Rolling is one of the first major movement milestones, but for some babies, it doesn't come easily. If your baby is only rolling one way, getting stuck halfway, avoiding pushing through one arm, or becoming frustrated during tummy time, there may be an underlying reason.
Rolling requires more than strength alone. It depends on comfort, coordination, balanced muscle tone, range of motion, and healthy nervous system function. When one of these areas isn't working optimally, babies may find rolling more challenging.
If your baby isn't rolling yet or seems a little stuck, it doesn't necessarily mean they're behind. Sometimes understanding the "why" is the first step in helping movement develop more naturally and comfortably.
At Waverley Road Chiropractic and Wellness, we take a whole-body approach to assessing your baby's movement and development. By looking at factors such as movement patterns, muscle tone, reflexes, and mobility, we can help identify what may be contributing to the difficulty.
If you have questions about your baby and their rolling skills, book an appointment with us through this link: https://www.waverleyroadchiro.com.au/book-online