![]() Here’s how you do it: Sit baby on his bottom and roll him over to the side while setting him down. ![]() You can do this with every diaper change and sleep session which means, for a newborn, it can add up to 20 or more times a day. Set down and pick up baby while shifting his weight to the side in a rolling motion.You can start this one as soon as baby is born and - guess what? - it’s super easy to incorporate into your daily routine. ![]() Here are 10 tips for helping babies learn how to roll:ġ. And, guess what? YOU get to be a part of that preparation! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience (see full disclosure here). Regardless of whether babies take the fast or slow road to rolling, their bodies begin preparing to roll wayyyyyy before they ever flip themselves over that very first time. On average, babies tend to first roll from tummy to back between 2-5 months, from back to side between 4-5.5 months, and from back to tummy between 5.5-7.5 months. Some babies are ready to roll from the get-go, while others take their time. Cool, huh…or am I the only nerd in the room? Not only is rolling the first step in developing postural control (important for later development of fine motor skills such as handwriting), it is also important because it engages a part of the brain responsible for making the left and right sides of the body “talk” to and coordinate with each other (important for reading, writing, and developing higher motor skills). And don't forget to enjoy the ride! This first year of baby rolls, smiles, coos and steps is one of the most fun.Rolling is one of baby’s first significant motor milestones. After she knows how to crawl and stand with the best of them, she'll be ready to take her first steps and start walking on her own two feet.As always, check in with your pediatrician if you're at all concerned about the timing and nature of any baby milestones. Once baby gets the hang of rolling over and her neck muscles are strong enough to lift her head, both important motor development skills, she'll soon be sitting up - first with a hand from you, then unassisted.įrom there she may start crawling, and later master standing up. What milestones are next after baby rolls over? ![]() And be sure to offer lots of praise, cheering and encouragement when your little one finally makes her first flip. Just give her plenty of opportunities to practice, preferably on a blanket or a mat that will cushion the occasional (and, sadly, inevitable) noggin-bonk on the floor. It may take weeks of tummy time before your baby gets the hang of pushing up on her forearms and rolling onto her back, and many weeks more before she figures out how to tuck her arm under her body or over her head to roll back onto her stomach. Remember, too, that all babies hit developmental milestones like rolling over at their own pace, and in their own time. That way, if she rolls it’s more likely to be onto the side with her arm out in front of her chest - and then she’ll be slightly less likely to flip fully onto her tummy because it tucks that arm underneath her. If you're really worried about your baby rolling over to sleep on her stomach, you might try laying your little one down in her crib on her back or side with one of her arms extended. This is not a cause for concern, although you should continue to put your baby to sleep on her back, even if she doesn't stay in that position all night.īecause your little one has developed the strength and mobility to roll onto her tummy, she's also developed the ability to sense trouble when she's sleeping - which means she's far less likely to become trapped in a position where her breathing is compromised.Īfter 6 months of age, she's also past the high-risk stage for SIDS, which peaks when baby is between 2 and 4 months before tapering off. Once your baby starts rolling from belly to back and from back to belly, you may find that she starts rolling over in her crib at night, too. What should you do if baby rolls over in her sleep? Practicing a gentle roll from side to side and then onto her back lets you show your sweetie how it's done - or get down on the floor with her to show off a few rolling maneuvers yourself. ![]() Try placing some "belly bait" nearby so she can reach for it, which will help her build arm strength and muscle, and may also result in a side roll. If your baby's really indignant about being on her belly, start with shorter sessions of tummy time - one to five minutes will do the trick - and build gradually to longer tummy-play sessions.Īn activity mat with tantalizing toys is great motivation for helping your baby learn to roll over. As baby's first month progresses, help your little explorer work her way up to 15 to 20 minutes on her tummy every day (always under your watchful eye). ![]()
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