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Juzzy
Juzzy | June 1st

7 month doesn't roll

Hi all,

Hope you can all help me. My 7 month old daughter doesn't roll over. We have tried to put things on the floor at the side of her and she just wont roll over. She will get to the side but just wont go the rest of the way.

Also when we put her on her tummy with her arms in front she will move her right arm down next to her so it is twisted. (if you get what i mean) I asked the doctor about this the other day but he just said if she is not uncomfortable then it isn't a problem. I am finding that it is a problem as she can't hold herslf up when she is on her tummy.

Hopefully some fantastic Minti mums can help with some ideas on how to help me help my beautiful daughter.

Juzzy

 



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Arna
June 2nd | Arna
Re: 7 month doesn't roll

Babies roll when they are ready too.  I suggest putting a pillow under her belly so that she has to push up more on her arms.  Will help to strengthen them.

Now, this suggestion is going to sound a bit way out there, but get her rolling in the bath.  The force of the water will make it easier for her and it is lots of fun.  Obviously, I'm talking about you helping her to roll and her being under constant supervision.  Hydrotherapies, even in the bath, will help to get your little one on the move.

I don't think it will be long and you will be asking us how to get her to stop moving around.



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      Juzzy
June 2nd | Juzzy
Re: 7 month doesn't roll

Thanks for your answers Arna. I will try the pillow under her tummy, As for the bath one it is a great idea but i am not game enough to try that one. She is slippery enough in the bath i would be scared to try plus hubby is the sole bath giver in this household the only thing i wash is the dishes. lol



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Practical-Princess
June 2nd | Practical-Princess
Re: 7 month doesn't roll

All babies are different and so do different things at different times. She's been checked by a doctor who said she's fine so don't worry, she'll get there when she's ready. Just keep giving her the floor time & tummy time.

My first child was slow with all the physical (but quick with the mental). I can't recall when she first rolled, but she didn't crawl until 10 months & walked at 17 months. I was told to do this & that to 'make' her do these things. I encouraged her, but never made her do the things suggested as I knew she'd get there when she was ready.



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      Juzzy
June 2nd | Juzzy
Re: 7 month doesn't roll

Thanks for your answer. I do feel much better about it now that i know it is ok not to be rolling by now. I think because my son was rolling and crawling by this age is why i was worried about it. Not that i want her to crawl yet she is still my little baby.



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lillkatheryn
June 1st | lillkatheryn
Re: 7 month doesn't roll

Don't worry, it's all ok.  Babies will do things when they feel like it.  My son has never officially rolled over from his tummy to his back. Only from hib back to his tummy.  They find what they feel is comfortable and will stick with it until they learn something that is even more fun.  As for the arm, you can keep moving it so she can learn how to move her arm to lift herself up, but if she is doing it on her own, in a seemingly purposeful way, then more then likely she wants it like that.  My son gets contorted while playing all the time.  This is very normal.  But really keep what you are doing, and when she is on her tummy, put her favorite things infront to encourage her to lift herself up more.  But remember all babies are different, and every baby likes to do their own thing on their own time.  It's one lesson all parents must learn, we just can't control when they learn how to do anything, they will learn when they are ready to do so.  So keep up the good work, because before you know it she will be off and running, lol!



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      Juzzy
June 2nd | Juzzy
Re: 7 month doesn't roll

Thanks for your answer. I have had so many people (family) comment on the fact that she doesn't roll or crawl yet where as my son was crawling at 4.5 months and walking unaided at 10 months so it was making me think something was wrong.



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mom2jedd
June 1st | mom2jedd
Re: 7 month doesn't roll

I would also think she is fine.

Jedd had medical issues and he didn't roll oer until about 9 months old.

If you want to help strengthen those muscles you can do what we did....we used to lay him on his back. We would then grasp his ankles and slowly roll him over. VERY slowly. This makes his muscles react to the tension and grow stronger. We would roll him slowly in both directions to work on both sides of his abs.

We had an Occupational Therapist tell us that is what they do as well. We didn't know that at the time, we were jsut trying to "teach" him to roll over. LOL



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      Juzzy
June 2nd | Juzzy
Re: 7 month doesn't roll

Thank you for the idea of rolling by the ankles. We did try that tonight and she actually liked it. We will continue to do this to her.



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           mom2jedd
June 2nd | mom2jedd
Re: 7 month doesn't roll

Glad to hear she liked it. Jedd did as well. He thought it was a game. He would giggle and coo. Good luck!!!!!



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allyp
June 1st | allyp
Re: 7 month doesn't roll

Your daughter is fine.. My daughter didn't didn't roll over either.. She also hated tummy time!
My daughter never showed any interest in crawling until she was 10.5-11 months old..

I agree with your doctor there isn't a problem with your daughter..
Things will come in time, every baby is different..

Good luck!!



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      Juzzy
June 2nd | Juzzy
Re: 7 month doesn't roll

Thanks for your answer. The only reason i am concerned is because the doctor just didn't seem to even look in my direction when i was asking the questions and he just seemed like he was in a rush and i was just another patient in his long list before hometime.



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