At what age does sitting without support typically begin?

At what age does sitting without support typically begin?

• A. 4-6 months
• B. 1-3 months
• C. 9-12 months
• D. 6-8 months

Answer: (D)

Sitting without support requires developing enough trunk and neck control to balance the body upright. By about six to eight months, most babies have the core strength and balance to sit independently for short periods, using their hands for support or to explore. Earlier than that, around four to six months, many infants still need help and are often sitting with support or propped. Later, around nine to twelve months, babies are usually moving more (crawling or pulling to stand), and independent sitting is already established but not the earliest window. So six to eight months is the typical age range when sitting without support begins.

Sitting without support requires developing enough trunk and neck control to balance the body upright. By about six to eight months, most babies have the core strength and balance to sit independently for short periods, using their hands for support or to explore. Earlier than that, around four to six months, many infants still need help and are often sitting with support or propped. Later, around nine to twelve months, babies are usually moving more (crawling or pulling to stand), and independent sitting is already established but not the earliest window. So six to eight months is the typical age range when sitting without support begins.