The baby can't roll over at 4 months old

Every change in the baby after birth is watched by the mother. Because many new mothers do not understand the baby's growth and development very well, sometimes their judgment of the baby's physical condition is not very accurate. As the baby grows up day by day, he acquires more and more skills, from being able to lie down to crawling and then slowly learning to walk, he learns everything little by little. Some mothers reported that their babies still can't roll over at 4 months old. Here are some tips for mothers on what to do.

Turning over is the baby's first movement. Many parents expect their babies to turn over according to the saying "turn over at three, sit up at six, and crawl at eight". In fact, not all babies can learn to turn over on their own "on time". In fact, the time it takes for a baby to turn over varies from person to person, and the turning condition is also determined by many factors. So, what should you do if your baby can't roll over when he reaches a certain age? At this time, parents can try to use the correct method to guide the baby to learn to roll over.

1. Start with the side-lying position to encourage your baby to turn over independently. When the baby is lying on his side, the mother calls his name from behind and teases him with noisy toys, inducing the baby to turn over in response to the sound. This way you practice turning over from lying on your back to lying on your side.

3. Help your baby practice arm support to make turning over easier. Hang a colorful balloon or a toy that can make sounds 60 cm above the bed. Let the baby lie on the bed with his arms supporting his body. The mother shakes the balloon or toy to encourage the baby to raise his head and chest and look up. Try to extend the time each time. Turning over will be easier once your arm strength improves!

4. Help your baby practice the coordination of movements of various parts of the body. When the baby has a certain degree of support, the mother adjusts the height of the balloon so that the baby can reach it with his hands and feet while lying on his back in bed.

5. Induce your baby to do a complete turning over movement. When the baby turns from lying on his back to lying on his side to grab a toy, deliberately place the toy farther away to encourage the baby to turn to lying on his stomach. ...

Some parents are too anxious and think that it takes the same time for every baby to learn to roll over. Therefore, when they find that their baby cannot roll over when the time comes, they don’t know what to do. In fact, the time it takes for every baby to learn to roll over is different. Therefore, there are many reasons why babies cannot turn over, some of which may include "the time has not come" and some other factors.

1. Being overweight

Now that living standards have improved, many babies are well-nourished and plump. Fat babies have heavy bodies and chubby limbs, so it is difficult for them to move and it is painful for them to lie on their stomachs. Therefore, it is relatively difficult for fat babies to turn over. But don't worry too much, the baby will gradually master the motor skills. If mothers work hard and try to do the turning exercise a few more times, they will succeed.

2. Weakness and calcium deficiency

Turning over also requires strength for babies. If their muscles are weak and their bones lack calcium, then turning over will naturally be more difficult. Parents should use toys to encourage their babies to move more and exercise their muscles as much as possible.

3. Wearing too many clothes

Babies will only have the desire to exercise when they feel comfortable and relaxed. So if the baby wears too many clothes, it will be like being tied up, and it will be difficult for him to turn over. Moms and dads should buy some loose, soft, stretchable, sweat-absorbent and breathable cotton or wool products. It is especially not advisable to wear too many clothes when practicing turning over.

4. Psychological barriers

If your baby has unpleasant memories of trying to roll over, he may not be motivated to do so. At this time, parents should guide the baby patiently, use a small toy on the side to tease the baby to grab it, and "entice" the baby to turn over.