How to teach a child to roll over on the back and on the stomachPhoto: Getty
How to teach a child to turn over from the abdomen to the back and back
A baby's motor skills are an indicatordevelopment. The age when the baby begins to roll over is from 2 to 6 months. Such a large interval is due to the fact that children are born with different weights and temperaments. In addition, how the pregnancy and birth proceeded, whether the baby has neurological disorders are also important. The author of books on infant development, host of a TV show about health, pediatrician Komarovsky claims that it is possible and necessary. To do this, you need to do special exercises from the first weeks of life, do massage and play. Laying the baby on the tummy is an effective procedure for removing gases that torment the baby in the first 6 months of life. The initial stage of turning from the back to the tummy is turning on the side. Do not try to skip this stage. A bright toy lying on the side is a good stimulating moment for the baby to turn on the side. Having taught the child to turn on the side, it is worth moving on to the next stage - turning on the stomach. This can be done by moving the toy to the side and slightly behind the baby's head. The final stage is rolling from the tummy to the back. When the baby is lying on his tummy, rattle a bright rattle in front of his face, and then slowly move it over his head. The baby will try to see the source of the sound and turn over.
Exercises to teach the child how to turn over
To perform any movements, the baby needs developed muscles. Therefore, performing special physical exercises will help the baby master motor skills. Basic exercises:
- stretching: let the kid grab your fingers, then dilute his handles to the sides, and then cross them on the chest;
- "Bicycle": take the heels of the baby with your hands and make it the legs of the movement, imitating cycling;
- laying on the tummy: first, while performing exercises insure the baby, holding his head, he will gradually keep his head firmly;
- at the end of the gymnastics, massage the child with light stroking strokes, this will relieve tension from the muscles.
All exercises must be performed very carefully.and slowly, so as not to accidentally injure the baby. By doing a daily course of exercises, doing a light massage, you will help the child quickly master rolls and other motor skills. Read also: