i know someone who has a 9 month old son like i do. her baby sits on the couch for most of the day watching tv and eating. it doesnt seem very healthy. she isn't worried about him falling off either...! he just sits there. he doesnt crawl or sit up well on his own yet either. should i be concerned for her baby? i know every baby develops at their own rate, but shouldn't he be getting more time on the floor to encourage him to move around on his own? The back of her baby's head is really flat too, i don't know if that's normal in babies or if there's something really wrong with him??
my own son is walking (holding onto furniture) and loves to explore.
2007-05-11 11:29:16 · 14 answers · asked by JumpingBean 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Oh my goodness, that is so sad! What your friend is doing, is called NEGLECT! That poor baby. It breaks my heart that people like your so called friend have children. Im sick to my stomach right now. I have a 6 month old little boy, I couldnt imagine just letting him sit on the couch all day! The reason her baby doesnt sit up is because he never gets off the couch. Babies need to be on the floor kicking thier legs, stretching out. Playing with toys and getting fresh air. I dont mean to be so judgemental but it sounds like borderline child abuse. She doesnt deserve to have children. I sure hope she atleast hugs him and kisses on him several times a day. I know she is your friend, but maybe you should talk to her. Maybe she has postpardum depression. If she does then she needs help. That is not a healthy situation for a baby. Oh and the flat head thing needs to be looked at! Alot of babies get flat head, but thats what tummy time is for! Do something, sounds like your friend needs help.
2007-05-11 15:01:44 · answer #1 · answered by Luvin_MyLil_Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be worried. My son is 8 months old and there is no way I could keep him on the couch all day. He won't even sit on my lap anymore he is constantly moving. He does not crawl yet but always trying to walk or scoot somewhere. The flat head comes from laying on it to often. The baby needs to have some time to move around and he should be able to sit up on his own by now.
2007-05-11 13:59:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if this is true or not but as far as the baby's head being flat I heard that comes from them laying down on their back all the time. As far as crawling my nephew was eleven months before he started crawling and I don't know about the sitting up well, my son sat up for the first time at four months.
2007-05-11 11:39:21 · answer #3 · answered by prcsdime 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a nine month old should be supervised when on a couch. He/she should be at least trying to crawl on a nice clean floor, with mommy nearby. I've also heard that when a childs head appears flat in the front and/or the back, it could be signs of down syndrome. look at his/her hands next time you see the baby, then look at your own. a "normal" person should have at least two distinct horizontal lines across the palm, a child with down syndrome would most likely only have one. Children with down syndrome also tend to grow at a slower rate.
2007-05-11 11:55:28 · answer #4 · answered by Marie Jane 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow... that is not good. Maybe your friend doesn't know that she's supposed to be playing with him, and encouraging him to meet his milestones? I hope that's the case, otherwise I'd consider it some form of neglect.
His head is flat because he's always on his back. She should definately give him more time on his tummy so his head can regain its normal shape. If she doesn't, it'll stay that way. By the way, doesn't she take her kid to the pediatrician? The doctor should be giving her guidance about this stuff.
2007-05-11 14:23:12 · answer #5 · answered by Emily K 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The baby should not have a flat spot anymore. He should be crawling, scooting or trying to stand up.
Maybe her son has a disability and she's afraid to tell you.
2007-05-11 11:41:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have a ten month old lil girl anf she is very vibrant and crawls and is almost walking, in my opinion you should let your friend know that is isnt healthy for her baby to sit on the couch alone for one thing and the babe needs to be on a feeding schedule and a sleep schedule to. the flat headed thing is from sleeping to much and no having enough tummy time ...........good luck telling your friend
2007-05-11 12:27:19 · answer #7 · answered by rachel r 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, there is something wrong with that. We don't need a world full of stupid babies, and tv raising your kids leads to stupid babies and then stupid adults. Sure, tv can teach them things, but they also need imagination. Imagination encourages thinking ability, which leads to problem solving skills later in life.
All it takes is one fall off of that couch that he 'just sits on all day', and she's in for it.
2007-05-11 11:42:27 · answer #8 · answered by pancakes & hyrup 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah you should be worried. she isnt being a very good mother either, my 9 month old son loves being in his walker and crawling on the floor
2007-05-11 11:36:09 · answer #9 · answered by pikzzi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is normal to be on the couch all day, but I would be more concerned if he were 9 years old.
2007-05-11 11:37:09 · answer #10 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋