My Son Is 8 Months Old. He Can Sit For A Brief Moment Without Support. HATES Being On His Stomach. Started Rolling Around Since He Figured Out How To Get OFF His Stomach. Not Crawling Or Getting Up On Arms And/Or Knees. Since He Knows How To Roll Back Over I Can't Have Him "Fight It Out" On His Tummy. Im Getting Frustrated And Feel Like He Is Not Up To Par. I Know All Babies Develop At Their Own Rate But Honestly He's Not So Quick Huh?
2007-08-02 08:56:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
He's fine. Don't compare your baby to other babies.
My son, who is a genius now that he's 4, didn't crawl until he was almost 10 months old, and didn't walk until 14 months. Don't worry so much.
Calm down, and play with your baby.
2007-08-02 09:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by ♥≈Safi≈♥ ☼of the Atheati☼ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. He's fine. Here's an idea. I always make sure that my daughter's toys are put up. I have a basket underneath the table with her name on it. In order for her to get to the toys she wanted to play with.. she had to figure out a way to GET there. Trust me.. once she realized no one was going to pick her up everytime she made a peep.. or hand her a toy to play with.. she "scooted" right over there and got what she wanted! It was amazing! Now she's 10 months old and CRAWLING EVERYWHERE!! Just be patient. It will happen.. and then you will be sitting there wondering, " Now why in the WORLD did I want him to hurry up and crawl?? Cause he's into EVERYTHING!" ha!
2007-08-02 09:59:16 · answer #2 · answered by jenadee_01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably just best to leave him to it. There are things you could try. How often does he sit in your lap, or that of his father? Does he sit in any body's lap? Is he actually getting the experience of sitting in a comfortable and enjoyable way.
A child in the first year has a very active brain. Looking at a picture book together, naming names and making noises, and associating books with fun and security may stand him in good stead for the future. Talking to him is much more important at his age than reading to him.
The other thing you could try is getting him involved with other children of his age. Children are great at copying. Of course there is the likelihood that other children will copy him and start rolling.
You probably would be advised to have him checked to make sure that all his limbs and joints are in order and working as they should be, and that he has been doing plenty of kicking and thrashing to build up his leg muscles. And while you are at it check also that he is not deficient in any minerals.
2007-08-02 09:41:03 · answer #3 · answered by d00ney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do no longer worry lots at in basic terms 5 months previous. he remains a teensy boy! Do you have a "infant wellness center" (A floor mat with toys? Tiny Love makes a great one) whether he receives cranky, permit him spend time on it. He may well be fussy using fact he's annoyed that he can not "attain" a toy. yet it is physically powerful frustration! it is going to help inspire him! yet do no longer rush him. His character may well be a "end & scent the roses" style. in case you rush him now, his finished existence he might sense like he on no account receives to 'take excitement in' the 2nd and continually has to hurry. permit him be slightly infant. they actually improve up so quickly, and suitable away, you will seem back on at the instant and sweetness the place the time went.
2016-10-09 01:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a 16 month old who wouldn't walk, just wouldn't, she walked at 17 months. Shes now 38, is a mother of two, a college graduate, with honors. And she runs.
If the doctor is aware of his development and isn't too worried, then neither should you be. My daughter wasn't so quick either, but in the long run, she ran.
2007-08-02 09:06:51 · answer #5 · answered by justa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he's only 8 months old. give him some time. Does he play with you? does he smile at you? if so, he is fine. just keep playing with him and giving him the opportunity to crawl and sit. you are doing a great job.
2007-08-02 09:15:01 · answer #6 · answered by Pamelab 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get him to sit up unsupported try getting him a BeBePod or a Bumbo seat.
2007-08-02 08:59:32 · answer #7 · answered by נєѕѕι¢α (ανα'ѕ мσмму) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋