4 Great Products to Help Baby Learn to Sit

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We are almost at the end of our very first year into Down Syndrome and I wanted to start sharing a few of the products that I have come across that will make your lives simpler. Right now I want to focus on supported sitting and the great stuff that is out there that will be a huge help to you in this area. (This was an area that took Cedar a long time to master and it wasn’t until we were between 10-11 months that he was starting to be able to sit independently for minutes at a time so this was a milestone that we had to work up to. In the meantime baby gets really tired of looking at the world from a tummy position so to help with supported sitting, check these items out…

When your babe is slower to sit the first product that was recommended to us was this chair by Fisher Price

Ferocious comfort & fun for your little one

This adorable lion seat provides a comfy and supportive place for baby to relax and play. The upright position gives baby a good view of the world and encourages interaction in a new way. The soft, upright seat and wide base provide sturdy support. Playful foot pads encourage baby to kick for squeaker sounds. Two linkable toys – a lion rattle with teether and sliding clacker rings – keep baby entertained. There’s even a snack tray so baby can enjoy favorite foods while sitting comfortably. Take the seat on-the-go; it folds for easy portability and storage with tray stored underneath. Seat pad is removable and machine washable for easy cleaning.

The Infantino Prop-A-Pillar Tummy Time & Seated Support is new to me just this week. Our early intervention development specialist brought this one out and what I love is that since Cedar is now sitting independently (though still wobbly if he gets too excited) it doesn’t do the work for him. It simply offers some support so that if I walk out of the room and he gets excited he won’t fall flat back on his head, he is reminded to engage his core and right himself. Plus, Cedar really likes this one so that makes it a win in my book!

Then there is the Galt Toys Inc First Years Farm Playnest and Gym, sit and play, why yes, a win-win.

And lastly for my top 4…when you have a reluctant sitter, bathtime can be a challenge. It was another mom on instagram who turned me on to this one, it looks kinda funny but it allows a baby who needs extra support to still enjoy bathtime.

Shnuggle Baby Bath Tub
The SHNUGGLE bath makes baby bath times easier and safer. The beautiful design with smooth curves and flowing roll top is perfectly shaped for your baby from birth (stage 1) right up to 12 months (stage 2) the bathtub features an integrated bum bump which helps to support your baby while they recline in the early months, giving you both hands free to wash and play with baby. When baby starts to sit forward (stage 2), the bum bump gives support and confidence making bath time more the large foam backrest is soft and warm to touch, making bath time more comfortable and when used with bath water at the ideal temperature of 100°f, your baby can enjoy a longer bath without getting cold. The small size makes it ideal to use in the bath, shower, kitchen sink or on the floor and as it is lightweight to easily carry when filled with water.