When does the baby reach the necessary strength to sit still? Why is it so important to respect their pace and not force them to sit down before they are ready? These and many other questions are related to sitting, a term that may be unknown to us but which refers to the sitting position.
It is one of the milestones in a baby's development. the seat o The ability to stay seated gives babies independence by freeing their hands for other activities. And how important it is that they acquire a good posture when sitting when they are children. Imagine the spinal problems related to bad posture that they will be able to avoid.
What is sitting?
Sitting is a important milestone in development of the baby that gives him a lot of freedom. And it is that the ability to remain seated allows you to use your hands more freely for other activities: picking things up, holding them
It's important as parents do not force babies to hold this posture before they are ready; Let's respect your times! Not all children develop this ability at the same age and forcing them continuously could cause them, in the worst case, bone or muscle injuries.
A milestone in development
As we have already mentioned, sitting is a milestone in the development of the baby that does not always occur at the same age. When can I expect it? If you are a new mother, you probably ask yourself this question and today we try to answer it.
From six months the baby will begin to have the necessary maturity and strength to be able to maintain this position by itself. Does that mean that we should worry if he doesn't have it after 6 months? Not at all! They usually reach it between 6 and 9 months.
At first the child is usually seated with legs bent forming a kind of ring and will frequently use the hands to maintain balance and be able to stay in that position for longer.
Then, not before 7 or 8 months, he will begin to be able to sit with legs outstretched and little by little he will be able to rotate his head and trunk to one side without losing balance, shifting the weight of his body to that side.
for the 10 months the child should be able to stay perfectly upright and with their legs extended, which will allow them to carry out numerous activities in this position on different surfaces: high chairs, chairs, floors...
Why is it important?
Why is a correct sitting position important? Sitting allows the child to rest and have your hands free to develop all kinds of games with which they will develop fine motor skills. In addition, of course, it offers them a greater visual field so that they will also improve their perception and their senses.
Sitting also prevents risk of alterations or deformities bones and muscles by promoting more symmetrical postures. Postures that require control over the trunk and head and that will allow them to later reach new milestones such as the ability to crawl or walk.
But sitting doesn't just bring benefits to babies. I think none of us doubt the importance of a correct sitting position in adulthood. And it is to acquire a good posture prevents muscular and cardiovascular injuries and it is especially important for those of us who work for long periods of time in front of the computer.
Did you know the term sitting? Is it clear to you what it is and why it is important? Although it represents a milestone in the first stage of children, it is still important in adulthood. And it is that over time one acquires bad postural habits that can lead to significant health problems.