Learning Activities For Children » Babies http://learningactivitiesforchildren.com Learning Activities for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary school aged children. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:40:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Teaching Your Baby To Sit Up By Themselves http://learningactivitiesforchildren.com/teaching-your-baby-to-sit-up-by-themselves/ http://learningactivitiesforchildren.com/teaching-your-baby-to-sit-up-by-themselves/#comments Thu, 16 Dec 2010 22:00:50 +0000 Melissa http://learningactivitiesforchildren.com/?p=246 Most babies are able to sit independently between 4-7 months. For some babies sitting independently comes naturally, for others it takes a lot of practice. No matter which category your baby falls into, these exercises can help strengthen your baby’s back and neck muscles to encourage independent sitting.

  • Tummy time is the first step to helping your baby strengthen her neck muscles. By 4 months old she will probably be able to lift her head and chest up to look around. If she is unable to do this at 6 months old you may want to discuss this with your doctor.
  • Bumbo chairs and Boppy pillows help your baby learn to sit up by providing enough support that they can sit up without toppling over.
  • Hold his little hands while he sits on his bottom with his legs in v shape. This could be a good way to help an older sibling feel important by helping the baby learn to sit.
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    • 4 1/2 cups of water
    • 1/2 cup of dish soap
    • 1/2 cup of corn syrup

    Bubbles are a wonderful introduction to science and provide hours of fun and exploration for children of all ages. Even babies can make bubbles by waving a large wand around.

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