Side-to-back rolling: an important early motor skill
Between 6 and 8 weeks, many babies learn to roll from their side to their back.
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Learning to sit (hint: it doesn’t happen in a baby seat)
Sitting develops in stages, like all milestones—and there’s no need to rush it. More time on the floor is better than sitting in a baby seat for helping your baby improve strength and balance. In this post: Side-lying provides balance and core work When your baby plays on their side, it’s easy for them to … Continued
The secret sauce for back-to-belly rolling
Rolling from back to belly is a skill that emerges from 3 to 5 months, but your baby is laying the groundwork for it now. Here’s exactly how to encourage this skill. In this post: Get your baby ready to roll Where the head goes, the body will follow. A fun plaything such as the … Continued
The No. 1 place for playtime: the floor
Side-lying, kicking, hand discovery. Your baby is already laying the foundation for major milestones like rolling over and crawling. Here’s what motor skills experts want you to pay attention to right now. In this post: Side-lying brings hand awareness Use the Standing Card Holder with the Black & White Cards to engage your little one … Continued
Ready to end tummy time for good? Do this skills check first
If your baby's rolling out of tummy time, they may be ready to stop—or they might need some different strategies.
Activities for your 4-month-old from child development experts
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Tips to transition to swaddle-free sleep
Once your baby reaches a certain developmental phase, swaddling is no longer safe. Read through our tips to transition out of swaddles.
Your Baby’s Physical Development: 3-4 Months
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Throwing and rolling and flinging, oh my! How to support your baby’s love of making balls move
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Everything you need to know about babies and rolling
Your baby will likely roll from belly to back much sooner than rolling from back to belly. Here are the average ranges for when babies start rolling.