https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:23:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365441 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 23:01:33 +0000 runnerd 2365441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS didn't sit independently until 6.5 months (and that was still wobbly). I had no idea that was something I should practice with him until about 2 weeks before his 6 month appt, so I was a little panicy about it, practicing all the time. The doctor was 0% concerned. He said progress is what mattered, and wouldn't be concerned unless he hadn't made forward progress at his next check up. I think your doctor is being kinda overly cautious!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365433 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 22:51:00 +0000 Jess1483 2365433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS1 was so very tiny, he couldn't really sit until after he crawled! He just had no base to do so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365382 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 21:30:47 +0000 blackbird 2365382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>T is still really wobbly at 6 months. But E was sitting great. I think there's a big range for this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365333 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:35:49 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2365333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: same with my dd! 7-8 months for us! Crawled on time too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365315 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:04:48 +0000 PinkElephant 2365315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think you need to worry, but a good way to practice is to let LO sit on the corner of s box that is a relatively cozy fit. It provides some support but still makes the baby's muscles work. A friend's pediatricîan suggested this trick and the friend shared it with me...it definitely helped my DD build sitting confidence (and made cute christmas photos, haha!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365287 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 19:31:46 +0000 macintosh 2365287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with others, DS wasn't sitting perfectly at 6 months. He was barely doing a tripod sit at 5 mo 3 weeks when we had photos taken. 3 weeks later at 6.5 months he had it perfected. It can happen fast! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365273 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 19:15:57 +0000 winniebee 2365273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>6.5 months for both of my kids....I wouldn't be worried at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365268 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 19:11:16 +0000 Astro Bee 2365268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO's doctor wasn't concerned that he wasn't sitting upright by himself at his 6 mo appt. He would sort of tripod with an arm at that point. He was able to sit independently a month later. He was already crawling though. The important thing to remember is that all babies develop at different rates. I'm surprised that your LO's doctor was concerned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365255 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 18:40:17 +0000 Peasinapod 2365255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My lo didn't sit until 8 months. that is when she could roll over into a sitting position on her own. I didn't try to just prop her up any earlier though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365242 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 18:00:20 +0000 SeptMomma12 2365242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone, I feel much better. Strange because our doctor is usually very laid back when it comes to milestones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365196 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:51:31 +0000 youboots 2365196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>T could not sit well- but started crawling well and sitting on the same day. About 6.5 mo. Yesterday she stood by herself for the first time at 8 mo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365189 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:47:24 +0000 gilmoregirl 2365189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son definitely couldn't sit well at six months. And he was unsteady (i.e. We stayed nearby or put pillows behind) until he could get in and out of a sitting position by himself, which was closer to 8 months for him. His doctor wasn't worried, and he went on to be an early walker. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365180 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:37:30 +0000 californiadreams 2365180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS sat independently for the first time at 6.5 months, and pretty sure it took practice before he was no longer wobbly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365178 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:32:18 +0000 Ree723 2365178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD1 was closer to 8 months before she was sitting and it was a bit later than that before I could trust her not to fall over. Our GP wasn't worried..... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365176 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:28:35 +0000 dc yoga bee 2365176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Odd, my pediatrician told me very few babies sit on their own by 6 months when I asked! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365161 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:13:10 +0000 LuLu Mom 2365161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD2 didn't sit until 7 months...more like 7 1/2. I think you are fine, 6 months is a tad early! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365159 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:10:00 +0000 twodoghouse 2365159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Neither of my kids (twins) were sitting perfectly at 6 months. They turned 6 months last November 3 and by Thanskgiving (so, almost 7 months) DD was sitting very solidly, but DS was not (I vividly remember because my sister was watching him for a sec and he fell over and smacked his head because she thought he could sit on his own! Oops!). Anyway, by the time he was sitting solidly he was also starting to crawl. He went on to be an early walker as well, and at 18 months he is perfect, if I do say so myself. :wink: Our pediatrician was not concerned in the least that they were not sitting solidly by 6 months. I would try not to stress if possible, and continue giving your daughter chances to practice to sit whenever you can. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365155 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:06:27 +0000 sapphire 2365155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The normal milestone is sitting independent by the end of the 6th month. Our LO could sit by 6 months but still had to be very closely watched until almost 7 months. And then she started crawling the next day! I would t worry at this point but just keep practicing it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365153 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:04:46 +0000 Mamasig 2365153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think DS2 sat independently until 7-8 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365149 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:58:59 +0000 lovehoneybee 2365149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>E didn't sit up straight on his own until 6.5 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365148 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:58:43 +0000 SeptMomma12 2365148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: @Adira: Thanks ladies! I was honestly shocked when she seemed concerned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365144 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:56:16 +0000 Adira 2365144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Logan couldn't sit independently until 7 months. I think you're okay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365142 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:51:37 +0000 hilsy85 2365142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO was not sitting confidently until 7 months--I remember because we did 6 month photos and it was REALLy hard to get any of him sitting because he would just fall right over! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365128 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:39:10 +0000 Eko 2365128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! We are two weeks shy of DS' six month appointment and are concerned they will say the same thing. He's a little wobbly but can kinda do it. He honestly has zero interest in sitting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/still-wobbly-sitting-at-6-months#post-2365119 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:33:17 +0000 SeptMomma12 2365119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just had my daughter's 6 month visit (she was 6 months last weekend) and the doctor was a little concerned that she's not sitting independently yet. She can sit for a few seconds, but eventually flops over. The doctor wants to see us back in a month to recheck it. I didn't realize this was such a hard and fast 6 month thing. I've been trying to work on it with her but she just wants to roll everywhere - she doesn't stay still! Anyone else have a late sitter? Any tips to encourage her? </p>