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Introduction
As a new parent, you may be wondering about the milestones that your baby will reach as they grow and develop. One of the most exciting milestones is when your baby learns to sit up and crawl. These skills are important for your baby’s physical and cognitive development, as they help your baby explore their environment and develop new skills.
Sitting
Sitting is an important milestone in your baby’s development. It allows your baby to see the world from a different perspective and interact with their surroundings in new ways. Most babies begin to sit up on their own between the ages of 4 and 7 months, although some babies may take longer or reach this milestone earlier.
To help your baby learn to sit up, you can encourage tummy time from early on. This will help your baby develop the core muscles they need to sit up on their own. You can also sit behind your baby and support them with your hands as they practice sitting up. As your baby becomes more confident, you can gradually reduce the amount of support you provide.
Crawling
Once your baby has mastered sitting up, they will likely start to explore their environment by crawling. Crawling is an important skill that helps your baby develop their coordination, balance, and spatial awareness.
Most babies begin to crawl between the ages of 7 and 10 months, although some babies may take longer or skip crawling altogether and move straight to walking.
To help your baby learn to crawl, you can encourage them to move by placing toys just out of reach. You can also get down on the floor with your baby and crawl with them. This will help your baby learn by example and encourage them to explore their environment.
Conclusion
As your baby grows and develops, they will reach many exciting milestones, including sitting up and crawling. These skills are important for your baby’s physical and cognitive development, and will help them explore their surroundings and develop new skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When do babies learn to sit up?
- When do babies learn to crawl?
- What can I do to help my baby learn to sit up and crawl?
- What if my baby is not sitting up or crawling yet?
- What comes after crawling?
Most babies begin to sit up on their own between the ages of 4 and 7 months.
Most babies begin to crawl between the ages of 7 and 10 months.
You can help your baby learn to sit up by encouraging tummy time and providing support as they practice sitting up. To encourage crawling, you can place toys just out of reach and crawl with your baby.
Every baby develops at their own pace, so don’t worry if your baby is not sitting up or crawling yet. If you have concerns, talk to your pediatrician.
After crawling, your baby will likely start to pull themselves up to standing and eventually begin walking.