Question
At five months old, my baby hasn’t learned to roll over and shows no interest in doing so. However, when lying on her stomach on the bed, she can support her upper body with her arms for a long time. Do I need to take her to the hospital for a check-up?
Answer
If the baby has an unpleasant memory of trying to roll over, she may lose her initiative. It’s best to use an enticement method, such as placing a small toy on the side to lure her to reach out and the rolling motion will naturally develop. Additionally, muscles and bones are the source of power. Rolling over also requires strength for a baby; if the muscles are weak and the bones lack calcium, the baby will find movement difficult. Normally, try to engage her with toys to move around more, which will help strengthen the muscles. These are all methods to accumulate strength for rolling over.