Worried LO might be behind

Organizedbride@yahoo.com · January 2013

LO hates tummy time. I'm lucky if he will lay on his stomach for 5 min without crying. He seems to have a strong neck though..it's still a little wobbly. But...I'm worried he is behind because he hasn't even tried to roll over and a few of my friends with younger babies say their LOs have rolled over. My LO is 10 weeks tomorrow. Anything I'm doing wrong or any tips???

aimee413 · January 2013

I wouldn't be so stressed about it. All babies are different and they do things at their own time.
My LO is 7wks and she hasn't rolled over yet. My first child hated tummy time so we never did it. I don't remember when he rolled over but eventually he did.
For now I'm enjoying the fact that my LO isn't going anywhere just yet because before I know it, I will be chasing after her. lol

MzAshie · January 2013

Every baby develops at their own pace. Don't worry too much. I'm also a FTM but from what I've heard/read most babies start to roll around 3-4 months old. My baby is 3 months & hasn't rolled over yet. She has started to roll to her side but she hasn't figured out how to get over her arm/leg yet.

It's all on their time sooner than later she will be rolling over.

earlyspring1 · January 2013

One of my twins doesn't like tummy time either. An occupational therapist friend recommended placing a light up toy in front of her face to kind of distract her and that seems to help. He also said to try for a very short time and to slowly increase it each day.

g8trkim · January 2013

Your LO sounds just fine. And me thinks your friends are full of crap.

linzeek44 · January 2013

You aren't doIng anything wrong. Babies just develop at different rates.

My LO hated tummy time for 11 weeks and then changed his mind and stopped screaming and started lifting his head up. Change can come pretty suddenly.

I carried him in the Ergo a lot so he practiced holding his head up. I out a mirror in front of him to encourage him to look up, and I propped him on the Boppy for tummy time. My friend swears by tummy time on an exercise ball. Just keep trying. He will get there.

hmontty · January 2013

DD didnt walk til she was 19.5 months old...and shes healthy and wonderful, with no problems. Learn from that.

RissKay · January 2013

Stop worrying! Your LO is way too young for you to get caught up in them being "behind" already. Enjoy the time you have with them!

Lots of kids don't do things "on time." Doesn't mean anything is wrong with them!

gracefullywild · January 2013

g8trkim:
Your LO sounds just fine. And me thinks your friends are full of crap.

This.

itsmevkb · January 2013

hmontty:
DD didnt walk til she was 19.5 months old...and shes healthy and wonderful, with no problems. Learn from that.

This. Each baby/child does thing at their own pace. You should only start to worry if your pedi is also concerned. Or, as a mom, you'll know when something is really wrong vs your child just going at their own pace. All of my kids have been late rollers, crawlers and walkers, but with my second I noticed that she wouldn't put her feet down and even try to stand or jump and so that's when I got concerned.

Don't spend your time constantly comparing your baby it others, it's a contest you can't win.

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