AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -So, when can babies roll over in both directions? By around 7 months, many babies may be able to roll over in both directions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Babies start rolling over as early as 4 months old. They will rock from side to side, a motion that is the foundation for rolling over. They may also roll over from tummy to back. At 6 months old, babies will typically roll over in both directions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Can they roll over too early? A wide range of rolling behaviors is typical, and most babies roll over for the first time between 2 and 4 months of age. However, when babies roll very early or seem to have other uncontrolled movements, it may be a sign of cerebral palsy.

Detailed explanation-4: -When to Worry. Parents whose children don’t roll over by 6 months or crawl by 12 months should watch for other delays-for example, not having head control by 2 to 4 months, not sitting independently by 9 months or not walking by 18 months.

Detailed explanation-5: -Once baby gets the hang of rolling over and her neck muscles are strong enough to lift her head, both important motor development skills, she’ll soon be sitting up-first with a hand from you, then unassisted. From there she may start crawling, and later master standing up.