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10 week old baby looks like hes doing crunches and like hes trying to pull himself up on by holding onto my fingers, is he trying to sit up?
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Not likely: Babies can't 'get to sitting' until about 9 months on average. He is likely just exercising his new muscles.
Answered 2/26/2017
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Milestones: This is a good signs that the baby has good strength and developing well. Babis usually sit around 6 months of age.
Answered 9/28/2016
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