a month later, he will progress to sitting alone without support, and by 9 months, he should be able to get into a sitting position on his own and to reliably sit unassisted for longer periods of time. Return to Ages and Stages main page
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