MilestoneMovement· 9mo–12mo

Controlled Lowering to Sit

Ability to lower self from standing to sitting with control while holding furniture (not falling or flopping)

Medium (60%)
Connected0 related · 3 prereq

What the research says

Referenced across 1 developmental framework: asq_3

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Before this (3)

Required (1)

Helpful

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How it's taught

asq_3

Encourage practice of standing and sitting at furniture; ensure soft landing surface initially

Materials: Stable furniture, soft mat or carpet

What mastery looks like

Not yet

Falls or flops down when trying to sit from standing

  • Falls backward when trying to sit
  • Flops down heavily
  • No control during descent
Emerging

Beginning to lower with some control but often falls partway

  • Starts to lower controlled but falls partway
  • May land hard on bottom
  • Inconsistent control
Developing

Lowers to sitting with control while holding furniture

  • Controlled descent to sitting
  • Maintains hold on furniture
  • Lands gently most of the time
Secure

Consistently lowers to sitting with smooth control

  • Smooth, controlled lowering
  • Always lands gently
  • Good balance throughout movement
Reflexive

Automatic controlled lowering; may do so without furniture support

  • Effortless lowering to sit
  • May lower without holding furniture
  • Uses skill functionally during play

Activities for this (1)

Movement10mo–12mo

Step Sitting Practice

This helps help your baby reach the sitting position. Encourage your baby to practice sitting independently. Place your baby in front of a low step where she can see the sitting position. Gently help her turn and sit down on the step. Allow her to stay s

Formal assessments

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