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Balance Development

Sitting balance is the ability to control the body’s center of mass over its support base while the head, trunk, and limbs move.

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Balance Development Before Standing and Walking

Balance Development Before Standing and Walking

Balance Begins Before Upright Postures Balance control develops long before a baby pulls to stand. During early infancy, the developing brain and spinal cord gradually learn to coordinate head position, trunk stability, and limb movement against gravity. Tummy time and varied floor positions provide opportunities to strengthen the cervical, thoracic, and abdominal musculature while helping […]

Sitting Balance Before Independent Sitting

Sitting Balance Before Independent Sitting

What Sitting Balance Means Before Sitting Alone Sitting balance is the ability to keep the body’s center of mass sufficiently controlled over the base of support while the head, trunk, and limbs move. It is not simply a matter of having strong abdominal muscles. The brain must integrate vestibular information about orientation and movement, visual […]