👶 Sitting and getting into a sitting position are key skills in a baby’s development, mastered between 7 and 9 months. Of course, there are babies who independently sat at 6 months, and those who showed good sitting control when placed as early as 5 months. These “developmental springs” make up 5-10% of the population. 🪑 Sitting refers to sitting control—the ability to independently maintain an upright position when placed. This means sitting straight, not propping oneself up, and not leaning