Learn the significance of toy placement in encouraging rolling from tummy to back.

Babies grabbing their feet around 4-5 months is an important milestone that signals rolling is coming soon. Learn why this matters for development and how to encourage it.

Side lying is an underrated developmental position that prepares babies for rolling and improves hand play. Support your baby on their side with a rolled towel behind their back, position toys where both hands can reach, and engage face-to-face. Side lying lets babies see their hands clearly, keeps toys stable, and prepares the vestibular system for rolling.

Rolling from back to tummy develops top-down, starting with head turning and trunk elongation. Support this by moving toys up and to the side to a 10 or 2 o'clock position. Your baby tracks the toy, turns their head, looks up, and elongates their trunk. This movement pattern is the foundation for rolling.

Make the most of your baby’s new toys.

12.22.2021

Once babies begin rolling (around 4-6 months), it's time to remove the overhead toys and create larger spaces for exploration and movement practice.

A smaller component of rolling that you can practice with your baby.

11.3.2021