The mother of a 3-month-old baby is concerned because the child is not able to sit independently. What should the nurse respond to this mother's concern?
A) Most babies sit steadily at 3 months.
B) Most babies sit steadily at 4 months.
C) Most babies do not sit steadily until 8 months.
D) Sitting ability and the age of first tooth eruption are correlated.
C
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An 8-month-old child can sit securely without any additional support. Babies are not able to sit steadily at age 3 or 4 months. Sitting ability does not correspond with tooth eruption.
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