When does a baby start to roll over?
In reference books on child development you canread that babies should master "rollovers" by about 3-3.5 months. At this time, the baby already holds his head in a vertical position. Most often, the baby makes the first turn while lying on his tummy. The little person rolls over onto his side, and then onto his back. Rolling over from back to tummy is more difficult, so children master this skill closer to 5 months.When a child rolls over, he learnscontrol their movements Photo: Getty But the children are different. And to be precise, when your child turns over, nobody can. Therefore, parents should never leave their kids on their own bed or table. At the most inopportune moment, children can fall and get serious injuries. Plump children do not show much desire to learn different motor skills, so they are somewhat late in this regard.
Why the baby does not roll over
If a premature baby is a little behind indevelopment and is in no hurry to roll over, this is normal. But sometimes even a full-term baby cannot roll over. Often the reason is hidden in pathological muscle tone. If at the age of 6 months the baby does not even think about rolling over, then you need to urgently go to the doctor. Following the recommendations of a neurologist, massage and medical procedures will help the child master this skill. Sometimes children just need help to roll over. This should be done so often that the baby tries to do this action on his own. What to do:
You need to alternate turning over to one side and then the other.You can also place a soft toy in front of the baby lying on his stomach, so that it is slightly to the side. The baby will want to touch the object that has attracted his attention with his hands, and he will turn over voluntarily. Over time, he will learn to control his movements. In the process of turning from stomach to back, the baby trains his muscles and musculoskeletal system. After all, the little person has to learn to crawl, sit and walk. And simple turns are an important step towards this goal. It is also useful to know: