Don't Switch to a Stroller Until You Check For This

Sitting a baby up in a stroller before they're ready presents some significant safety risks. It also leads to a baby who's uncomfortable, which means they're probably not going to enjoy riding in the stroller.

So, when can a baby sit in a stroller?

There are a few things they need to be able to do first. Once they can, you can use a few simple tests to check if they're ready to make the transition to a stroller.

In this video I'll walk you through what those tests are, and how to do them with your little one. This will help you know for sure if they're ready to sit up in the stroller next time you go for a walk.

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[Umtata]

Literally just came to YouTube to see if you had a video on this, thanks!

[PennyAfNorberg]

our daughter grow of her basinet ( and all on the market) before she was ready to sit in a stroller. we let her layingen in the stroller until she was ready, or when she want to sleep in it.

[graczznumerempierwszym]

This is what I needed! Thank you very much!

[kingnov]

Hi ma’am can you make a video on social skills for toddlers
Like making them overcome fear of new people, making friends etc.

[julessb]

Random question for mom’s out there….. would it be odd if your mother in law decided all on her own to put ur 8 month old in the stroller without the car seat even thu you didn’t tell her to yet? We have two under two and we use the double stroller our youngest has to be in the car seat and now bc she’s introduced him to the front facing sitting in the stroller he always gets fussy when we put him in the car seat stoller. Idk just found really strange she thought this was okay for her to decide to do when I asked her to take him for walk, neither me or my husband said to her ‘hey we aren’t using the car seat in the stroller anymore for him’ and also she walked out older one when he was this age and we didn’t have him out of the car seat til 9 or maybe10 months old, so it’s not like she didn’t know to use the car seat for him. This is just one of many things thu that I felt she’s over stepped her boundaries with 🙈🤷‍♀️🙏

[hamburger]

What about if your baby insists on leaning forward even if you have their stroller in more of a seating position because all they do if it is in a reclined position is lift thear head and lean it forward. My baby does this regardless and she's only just turned 4 months old but she hates laying down unless on her change matt or bed time.

[lauren]

A bit unrelated, but I just wanted to say thankyou for the recommendation of the Oball - it can literally entertain my almost-4-month old for sooo long. She loves holding it and sticking her tongue between the holes 😅 it is so entertaining for her, she loves to play with it when we are going on walks, in the car, or when I am cooking dinner.
Also I was wondering if you could do a video about pets and safety please, or just general baby-proofing the house? (Not sure if you have done one already). Thanks 😊

[thebreakdownartist]

I knew about the slumping but not the tests thankyou. We just put out 4 1/2 month old in a stroller, he’s 99 centile for height and completely outgrown the carry cot

[ONEstunnas]

Do you have any videos on helping to develop postural control? My baby slumps to the side when I practice assisted sitting

[CatMcCloud]

Do you have a video on when baby is ready for solid foods? I hear they’re supposed to be able to sit up on their own? Does that mean able to stay sitting up, or get to a sitting up position from a laying down position?

[natyuen]

Hi Emma! Thank you for this, may I ask if my baby (3 months old) has good neck strength but isn't sitting up himself yet, is it safe to transition him tp a stroller seat but kept in a flat-ish reclined position? I'm conscious it his bottom is still not lying flat and am unsure of any unintended consequences. Thanks so much

[goldentipzgtyt]

Is there one for a high chair ? My baby was slumped for a while to one side at 6 months old in the highchair (despite sitting up at the beginning) but sits up properly now at 1 years old!

[pugtrees]

Can an infant car seat that locks into a stroller still be used (with supervision of course!)?

[jesystar]

My newborn has been in a doona stroller since birth, she is a month and a half. Our apt is small and my husband works as and an uber driver which requires him to use the car frequently and we can't leave the carseat in it (we only have one car) we went for the doona since its very compact and it's a stoller and carseat all in one. With that said is that stroller not good for her? She sits up reclined but it's not a bassinet/flat basket type of stroller...
(She doesn't really recline to the side because it has a great head insert but now am concerned once I take it out 😢)

[shikhasharma]

I am big fan of yours and follow your suggestions. My son is 6 months old.He tilt his neck on right side most often.I keep on practicing him tummy time when he was 1 week old. Is it a red flag. What I have to do.

[Tsukiwolf]

Can anyone help me with getting the milestone chart? For some reason it doesn't work when I click on it

[adaobiokwuka]

My baby is 5 month plus and still shake his head 😔 . Is it normal?

[maddog]

is it normal for a 10 month old to not crawl and sit yet?

[priusa]

Hi Emma! Can u pls talk about chiropractor care for kids? I heard so many advantages of finding a qualified professional and treat ADHD and overall health for kids and adults. I feel it doesn’t get the attention deserved! Thanks