There is a rapid increase in the number of livestock. Given proper care and quality feeding, these animals reproduce instantly. But, of course, in order to get good results in terms of replenishing the herd and, accordingly, increasing the profitability of the farm, the fur farmer needs to know when to separate the rabbits from the female rabbit, how to properly care for the animals during this period of their life.

Mating and pregnancy

In most cases, rabbits of different sexes are kept separately on farms. During mating, the female is placed next to the rabbit. After a few minutes, she is taken back to her cage. You can find out whether the female rabbit is pregnant if you place her with the male again after two weeks. If she does not accept the advances of the “gentleman”, snaps and runs away, then everything is in order, and the number of rabbits on the farm will soon increase.

Actually, the pregnancy itself in these animals lasts about 30 days. The more embryos the uterus bears, the faster the birth will occur.

What you need to know about childbirth

Just before giving birth, the female begins to actively pluck the fluff on her chest and build a nest. Of course, by the time of birth, there should already be a special box in the cage, called a queen cell. The rabbit will drag hay into it, make a comfortable shelter for the newborns and cover it with fluff. Among other things, the female should have a full drinking bowl in her cage. In the absence of water, the queen may not begin lactation, and she will simply eat her babies.

A newborn rabbit is born completely naked and blind. The cubs of these animals, of course, cannot survive without a uterus. Rabbits feed their babies only twice a day - morning and evening. This is due to the fact that mothers’ milk is very fatty and high in calories. In two times, the rabbits receive the entire complex of nutrients they need, vitamins and microelements.

Immediately after birth, the farmer should check the nest for stillborn babies. This procedure should be carried out as carefully as possible, in the absence of the rabbit. Any dead cubs found should be removed.

What to do if the uterus throws newborns out of the nest

Rabbits are quite smart animals. Queens usually have an intuitive idea of ​​exactly how many babies they can support. Every extra newborn rabbit, in the opinion of the female, will be thrown out of the nest. And putting the kids back is completely useless. The uterus will get rid of them anyway. However, it is still possible to save the cubs in this case. To do this, they are removed from the mother and placed on another nursing high-milk female. Of course, the rabbit may not accept other people's babies. Therefore, before placing the cubs, the female should be removed from the cage. The rabbits themselves must be thoroughly cleaned of the mother's fluff, placed in a new nest and rubbed with the fluff of the adopted female. After this, the foster female can be returned to the cage. Since there will be no foreign smell in the queen cell, she most likely will not suspect anything and will feed other people’s cubs along with her own.

What to do if little rabbits are left without a mother

Sometimes it happens that after giving birth, a rabbit dies from illness or for some other reason. In this case, the orphaned babies are usually also placed with another female. If this is not possible, you can try to feed the rabbits artificially. A pacifier for orphaned babies is very easy to make from an empty ballpoint pen refill and a nipple. The nutritional mixture itself is prepared from whole cow's milk (3/4) and condensed milk (¼). The rabbits are fed as the female herself would do, that is, twice a day.

When to separate baby rabbits from the female rabbit in a separate enclosure

Most farmers believe that it is worth transferring cubs from their mother as late as possible. The fact is that the longer they are with the female, the better they gain weight and develop in the future.

Rabbits begin to eat independently from the feeder at the age of 17-20 days. By 24 days, their need for mother's milk is reduced by half, and by 35 days - by 92-95%. That is, if the baby rabbits are a little over three weeks old after birth, they, in principle, can already be removed. However, in practice, farmers rarely do this. Even with a compacted breeding pattern (pregnancy simultaneously with lactation), the young are kept with the mother almost until her next birth. The female rabbits are removed from the cage two days before giving birth. That is, at 25-28 days of age. They cannot be kept with their mother any longer. Before giving birth, the female should rest at least a little.

Sometimes farmers on their farms also use a semi-compact breeding scheme. In this case, mating is carried out 10-20 days after birth. The answer to the question at what age are baby rabbits separated from their mother, in this case - 35-40 days after birth. In the usual breeding scheme, baby rabbits are kept with their mother until they are one and a half months old. When broiler breeding, the cubs are placed in a separate enclosure on the 70th day after birth.

How to plant correctly

Thus, we found out when to separate the baby rabbits from the female rabbit. Next, let's look at how to do this correctly. There are several ways to remove baby rabbits from the uterus. Most often, the largest cubs are planted first. After two or three days, the remaining rabbits are removed from the uterine cage. You can also plant all the young animals at once. In this case, the female rabbit is placed in the enclosure with the cubs several more times once a day or every two days. This contributes to the rapid adaptation of young animals to new conditions. But, of course, such a jigging scheme can only be used with conventional, non-compacted breeding technology.

Feeding the uterus

So, it’s clear at what age baby rabbits are separated from their mother. But in order to raise healthy young animals in the future, the farmer also needs to know how to properly feed the uterus during pregnancy. During this period, as well as during lactation, the rabbit should receive all the nutrients, microelements and vitamins she needs. Otherwise, it will not be possible to raise healthy offspring. A rabbit that did not receive enough nutrients during pregnancy will have little milk. Consequently, she will throw out of the nest or gnaw on part of the litter. If there is not enough food during lactation, the rabbit’s milk will not be so fatty. As a result, the cubs will gain weight and develop poorly.

During pregnancy, the rabbit is given more concentrated feed. It is best to pour crushed barley into the feeders. You can also replace it with oats. Wheat is not given to rabbits. Also, there should always be hay or dried fresh grass in the cage.

To increase the amount of milk during lactation, the rabbit should receive dill and legume tops. Of course, both during pregnancy and when feeding babies, the female should be given root vegetables. Carrots, beets, and potatoes will be very useful. You can also give dried white bread a little at a time.

Feeding rabbits after laying

The young animals transferred to a separate enclosure must also receive the required amount of proteins, vitamins and microelements. Baby rabbits without a female rabbit eat three times a day:

at 8 o'clock in the morning the young animals are given concentrates and hay;

at 12 o'clock - root vegetables;

at 17 o'clock - again concentrates and hay.

In summer, hay is replaced with dried green mass. In this case, the question of what to feed the rabbits comes down to the correct selection of herbs. Many varieties growing in gardens and fields may be contraindicated for these animals. You should not give rabbits, for example, celandine, nightshade, tomato tops, and spurge. In both cold and warm seasons, it is useful to feed young animals brooms from birch, tala or elm branches.

Well, we hope that we have answered the main question of the article in sufficient detail - when to separate baby rabbits from the female rabbit. This is usually done one and a half months after the birth of the cubs, if the farm uses the usual scheme for breeding animals. In any case, jigging should be done correctly, and the animals themselves should be provided with good care during this period.

Just recently, your newborn baby was just beginning to open his eyes and looked at his crib with surprise. But time flies, and now he is interested in seeing everything that is happening in the world around him. Parents try to show the baby as many interesting things as possible, carry it in their arms, and I begin to think about when it is possible to allow the child to sit up on his own. All this is enhanced by the presence at home of all kinds of high chairs, armchairs, rocking chairs and slings that you so want to try.

Meanwhile, the question of when to sit the child down is very important, because the baby’s body, his bones and muscles are not yet strong enough, and any incorrect movements can cause him injury. And since the baby cannot speak yet, he will not let you know that he feels pain or discomfort.

When can you start seating your child?

Usually, babies begin to actively try to sit down on their own at 4-5 months. It is believed that the baby's muscles are ready to hold his body in a sitting position at the age of six months. Therefore, all pediatricians strongly recommend that parents not try to seat the baby earlier than 5-6 months. It’s best to wait until the child sits up on his own. He will roll, rise and fall, cling to the side of the crib with his hands and push off from the floor, in general, do everything possible to sit down. And at this time, his muscles will train and become strong enough for such a seat to be safe for the baby.

Why you can’t start your child early

If parents themselves begin to sit the child up without any preliminary preparation, his weak skeleton, especially the spine, may not be able to cope with the load, and a disruption of the connections between the vertebrae may occur. Such a spinal injury is dangerous due to possible consequences in the future. At an older age, a child may develop scoliosis.

If you place a girl too early, this can lead to curvature of the pelvic bones, and during childbearing years the girl will have a problem with difficulty in natural childbirth. In addition, many doctors claim that early birth of girls leads to the development of a curvature of the uterus and other pathologies, including infertility. Many parents, not trusting Russian doctors, take the American system as an example, when children are imprisoned almost from birth. But if there is even the slightest chance of injury, it is not worth the risk. And it’s better to wait until six months.

How to sit a child correctly

Now that we have decided what time to sit your child, we need to remind you of all the devices that cannot be used before this age. After all, a child can sit not only on the floor. For example, a children's table, a baby sitter. Although its backrest can be adjusted, it should not be used for up to six months. The same applies to a child seat in a car. If you need to go for a ride with your baby, hold him in your arms in a lying position.

It is not recommended to use a kangaroo carrier for children up to six months, as it places the baby in a position that is dangerous for a fragile spine. Even if you carry a child up to six months in your arms, try not to take him under the butt. It’s better to press his back to your stomach, and let him put his head on your chest.

At this time, while the child’s sitting up on his own is dangerous, you need to do a set of exercises every day that develop the musculoskeletal system and prepare the child’s muscles. Massage and gymnastics for newborns are very useful. In addition, when the baby is lying on a soft surface, you can give him your fingers so that he grabs them and gently pull him up, lifting his head from the surface. You can pull until the baby drops his arms and falls back on his back.

When the baby gains weight, but it is still impossible to sit him down, it is difficult for the mother. Because managing an active child, who is interested in everything, and who at the same time weighs 8-9 kg, is not easy. But you should wait a little, and you will be able to place your child without any fears.

It often seems to parents that their baby is growing and developing faster than what is expected by nature. Up to a year, literally every week the baby “gives out” something new: it begins to smile, grab toys, turn its head to the sound of its name, and so on. Therefore, sometimes mom and dad, especially inexperienced ones, rush things, thinking that they need to sit the baby down right now, because he knows how to roll over and lift his body, leaning on his arms, from a position on his stomach.

In fact, the answer to the question of whether it is possible to sit a child down depends on the readiness of his skeleton, spine, muscles and nervous system for such loads. Everything is provided for in nature, and if we go against it, we risk harming the baby, causing injury and causing health problems.

Every parent should pay close attention to the development of their child, master the necessary basics of the child’s physiology, so as not to make mistakes and not repent later.

A few words about the development of the musculoskeletal system of children under one year old

When sitting, the back and abdominal muscles are primarily used, with the lower limbs also playing a role. During the examination, the surgeon, orthopedist or pediatrician will immediately tell whether the baby is ready to sit. If so, you'll likely hear that you can start highchair training.

But if the muscles are not strong enough, the entire load will fall on the spine itself. This is very dangerous, as it is fraught with injuries to the vertebrae and intervertebral discs, displacements and curvatures.

There is an opinion that early pregnancy is harmful for their reproductive system, and that it can provoke a bending of the uterus. This is not so: the shape and location of the female reproductive age does not change from such actions. Therefore, there is absolutely no difference, or a girl, the main thing is that the spine is ready for this.

Perfect option

Today, more and more parents and pediatricians are inclined to believe that it is not worth interfering with those natural processes that are provided by nature. A normal, healthy baby who is developing correctly will sit in any case. This can happen at about 5 months, but the indicators are always individual.

If mom and dad have enough patience, they will wait until the child sits up on his own. In this case, there is no need to worry: his spine is strong enough, the muscle corset is formed to hold the torso in an upright position, and the stomach can withstand the load.

An infant at three, four or five months, before he starts to sit up, will pull himself up by the bars of the crib, roll over, lie on his side and from this position rise, fall and try again. This is an excellent workout for his body, which helps strengthen all systems and develop coordination.

When should you start helping your baby sit up?

Most parents still prefer to help their child learn a new skill. At what age can a child be seated? There is no definite answer to this question, because all children are individual. But pediatric specialists strictly prohibit trying to do this at three months or earlier, because the bones are still very soft, and between the vertebrae there are delicate cartilages that are easily damaged. The normal position of a newborn and infant for at least 90-100 days is horizontal. This rule cannot be broken!

Placing a 4-month-old child in a high chair is also not the wisest decision. Rigid forms will play a negative role here, and a baby who is not ready for such actions will most likely simply fall over on his side.

At five months, children actively try to sit down and straighten their backs in the arms of adults. The situation and the child’s readiness should be judged by how well he can do it. In any case, sitting down should be short and gentle.

It is correct to seat a baby from six months of age, and if he is not ready, then later. This is not a developmental delay at all; it should be remembered that each person is individual.

What is the help of an adult?

How to properly help a child learn a new body position? The following techniques can be used.

• Sitting on your lap: you can gradually change the angle between the knees and the baby’s body, allowing him to straighten his back.
• Carrying in a sling. Correctly selected carrying, wrapping and positioning of the child in the “m-position” (that is, when the butt is lower than the knees) is the prevention of hip dysplasia and strengthening of various muscle groups. Do not confuse a sling with a “kangaroo” - it is harmful for a baby to be in this type of carrier for up to six months.

Gymnastics

Exercises and massage play a special role in strengthening the muscles of the back and abdominal cavity, and in preparing the spine for the period when the baby can be seated. They need to be done in the interval between eating and sleeping for the little person. A prerequisite is the pleasure with which the child participates in the procedure.

• Using stroking movements, massage the back from top to bottom and vice versa. You can replace them with wavy ones. The adult's hands are on the sides of the spine. It is absolutely forbidden to palpate the vertebrae or press on them.
• Tummy massage: around the navel in a clockwise direction, avoiding the liver area; with the edge of the palm up and down on both sides of the navel.
• Extend your index fingers so that your child can grab onto them and raise the backrest. This is one of the most useful exercises, because it trains the back and abdominal muscles, preparing them for the period when it is already possible to start sitting the child down.
• Gymnastics on a fitball or gymnastic ball deserves a special mention. It allows you to relax and train your muscles at the same time. Place the baby on his tummy and, holding his back with one hand and his shins with the other, tilt the fitball and return it to its original position. Repeat the same, placing the baby face up. The first exercises on the ball can be done as early as 3 months.
• Specialists allow you to carefully sit the child on a gymnastic ball, holding it at the waist and gently rocking it. Speaking about at what age it is permissible to practice this exercise, it should be noted that the baby must be at least 5 months old.

A few words about various devices

Modern parents have a number of options to make it easier to care for their child, carry him in their arms, and keep him occupied for a while. But not all methods are safe for the baby’s fragile spine.

• Is it possible to place a child in a swing or a baby bouncer? Many of these devices have several positions, most often three - lying, mid and sitting. Until 3-4 months, the baby can only lie down. Then you can carefully move to the middle position, not forgetting to carefully monitor whether the baby is falling over to one side.
• Car seat. Manufacturers usually write at what age the device is used. Do not neglect these instructions, because staying in the car can often be long.
• When can a child be placed in a walker? The answer to this question is ambiguous. Orthopedists, for the most part, are categorically against such a device. It makes life easier for parents, but can cause dysplasia, developmental disorders of the spine, legs, and reproductive organs in children. If your family cannot do without a walker, allow your baby to sit in it for 20-30 minutes a day, no more.
• When can you put your baby in a high chair? Not until he himself learns to straighten his back and sit without assistance.
• When should I put my child in a kangaroo? Overall, this is a controversial baby carrier. Experts do not recommend keeping the baby in it for up to six months.
• As for the sling, it all depends on its type, material, and winding method. May-slings are allowed only from three months, ergo-backpacks - from six months. As for when it is possible to place a child in a carrier vertically, it is best to consult a specialist, because incorrect winding and positioning of the baby’s legs can cause injury to him.

The most reasonable solution for parents who are puzzling over when a child can be seated is patience, reasonable supervision and indirect help (gymnastic exercises, massage). A baby who sits up on his own will never harm himself, because the load on stronger muscles is normal, and weak ones simply will not allow the little person to straighten his spine. Encourage your baby's healthy activity without restricting it, and he will sit down exactly when needed.

Everything related to small children bears the imprint of expectation. First, the parents wait for them, then they wait for their first smile, walk, turn from back to tummy, first feeding, and so on. By 3-4 months we are already waiting, when will it be possible to place the child? Grandmothers of the “old school” began to sit down their children as early as 2-3 months. The opinion of modern doctors on this matter is completely different.

Approaches to the issue of planting a baby

Many mothers have heard that a child cannot be kept until a certain time. However, the abundance of all kinds of children's devices (car seats from 0+, walkers, jumpers, high chairs) casts doubt on this. And everything is very simply explained. There are several approaches to the question of when to sit down a little one.

1) American approach. The child is dropped off almost from birth. It is precisely for American users that so many deck chairs, kangaroos, baby sitters and other items of the children's industry are designed.

2) Domestic approach (followed by pediatricians from Russia and Ukraine). The child can be seated only when his abdominal and spinal muscles are stronger, that is, no earlier than 6-7 months. Otherwise, pressure is placed on the baby's spinal column, which leads to scoliotic changes.

3) The natural parenting approach, supported by many psychologists and pediatricians. According to him, the baby can be seated when he sits down on his own. And this can happen at 3, 4, and 7 months. If the baby sat down on his own, it means his muscles have finally become stronger for this. Need I say that parents pay great attention to strengthening the muscles of their children by doing gymnastics with them?

Myths around planting a toddler

The inconsistency of approaches between various specialists on the issue of the time of dropping off a child has given rise to many myths among parents, which instill false fear and plunge deeper into the abyss of ignorance. You may encounter the following views:

· If you cover your baby with pillows, he will learn to sit faster.

In fact, sitting in pillows leads to an arched position of the spinal column and “compression” of the spinal discs. Rolling onto one side (which often occurs in this position) leads to the development of scoliosis during school years. The baby is deprived of the opportunity to accumulate his own experience of sitting down; his muscles do not work. Guess whether he will sit down faster with this approach?

· The child needs help when he tries to sit up.

For the full development of the baby’s muscular system, he simply needs to go through the experience of clumsy attempts to sit down. All his attempts to roll, rise, all falls, pushes only strengthen him, allow him to feel his body and learn to control it. For the physical development of a small person, such attempts are similar to gymnastic exercises. By helping him, supporting him, you deprive him of the opportunity to learn from his mistakes.

A few more misconceptions

s Under no circumstances should you seat a child that is too small (4-5 months old). His attempts to sit down can and should be prevented.

Each of the newly born children is an individual. Everyone has different rates of development. And if the baby makes attempts to sit up on his own already at this age, then you should not prevent him. You won't tie him up, will you? And if your “obstacles” are announced by loud childish protests, you and he strive to get into the neurologist’s office in a short time. You need it?

s If you place a girl too early, her uterus will become inverted (due to the flexibility of the pelvic bones) and she will experience difficulty conceiving, bearing or giving birth.

This point of view occurs not only among mothers, but also among doctors. However, it has not been confirmed by any scientific facts. Numerous discussions on women's forums show that a curvature of the uterus does not in any way affect the ability to conceive, bear or give birth to a child. It’s just that if there is an opportunity not to place girls earlier than expected (6-7 months), then it’s better not to do this. Boys are allowed to sit down a little earlier (5-6 months).

s The ability to sit is formed when crawling has developed.

This is partly true. Even Dr. Komarovsky, beloved by mothers, recommends not to sit the baby down, but to encourage him to crawl. The most natural and physiological option for the development of human skills is the chain: crawling - sitting - standing - walking. However, in practice, everything happens completely differently: the child first sits down, and then crawls, or does not crawl at all, but immediately gets to his feet and walks. Individuality does not fit into the framework of the norms established by someone!

Devices for children

The baby can sit not only on the bed or the floor. There are a number of devices in which it can be planted, but this is not advisable. Of course, these devices make life easier for parents to some extent, but for the child they can be fatal. We are talking about walkers, jumpers, kangaroos, car seats, lounge chairs and feeding tables.

Few people know that these products can only be used from six months of age. Some of them are adjustable so as not to sit down, but to sit down the baby. However, then the fears of parents who do not drop off their girls, but quite calmly “put” them into a kangaroo, baby sitter or walker, are incomprehensible. It is not advisable to place babies in car seats or sun loungers until they are at least 3 months old. It is better to transport the baby in a baby basket and rock it in your arms.

All of these devices are harmful to the developing spine. Not only the spinal column, but also the legs (for example, in walkers) can be subject to deformation. It is better to pay attention to gymnastics and massage of the baby and wait until he sits down on his own. If your son or daughter begins to crawl, you don’t have to sit him down, but give him a little “suggestion” on how to do it. To do this, one leg of the little one (when he is in a position on all fours) should be bent under his body and, supporting the body with your hands, lift it up and to the side. After several demonstrations, you will not have to specially sit down your child. The child will do it himself!

Everything related to small children bears the imprint of expectation. First, the parents wait for them, then they wait for their first smile, walk, turn from back to tummy, first feeding, and so on. By 3-4 months we are already waiting, when will it be possible to place the child? Grandmothers of the “old school” began to sit down their children as early as 2-3 months. The opinion of modern doctors on this matter is completely different.

Many mothers have heard that a child cannot be kept until a certain time. However, the abundance of all kinds of children's devices (car seats from 0+, walkers, jumpers, high chairs) casts doubt on this. And everything is very simply explained. There are several approaches to the question of when to sit down a little one.

1. American approach. The child is dropped off almost from birth. It is precisely for American users that so many deck chairs, kangaroos, baby sitters and other items of the children's industry are designed.
2. Domestic approach (followed by pediatricians from Russia and Ukraine). The child can be seated only when his abdominal and spinal muscles are stronger, that is, no earlier than 6-7 months. Otherwise, pressure is placed on the baby's spinal column, which leads to scoliotic changes.
3. The natural parenting approach, supported by many psychologists and pediatricians. According to him, the baby can be seated when he sits down on his own. And this can happen at 3, 4, and 7 months. If the baby sat down on his own, it means his muscles have finally become stronger for this. Need I say that parents pay great attention to strengthening the muscles of their children by doing gymnastics with them?

The inconsistency of approaches between various specialists on the issue of the time of dropping off a child has given rise to many myths among parents, which instill false fear and plunge deeper into the abyss of ignorance. You may encounter the following views:

• If you cover your baby with pillows, he will learn to sit faster.

In fact, sitting in pillows leads to an arched position of the spinal column and “compression” of the spinal discs. Rolling onto one side (which often occurs in this position) leads to the development of scoliosis during school years. The baby is deprived of the opportunity to accumulate his own experience of sitting down; his muscles do not work. Guess whether he will sit down faster with this approach?

• The child needs help when he tries to sit up.

For the full development of the baby’s muscular system, he simply needs to go through the experience of clumsy attempts to sit down. All his attempts to roll, rise, all falls, pushes only strengthen him, allow him to feel his body and learn to control it. For the physical development of a small person, such attempts are similar to gymnastic exercises. By helping him, supporting him, you deprive him of the opportunity to learn from his mistakes.

• Under no circumstances should you seat a child that is too small (4-5 months old). His attempts to sit down can and should be prevented.

Each of the newly born children is an individual. Everyone has different rates of development. And if the baby makes attempts to sit up on his own already at this age, then he should not be prevented. You won't tie him up, will you? And if your “obstacles” are announced by loud childish protests, you and he strive to get into the neurologist’s office in a short time. You need it?

• If you place a girl too early, her uterus will become inverted (due to the flexibility of the pelvic bones) and she will experience difficulty conceiving, bearing or giving birth.

This point of view occurs not only among mothers, but also among doctors. However, it has not been confirmed by any scientific facts. Numerous discussions on women's forums show that a curvature of the uterus does not in any way affect the ability to conceive, bear or give birth to a child. It’s just that if there is an opportunity not to place girls earlier than expected (6-7 months), then it’s better not to do this. Boys are allowed to sit down a little earlier (5-6 months).

• The ability to sit is formed when crawling has developed.

This is partly true. Even Dr. Komarovsky, beloved by mothers, recommends not to sit the baby down, but to encourage him to crawl. The most natural and physiological option for the development of human skills is the chain: crawling - sitting - standing - walking. However, in practice, everything happens completely differently: the child first sits down, and then crawls, or does not crawl at all, but immediately gets to his feet and walks. Individuality does not fit into the framework of the norms established by someone!

The baby can sit not only on the bed or the floor. There are a number of devices in which it can be planted, but this is not advisable. Of course, these devices make life easier for parents to some extent, but for the child they can be fatal. We are talking about walkers, jumpers, kangaroos, car seats, lounge chairs and feeding tables.

Few people know that these products can only be used from six months of age. Some of them are adjustable so as not to sit down, but to sit down the baby. However, then the fears of parents who do not drop off their girls, but quite calmly “put” them into a kangaroo, baby sitter or walker, are incomprehensible. It is not advisable to place babies in car seats or sun loungers until they are at least 3 months old. It is better to transport the baby in a baby basket and rock it in your arms.

All of these devices are harmful to the developing spine. Not only the spinal column, but also the legs (for example, in walkers) can be subject to deformation. It is better to pay attention to gymnastics and massage of the baby and wait until he sits down on his own. If your son or daughter begins to crawl, you don’t have to sit him down, but give him a little “suggestion” on how to do it. To do this, one leg of the little one (when he is in a position on all fours) should be bent under his body and, supporting the body with your hands, lift it up and to the side. After several demonstrations, you will not have to specially sit down your child. The child will do it himself!

Let's summarize: there is no need to force the baby to sit down. When the muscles responsible for sitting are formed, he will sit down on his own. However, parents can help him from the cradle by doing strengthening massage and gymnastics. Patience to you, dear mothers!