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    When do babies start to sit up?

    Sitting up gives your baby a bigger perspective on the world and lets them play and grab things in a totally new way.

    But learning to sit up is a process, and it's not easy.

    Your baby's back, neck, and core muscles need to be strong enough to keep them upright, and they'll need to balance and figure out where to put their legs to keep from toppling over.

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    "This essential motor milestone requires strength and coordination," explains Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., a board-certified pediatrician, fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and member of the BabyCenter Advisory Board.

    Luckily, your baby has been building skills for sitting since birth.

    "The earlier milestones of head and neck control and rolling over are important developmental skills that usually precede and will facilitate sitting," Dr. Rosenberg says.

    When do babies start sitting up?

    Sitting up with support: By the time your baby is 4 to 5 months old, they'll probably have good head control and sit up wit

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