Should I be worried

Re: Should I be worried

• Jess & Drew member

  December 2012

  DD didn't roll over until she was 7 months old, and she still only does belly to back. Her ped was not concerned because she was supporting her weight on her legs, could pull up on the Dr's fingers, and was also ahead in her sitting. They said that not all babies hit their milestones in order (which was the case with us). LO is probably A-ok, but it can't hurt to ask the ped to double check. They will probably ask you anyways if LO is hitting certain milestones (atleast that's how our appts usually go).

  

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• shadypines member

  December 2012

  I would not. Our DD will be 8 months tomorrow and she has not attempted to crawl at ALL. I have 3 kids & all started rolling, crawling, walking, talking and so on at different stages. GL

  
  

   

   

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• unaveragejane member

  December 2012

  DS is only a day younger than your LO, and he's just about at the same place as far as milestones. He's only been rolling from back to front the past few weeks. He started doing it intentionally to grab toys on the floor next to him. He still doesn't quite know how to roll belly to back and gets really mad about it. He's not sitting unassisted more than a few seconds, either. We've been practicing by having him sit in front of me on the floor with his back to my belly. He can kind of balance on my thighs that way. I'm not worried; it's just a matter of time!
  

               

  
  

  

    

      
  

   
  

  
  

   
  

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• wedsept member

  December 2012

  The average time for sitting up unsupported is 8 months old.  So, it is early for that.  The rolling over would concern me too, though.  My first LO didn't roll over until 8 months old.  They had us go to physical therapy (EI) starting at 7 months old because she wasn't rolling over. Rolling over should occur around 4-5 months old.

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• aldavis78 member

  December 2012

  Our little guy just started rolling consistently in the last few weeks. I was stressing about it but he just started out of the blue. It will happen! 

   We bought him a boppy pillow and have really encouraged him to sit on his own. And in about a week he picked it up. That was around 5.5 months. Now he's really good. 

  But crawling! Ha! He couldn't care less. He'd rather stand up.

  They lead he way and we follow! I. Think you LO is doing just fine! But ask because you'll feel better!

  

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• stanfordt04 member

  December 2012

  my LO has only rolled tummy to back (and that has only been a few times)... he has no interest in rolling over back to tummy although he has tried a few times and ALMOST makes it over. he would rather just lay on his back and chill. he is not a very active baby. he does sit unassisted and would rather just sit and play.  

  i am trying not to worry, but it is still in the back of my mind.  

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• Oliver715 member

  December 2012

  I would be a bit concerned (not worried) about not rolling over. When you see your ped ask them about his muscle tone (different than muscle strength). Our dd wasnt really rolling over at 9 months and didnt get around much. No crawling at all. We found out she has low muscle tone. She started physical therapy and was crawling by 11 months, walking at 15 months. Early intervention is key. They will prob keep an eye on him a bit longer. But put him on his belly as much as possible. That was #1 on PT list. Also encourage him to play on his side by holding a toy, mirror or book for him to look at. You can encourage him to roll over by making him follow a toy over his head to make him twist his body and roll. Don't worry but def bring it up. By the way our DD's tone is great now. She is just super flexible. :)Oh and grabbing feet is good. Takes a lot of tummy muscles. She was doing that too. 

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