Check the floors and remove small items and potential choking hazards.Never leave your baby unattended on an elevated surface (such as a bed).Secure your baby on the changing table with the safety strap and keep your hand on or right next to them.To keep your baby safe once they're near rolling: You'd be surprised by the things a rolling baby can get their hands on. It's important to babyproof your home if you haven't already. Give your baby a play mat or tummy-time mat where they can practice their moves comfortably.Make tummy time more fun by singing songs, shaking toys, and lying down next to your baby.Give your baby plenty of tummy time to strengthen the muscles they need to roll over.Put some toys just out of reach to encourage your baby to roll for them.Here a few ways to encourage rolling over: As long as your child continues to gain new skills and shows interest in getting around and exploring their environment, don't worry. While some babies adopt rolling as their primary mode of ground transportation for a while, others skip it altogether and move on to sitting, lunging, and crawling.
They may even rock on their stomach, kick their legs, and "swim" with their arms.Īll this exercise helps your baby develop the muscles they need to roll over in both directions – likely by the time they're 5 or 6 months old. 5 to 6 monthsĪt 5 months old your baby will probably be able to lift their head, push up on their arms, and arch their back to lift their chest off the ground. When they suddenly end up on their back, they may be just as surprised as you are! At first, rolling over can be a little scary for your baby – but they'll soon be happy about their new skill. Your baby will likely roll over for the first time while doing tummy time. This helps strengthen the muscles they'll use to roll over. When placed on their stomach, your baby may lift their head and shoulders high, using their arms for support. That newfound control may include the ability to do a mini pushup.
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