Movement Practice
Materials
Baby blanket
Directions
Place your baby on her stomach or back on one side of a towel or blanket and gently lift it a bit, so she rolls onto her side. Or, gently push her back and forth so she learns how to swing her weight correctly. You may need to help your baby lift her arm out of the way as she starts to roll.
Learning how to roll over is usually preceded by several weeks of rocking from side to side. it’s generally not until a baby is about five months old that she is strong and coordinated enough to go from back to stomach or stomach to back. This activity helps babies practice using both sides of their bodies which is required for this basic movement.