Best Gear for Sitters (6-9 months)

Your baby can sit up and is likely starting solid foods. High chairs, sippy cups, and baby-proofing supplies become essential as mobility increases rapidly.

Developmental Milestones

●Sits without support
●May begin crawling or army crawling
●Transfers objects between hands
●Responds to own name
●Starts solid foods and self-feeding experiments

Essential Gear Checklist

✓High chair with footrest for proper posture

✓Baby-proofing supplies (outlet covers, cabinet locks, gates)

✓Sippy cup or open cup for water with meals

✓Play yard for safe contained play

✓Push toys for pre-walking practice

✓Larger car seat if outgrowing infant seat

Expert Tips for the Sitter Stage

Baby-proof NOW, before crawling starts — it happens fast

A high chair with a footrest supports better eating posture

Let baby explore food textures — messy meals are developmental

Start offering a sippy cup with water at meals (no juice needed)

This is when play yards become incredibly useful as safe play spaces