NOT Rolling over Yet Is It Ok???

It took my son a long time too. The thing that made him hold his head up was putting a mirror in front of him. My friend gave me a mirror that looked like a wedge, i think it was baby Einstein brand, and you can stand it up all different ways. I put his favorite little bunny on top of it and that did the trick. Good luck.

Don't worry...he will do it. Tell you ped though. I didn't crawl till I was 12mo..I was too fat!!LOL

My daughter had just turned 6 months the first time she ever rolled over. It is a bit "late", but still "normal". Our pediatrician wasn't worried.

Plus, most kids who show a slight delay in one area, are usually ahead in another. For example, my daughter said "Mama" before she rolled over! LOL Seems crazy - but its true!! She seems to always be "upside down" of what other kids are doing (can't do certain things that most kids her age can do, yet she does other things that kids older than her can't even do yet! lol)

And of course, there are other kids who are a bit "late/early" to do just about everything, and that is also perfectly normal and ok!

I would give him a bit more tummy time. As long as he is not screaming/crying, and you are right there, he will be fine! All babies kinda bury their face on the ground or in the blanket they're on - and that's ok. Maybe just try and turn his face to the side when he does this if it worries you?...

Give it a bit longer, and if he still isn't rolling over in a few weeks, then call your pediatrician to see at what point you should worry.

Good Luck!

Don't worry too much about this. Each child is different. My daughter never learned how to roll over neither when she was young. Just like your son, she could not lift her head up when I roll her over. She never learned how to crawl neither. She is just one of those who one day just got up and walk at the age of 11 months. I could not believe my eyes because she did not just take one step, or two. She walked all across the room which was about 7 feet wide. She is now 18 years old and is very athletic. So just keep on working on him by helping him to roll over and things that he needs to learn but if he does not learn, don't worry!

Here's a good link for you:
http://www.babycenter.com/0_developmental-milestones-roll...

He apparently is not yet holding up his torso? Or his neck/head when he is doing tummy time? Can he push up with his forearms?

When doing tummy time with him, perhaps don't try it when he is naturally tired or close to nap time. And try to give him more tummy time....
Is he sitting up or anything?

At 6 months, they usually are rolling over and rolling around. If you are concerned, ask your Pediatrician.
How is his OVERALL development? Is it on par?

The reason I ask is: I once baby-sat a baby like that... at 6-7 months old, she was still NOT rolling over nor even trying... during tummy time she could not do "push ups" nor hold her neck/head up, and she could not sit up either without help or without slumping over. She would just lay down on her back and not try do do much else. She had other developmental delays and concerns though.... not only not rolling over. I told her parents... they did not realize it... and to this day (I saw her once- she is about 5 years old now), she is still delayed in some areas.

NOT saying that this is the same as your son. BUT.... just that there are all kinds of concerns, or not, and all kinds of time-lines as to "when" a baby rolls over.

Bear in mind that there are "milestones" at each age (for which rolling over is a formal milestone) and then there are regular developmental changes and progressions. It is the "milestones" however, which indicate a concern or not, of a child or baby.
Yes, there is also the normal parameters that each baby/child develops differently and on their own... BUT, within that spectrum, there are "delayed" or "normal" ranges. Even if a child is "delayed" in an area... it does not necessarily mean they will be delayed forever, as like that baby I baby-sat. Lots of kids just catch up. My son is "delayed" in talking... but he has now just about almost caught up with his age now... he was previously 6-9 months delayed.

Ultimately, I would ask your Pediatrician.... and go according to your gut. There is nothing wrong with asking your Ped about your concerns... at 6 months, it should be his well-baby check up anyway. They will ask these things.

All the best, your son is probably fine,
Susan

He still needs his tummy time . If you don't allow him to be on his tummy then he won't strengthen his core which is essential for all of the other milestones. If he can lift his head or turn it from side to side while on his tummy then he's just fine.

I once heard from a Child Specialist to put the baby on his tummy each time you change him. It's an easy way to encourage tummy time without stressing over it as mommies. He will do it and no he's probably not behind, but if your concerned talk to your pediatrician.

Great!!! Each child develops in their own time. You can have play time by gently rolling him over like a rolled rug over and over laughing and playing make sure his arms are in a safe position he will feel the movement and work on mimicking that movement. You can roll your self and show him. they are quick learners, even at this age.

Studies have established average ages at which specific milestones are reached, as well as ranges of normality. In a normal child, progress within the different domains varies, as in the toddler who walks late but speaks in sentences early. see the table for more info on your age group: http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec19/ch269/ch269c.html
and relax! i've seen babies not rolling until much later - there was nothing wrong with them, just different "priorities" in their little bodies. after all - who gets to determine what's normal!?
Good Luck
V.

i wouldnt worry its normal. even him burring his face in the blanket is normal. tummy time is great and you should try it more it helps to streangthen his neck back and arms (which aide in him rolling). maybe just dont use a blanket under him if your worried about him smothering. my twin nephews didnt start to roll till about 6 months. where my daughter was rolling at like 2 1/2. babies develope very differently so my best advice is this - if his dr isnt worried you probably shouldnt be either. just give it time. also he may be ready for other things like supported sitting in a bimbo chair, boppy pillow or excersaucer. my daughter was crawling by this age so im not much help.

Help? Don't panic, it's normal. You should check out the parentcenter.com website for month-to month development. Mine is 7 months and just started to really rollover. And it's like all of a sudden he's rolling over, pushing up on his knees, he pull himself up in the crib, gets on all fours doing downward dog. And I didn't even worry about him not rolling. They are all diferent. Tummy time is really important, you need to try it a little more, he'll get stronger. Don't worry!

No- you have nothing to worry about. My son didn't roll over until around 5 months and still doesn't really (has only done it a handful of times) roll over from back to front (harder to do than tummy to back) and he's 7.5 months. He's on target... trying to crawl, sits well, fabulous at tummy time, etc...

Some babies just skip certain milestones or do them later. Make sure he gets enough tummy time so he can "practice". Even if he's a little uncomfortable, don't always "rescue" him at the first sign of fussiness. Give him an extra minute or two and try stretching is tummy time a few minutes each time so he can do it for 20 minutes or so. Having different objects around might help distract him and get him to do it longer.

I wouldn't worry... some babies are just more physical than others.

Don't worry. I have a 2 1/2 year old girl and a 9 month old boy and neither rolled over on purpose until about 7 1/2 months or so. (My son used to accidentally roll from tummy to back during tummy time from 2 weeks until 3 months, but stopped when he gained head control.) His big head just pulled him over when he pushed up on his arms. Anyway, they both are fine. He is up on his knees and almost crawling at 9 months and my daughter was crawling by 9 months and walking by a week after her 1st birthday. Every kid goes at their own pace. Just give him lots of floor time:)

He needs to spend almost all his waking hours on his tummy, this is very important for all development of movement, and also to prevent mishapen head from lying on the soft spot too much. Back to sleep, belly to play. He sould be holding his head up at a 90% angle from about 3 1/2 months, pushing his weight on his hands, etc. You can help him learn to roll by gradually pulling the foot and using your other hand at the waist, so he rolls one body part at a time. If it is hard for him to hold up his head on his tummy, they have tummy time mats that have a little pillow that goes under the arm pits, to position him more comfortably. They are like a boppy, but smaller. You can use the boppy that way, too, if you have one. Save the most exciting toys for tummy time, to keep him interested, and get down on the floor with him. If you have concerns about other aspects of his development (eye contact, smiling, babbling), you can get a free assessment through Inland Regional Center (if you are in the Inland Empire - if not, ask your pediatricitan what Regional Center you are in.) to see if he qualifies for free Early Interventions services. The number is ###-###-#### and ask for intake.

Many kids don't until they crawl. My son would roll to his side to reach a toy (that I purposely put out of reach) then roll back. Don't worry!

Despite providing tummy time and everything else recommended, my son didn't roll both ways until 7months, but he was walking at 10months! As long as everything seems physically fine, I would give it a little more time before you start worrying too much.

R. C

Consult your son's pediatrician, if your pediatrician sees nothing wrong, then this could be normal for your son. Sometimes children mature slower than others. Keep encouraging him to crawl by helping him get to his knees and hands, we did this for a little while and then my boys took off. There's not much you can do unless you consult your doctor or pediatrician since once your son begins to crawl, he will soon be faster than you can imagine.

Dear R.,

All children differ. I had one three weeks early with low birth rate that developed more slowing, but was fine. Play with your little son laying over your knees so that he can reach things or place a small solid pillow under him and lay him so his arms are in front of it with toys are out. He needs to strength his neck and back muscles before rolling. Pick him up and lift him in prone (face down position) into a horizontal position...he should be starting to arch his back and hold up his head in this position. Also, play "choo-choo" Pulling him up to sitting from a position of lying on his back and making choo-choo sounds until he is in a sitting position.
As he develops trunk muscle strength, he will start to roll. Many babies today sit in a car seat or other seats all the time and therefore are late rolling, crawling, etc. He is not behind physically at right now...right on.

Here is a chart to give you average abilities for some basics at various ages. If he is developing in all other areas, rolling will come and I would not be concerned for a few more months... when you visit the doctor he will know. Right now I am sure he is fine. Anywhere between the two months, the child will develop the abilities listed.

Enjoy your little guy...I have three sons:)
H.
(PS: I am an occupational therapist)

Child Development Chart
Normal Developmental Behaviors

Cognitive Psychological Motor Moral Sexual

0-6 Months
Recognition of mother; no concept of past or future; reaches for familiar people or toys Attachment to mother/ caretaker; totally dependent; totally trusting; learns intimacy. Sucking; hands clenched/ grip; neck muscles develop; pulls at clothing; laughs/ coos. None. Erections possible; both sexes can be stimulated.

6-12 Months
Objects can be held in memory; learns through routines and rewards; recognizes name; says two to three words besides “mama” and “dada”; imitates familiar words. Separation from mother; begins to develop a sense of self; learns to get needs met; trusts adults; stretches arms to be picked up; likes to look at self in mirror. Rolls over; stands with sup-port; creeps/crawls; walks with help; rolls a ball in imitation of adult; pulls self to standing position and stands unaided; transfers object from one hand to the other; drops and picks up toy; feeds self cracker; holds cup with two hands; drinks with assistance; holds out arms and legs while being dressed. None. Generalized genital play.

12-18 Months
Experiments with physical environment; understands the word “no”; comes when called to; recognizes words as symbols for objects (cat —meows); uses 10 to 20 words, including names; combines two words such as “daddy bye-bye”; waves good-bye and plays pat-a-cake; makes the sounds of familiar animals; gives a toy when asked; uses words such as “more” to make wants known; points to his or her toes, eyes, and nose; brings objects from another room when asked. Early social development; egocentric; accepts limits; develops self-esteem (love from family); plays by self. Creeps up stairs; gets to standing position alone; walks alone; walks backward; picks up toys from floor without falling; pulls and pushes toys; seats self in child-size chair; moves to music; turns pages two or three at a time; scribbles; turns knobs; paints with whole arm movement; shifts hands; makes strokes; uses spoon with little spilling; drinks from cup with one hand unassisted; chews food; unzips large zipper; indicates toilet needs; removes shoes, socks, pants, sweater Fear of authority figures. Continued generalized genital play.

My son, I was so worried because he didn't do anything like other babies I saw. First he rolled everywhere instead of crawled. Then he crawled army style with just his arms then finely he started using his legs.... When he started to walk it was on his knees, then finely at about 17 month FINELY he walked normal. I asked the doctor my family and they all said boys are late bloomers compared to girls and as long as you keep trying to show them they will get it eventually but once they are around 6 months they start knowing what they wanted to do and if they don't want to do it just yet... They won't. I'm sure he is developing just fine and one day will just start doing it and surprise the hell out ya because he'll be fast!!! Take care and if you are really concerned talk to your Pediatric doctor and see what he suggest.