7. For an easy-to-use graphical illustration of when baby should sit up, please see our baby development chart. What this information says is that at age 7 months, roughly 70% of all babies can sit alone for short periods of up to about half a minute. And 90% of all babies can do so by about 9 months old..Similarly, by about 3 months about 50% of all babies can sit when supported with cushions. Let’s say have a baby of about 7 months old who does not sit alone for short periods.nd 90% of all babies can do so by about 9 months old.. Similarly, by about 3 months about 50% of all babies can sit when supported with cushions. Let’s say have a baby of about 7 months old who does not sit alone for short periods.