Question
My child is 8 months old and a twin. The older one doesn’t roll over very well, and the younger one can’t roll back. Is this situation not normal? I would like to get some help with this.
Answer
Hello! Generally, children develop a cervical lordosis around three months old, at which point their neck can move. By six months, as the thoracic curvature develops, they can stand and roll over. Around 12 months, the lumbar curve begins to form, and children can stand and walk independently. Premature babies tend to lag behind their full-term peers in growth and development. Therefore, it’s necessary to correct the gestational age when assessing the child’s motor development.