5 Months: Sitting

 “Yesterday was a big day because Zahra sat all by herself!  She is so happy!  Of course, I had to put her in this position first. She can’t take her hands off her feet because she falls backwards.  I keep her safe by putting soft pillows and blankets all around her and sitting with her while she plays.”  

Zahra is five-months old and has attained the developmental milestone of sitting independently.  Her parents are proud and it is easy to see that Zahara is proud too.  What are the building blocks for independent sitting? Continue reading “5 Months: Sitting”