Motor Skills
Sitting Up
Typical age: 6 months
Independent sitting is a turning point: it frees up your baby's hands for play and exploration. Most babies sit with support around 5 months and independently by 6-7 months. Strong core muscles and balance make this possible.
Signs to Look For
- ✓Sits with support and minimal wobbling
- ✓Sits independently for several seconds
- ✓Uses hands for balance (tripod sitting)
- ✓Can reach for toys while sitting without toppling
When to Talk to Your Pediatrician
Every child develops at their own pace. However, talk to your doctor if you notice:
- •Cannot sit with support by 6 months
- •Cannot sit independently by 9 months
- •Consistently falls to one side
- •Appears very stiff or very floppy when seated
Keep track of every milestone
Check them off as they happen and see what's coming next, based on the same CDC guidelines.
Open the milestone trackerBased on CDC developmental milestones. This is informational only, not medical advice. Every child develops differently. Consult your pediatrician with any concerns.