My little girl is 6 1/2 months and not rolling over yet?

Question

I was wondering if it was normal for her not to be rolling over yet. She is my third child but it's been six years , I can't remember. She is a little chunky about 19 pounds. I was thinking maybe because she is alittle heavy, the docter says she's healthy as can be but in the 90th percentile. She's eating and playing and using her hands alittle but just not quite rolling over yet. Any suggetions?

Answer 1

Every baby is different.  I know everyone says that but it is true.  Some babies don't even crawl ever just go straight to walking.  Just because she isn't rolling over yet doesn't mean she isn't developing as she should...give her time she may do it or she just may go right to crawling.

Answer 2

every child is different and develops at different times. dont worry, as long as she appears to be healthy and your dr thinks so, im sure shes fine!  what helped my daugher was i would lay on the opposite side and shed want to see mommy so she would eventually roll over! try it, they get so happy when they see you and youre going crazy because they did something special!

Answer 3

My daughter never rolled, but started crawling the average age of 8 months. No one was concerned as some babies just don't roll. My son on the other hand, was a roller. Each child is different :) If she is developing in other areas, don't give rolling another thought :)

Answer 4

In due time.  

Answer 5

Bigger babies tend to run behind.  Talk to your doctor about it if you're really worried, but honestly, it's rolling over.  It's not like she won't learn it eventually.

Answer 6

Kids develop at their own rate. If she's healthy and doing great, don't worry. Some kids just don't like to roll over. Alyssa didn't want to roll back to belly for the longest time because she hated being on her belly... one day she will wake up and start rolling. If she doesn't roll by the 9 month check up your doctor will probably look more into it.

Answer 7

My son started rolling at 3months.  I have always heard that if your baby is heavy they will not be able to do it.  When my son was 3 months old my best friends baby was 6 months old and still not rolling over- she was very very chunky baby.  I would not however worry about it- just keep your baby active- with playmats and such...  Yea i'm sure she is healthy just a big girl :)  more to love!!