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· 16 Dec 2021

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When do babies roll from back to belly

Sleeping on their backs is one of the best ways to help prevent SIDS and other causes of infant death, but it can take a while before your baby gets used to sleeping in this position. Learn more about when babies start rolling from back to belly, and why this important milestone matters so much.

Before months
Babies are typically ready to roll over (from their tummy to their back or vice versa) at about 3 months old. But there’s no need for your baby-raising panic button just yet—this development comes before your child is capable of pulling herself up. Some babies are born with a strong core and may be able to roll sooner, while others might take a little longer.

The most important thing is that your baby feels comfortable trying to turn in either direction. Most of us have an instinctive sense when something feels right, says Julie Friedman Silverman, M.D., a pediatrician in New York City and co-author of The Baby Book. It also helps if you lay down with your baby on her back for five minutes every day so she can get used to her position—and feel comfortable enough to practice rolling over on her own later on.

Between 4 to 6 months
At 4 months, babies typically roll front-to-back, though they may not go much further than that. At 6 months, most are starting to transition to stomach time. Note: if you’re worried your baby might have developmental delays or a specific condition like torticollis (or wry neck), it’s important for your pediatrician and/or child development specialist to be involved with monitoring baby’s progress. Talk with your doctor about any concerns you have regarding when a particular milestone is expected. Babies are all different, so don’t panic if yours hasn’t rolled yet; just talk to your doctor and keep an eye on things. Common signs of delayed motor skills include: Avoiding looking at objects near their feet. Not bringing hands together in midline (in front of their face). Not turning head toward sounds at birth and by 1 month has not started doing so. Hasn’t started moving legs and feet voluntarily during first 3 months.

After 8 months
Babies are not able to roll over until they are approximately eight months old. When they get closer to their first birthday, though, they’ll spend more time on their tummy and be able to lift their head up a little. By 12 months, most children will have rolled onto one side at least once. But how can you tell if your child is ready? The key is paying attention—and knowing what normal development looks like. If your baby has been crawling for a while and seems to enjoy pushing his toys around, he may just be curious about other parts of his room! Also, pay attention to when he seems naturally awake in between naps. Keep an eye out for signs that your baby wants to move (twitching legs or reaching with arms) as well as any attempts she makes.