27 weeks - www.kidspot.com.au baby’s first year update

Baby's First Year Kidspot Welcome to week 27! This Week Your Baby Is: Sitting Well, it had to happen eventually! After weeks of false starts (and unexpected toppling over) your baby is finally sitting on her own. And how proud of her are you? To sit independently, your baby needs to learn how to balance her weight evenly and how to hold her head, neck, shoulders and spine erect. To begin, your baby may lean on one or both arms to steady herself. But within a couple of weeks, you'll find that she no longer needs her arms for support - and this now frees her hands for exploring. You may be stunned to also discover that your baby can move herself from a tummy position into a sitting position using her arms. Discover more about your baby's physical development Hot Topic: High-chairs No matter how well your baby is sitting when he starts eating solids, you will be tempted to immediately rush out and buy a high-chair to sit him in for meals - there's nothing better for keeping both baby and mess contained! But before you make this investment, ensure that he is confidently sitting unassisted before you let him lose in a high-chair. High-chairs are designed for sitting children and if your baby can't sit independently, then you run the risk of him slipping to the side or under the tray so that he becomes wedged in the chair and very upset. Until you're sure about his sitting skills, it's better to feed him while he's sitting in your lap, his stroller (in a slightly reclined position) or a rocker if you have one. Find out what to look for when buying a high-chair Kidspot Tip: From sitting to crawling Once your baby is sitting confidently you may find that she starts to propel herself forward by shuffling her bottom. Not quite crawling, but this is movement, and you may discover that once she's proficient with this action, she may not ever crawl in the classic sense. While bum-shuffling (as it's technically known) will get your baby where she wants to go, it's still a great idea to give her regular time on her tummy to encourage her to continue developing her gross motor skills and body co-ordination. Read about the best ways to encourage your baby's development through play Join the Kidspot Baby Club for access to the best prizes and giveaways, real advice from real mums and access to a supportive, friendly Easy Recipes Healthy dinner ideas Easy entertaining Salads Snacks Quick breakfast ideas Search all recipes Your Baby Breast or bottle? Baby care advice Best baby sleep info Baby names finder Your newborn Baby activities Just for Mums Enjoy MySpot today Join Kidspot Social Browse Kidspot Market Win daily prizes Get Kidspot Daily Unsubscribe from the mailing list? Click here If this is not your correct week, please click here to change your baby's birth date. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL Use only as directed. Incorrect use could be harmful. For the temporary relief of pain and fever. Consult your healthcare professional if symptoms persist.