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Around 4 to 6 months is the usual time for baby to begin to roll over. Before he gets to that milestone, you will see him rock from side to side. It isn't until this age that his coordination and strength allow him to master the skill of the roll over! You can do several activities to get him ready for this next step. These activities help work on his balance, coordination, and help him learn more about his body. They also help in encouraging his gross motor skills, which are really important in learning how to crawl. |
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There are several ways to help your baby start to roll. Put your baby on a blanket on the floor. Pick up the blanket on one side and lift up until baby slowly starts to roll on one side. You can alternate sides as well. As he gains more control of his body, you can pull the blanket further and further, causing him to roll more. You may have to move his little arm out of the way as he rolls. Another way to help him roll is to gently roll him yourself. You can push baby over with a light touch so that he can feel what his body is going to have to do to roll over. While most babies roll back to belly first, you can also practice belly to back. Try putting a toy at a distance and rolling baby closer to the toy. He will slowly begin to see that rolling makes him mobile! |
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My baby loves to practice rolling! There are several things to keep in mind. If baby is fussy, stop. You want this to be a positive experience for him. Also, you may have to adjust his arm or leg to roll him properly. Finally, when he is on his tummy, it is a good time to add some tummy time. Get on his eye level so that he will stay on his tummy longer. Read his cues and roll him back when he starts to fuss. Soon he will be rolling everywhere! |
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