Question
At over five months old, the baby still cannot roll over and does not show any intention to do so. However, when lying on the bed, the baby can support its upper body for a long time with its arms. Do I need to take the baby to see a doctor?
Answer
If the baby has had an unpleasant experience with rolling over, it may lack the motivation to do so. It is recommended to use guidance methods, such as using toys to attract the baby’s attention and encourage it to reach out naturally, thus practicing rolling over. At the same time, muscle weakness and calcium deficiency may make it difficult for the baby to move, so it is suggested to encourage the baby to move more through toys to strengthen muscle power and accumulate energy for rolling over.