#Asktheexpert# My baby is 5 n half month old Is it okay if I make my him sit even before he started sitting or does it affect his backbone? Or his posture?

2 Answers

Author of questionMom of a 5 yr old boy4 years ago

A. Thank you for the response doctor, but my question was if it is okay to make him sit on lap or by holding his hands? I’m concerned about his back

Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. most of the babies will be sitting with support around 6 months of age and a baby can sit without support once baby completes 8 months of age in some baby's it may be delayed by few more weeks

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