Help Your Baby Learn to Roll Over - Play with your baby while she is lying on her tummy. Bring her arms up under her chest so she can support herself. Little babies may only spend a few moments on their bellies, as their necks get tired from holding their heads up. As your baby develops strength in her neck, she may learn to roll over from her belly to her back. This may be a bit startling the first few times, as it often happens because she gets tired. Be there to support her as she experiences this new development with her body. Smile and rub her back as she strengthens her muscles to support her in learning to roll over.
Encourage your baby to roll over by putting a toy just out of reach to pique his interest. Once he has steady head control and starts reaching for toys around 3 or 4 months of age, he may learn to roll over while you talk to him and offer a toy. If your baby rolls from side to side, put a toy on the side he usually rolls to and see if he rolls over to get it. While your baby is lying on his back, gather his hands and feet together gently, and roll him from side to side if he likes it. This helps him get used to the movement of rolling.
Help Your Baby Learn to Roll Over
Trust your baby's development. Babies develop at similar rates, but each one is different. Have fun playing with your baby, and watch her take small steps toward rolling over, such as rolling side to side, reaching and rolling over accidentally. If your baby is not rolling over in either direction by around 6 months of age or you are concerned about her development, consult with a health care professional. Some babies benefit from extra stimulation and exercise while developing.
Do not leave your baby unattended even if he is not able to roll over, because babies can learn to roll over suddenly. If you place your baby on a bed or other high surface, such as a couch, be sure he is in the middle or back near the wall, and have baby safe railings in position to prevent falls. Some families also find that putting mattresses on the floor prevents falls when babies learns to roll over.
Helping a baby learn to roll over can be done through simple play. Babies generally learn to roll over from front to back around age 2 or 3 months and from back to front around 6 months of age. Each baby develops at his own pace and can be encouraged to roll over with a parent or caregiver's help. There's no particular rush in helping a baby roll over in most cases, as when he does, he will be on his way to moving around more easily. - by eHow
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