Not doing much tummy time=not rolling over?

[Knitting Mama]

So, I don't give Cecilia all that much tummy time because she absolutely hates it and screams bloody murder within a minute of me putting her down. I've tried doing it on the bed or couch as well as on the floor, putting myself at eye level for her, giving her a mirror, toys-- yeah, no dice on any of it. But since I wear her a lot, she has very good neck strength and head control, so I'm not really worried there.

However, she is 2 months old and not rolling over either tummy to back or back to tummy. She's quite small, so I know it's not a case of chubby baby having a hard time. I just think it's because she doesn't lay on her tummy very much. Should I try to push for more tummy time, or does it not matter that much in the long run?

[Sharlla]

i dont think most 2 onth olds can roll and no, in the long run it doesnt really matter.
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[ihugtrees]

I never gave my DD tummy time, and she didn't roll over until she was older than 2 months. But she is a year now and totally fine. Don't worry--she will develop on her own timetable

[flavorfull1]

I thought 2 mo was early? DS started rolling around 4 mo and I rarely gave him tummy time, like twice. Dr said all was good and he is right on track.

[Lovumms333238]

DD despises tummy time as well. And just like you I also wear her all the time unless of course she is sleeping and she has excellent head control minus a conk out here and there if shes been holding it up for a while. My ped said no biggie at our last appointment as long as she exercises those muscles somehow -babywearing-. My daughter was born 4/11/10 so I am in the same boat as you & I am not worried one bit

[LindsC]

I agree. Not a big deal and still very early for rolling over.

Neither of my kiddos enjoyed tummy time and they both learned to roll over in their own time and are both doing well now.

[lach]

I'm not sure I've ever heard of a 2mo who can roll over! 4mo is about the earliest that most babies can do it. And my DD didn't figure it out until she was 10 months. She could get herself into a sitting position from lying down, but couldn't roll over: go figure that one.

So no, I wouldn't worry.

Tummy time is particularly important for eye hand coordination and developing upper body strength, but it doesn't have much to do with rolling over, btw. When they start rolling over, they do it from back to front, by swinging their legs with such force that they get themselves over. It takes a little bit for them to get over their arm, which is in the way of this otherwise smooth movement.

[Knitting Mama]

Wow, I guess my sister's kids were just advanced-- both rolled over from tummy to back by 2 months, and one from back to tummy by 3. Thanks for alleviating my fears, mamas.

[mommy212]

Mine hated tummy time too. he rolled over at 4 months from back to tummy and the next week tummy to back Once he figured that out he went crazy with it! I would not worry yet at all.

[LadyCatherine185]

we never did tummy time either, DS hated it. he DID like to sleep on his tummy though. he was late-ish rolling (around 4.5 months) but was early on EVERYTHING else. crawled at 6 months, walked at 9, had 150 words at 18 months, etc.

listen to your baby, if she hates it, don't worry about it!

[tzs]

my babe started rolling the day before her 2 month WBV and the ped remarked that it was freakishly early. so no worries.

[Abraisme]

Neither of my kids rolled until much later than 2mo, even with some tummy time. My DS didn't roll front to back until 5mo and my DD was around 4mo. My DD just started walking at 9.5mo, so I don't really think it that you should stress about this at all. Your baby is still really young and has plenty of time.

[mom2happy]

I dont think my babies rolled over until about 3-4 months

[Baby Mama]

I find these milestone charts helpful.

[Tattooed Hand]

DD hated it too and I never forced it on her. Now she is 6 months old and still cannot really roll. Instead, she is fully sitting up on her own and now volunteers for tummy time because she launches herself forward from a sitting position and begins dragging herself across the floor in a proto-crawling motion. She got halfway across our large kitchen's floor last night. But still can't roll. I am not worried at all.

[sarahdavida]

DS wasn´t really into it either, so I didn´t force it...I don´t remember exactly when he rolled over , but it wasn´t particularly "late" - he is very strong and enjoyed being on his belly when he could get there on his own...

he´s 3 now and I assure you the lack of tummy time had no negative effect on his physical development...and I hear this a LOT (like all the PPs) - it´s great if the baby enjoys or tolerates it, but if not - unless there´s a proven physical issue to deal with - I just don´t feel it´s something that one needs to worry about.

[Bromache]

My older son was like this -- hated tummy time, barely rolled over at all as a baby, and ended up skipping crawling pretty much altogether. Instead, we started standing him against furniture around seven months and by nine, he was cruising (walking by holding furniture) all by himself. That's how he got around until he learned to walk unassisted a couple of weeks before his first birthday! It was actually nice 'cause if I needed to do something quick, I could just plunk him down in the middle of the room and know he wouldn't go anywhere. No worries, mama.

[busymama77]

Originally Posted by Baby Mama

I find these milestone charts helpful.

Thanks for sharing!

[busymama77]

Also, I wouldn't worry about the tummy time. My DS isn't really into it and he's 3 months. He'll do it for anywhere from 5 to 10 mins - depending on his mood and then he likes to either be held or lay on his back and bat at toys. He roll from his back to his side and that's about it. I can't remember when my ODS started rolling over - guess it was closer to 5 months because that's when he became a full time tummy sleeper!

[ellemenope]

DD wanted nothing to do with tummy time. nothing.

She was a very strong little girl, though. She could hold her head up from birth. I have a video of her holding her head up for a whole minute at three days old. She also could support her weight standing extremely early. I want to say at 2 months. It was so astounding that our doctor mentioned hypertonia. That was a scary time.

But, she hated tummy time and would just lie there crying. She would also just lie on her back content. Did not even try to turn over. ever. She did not turn over until she started crawling at just over 7 months old. And, that was just so she could start crawling.

In fact, she sat unsupported at 4 months old. And, when we put her on her tummy she would just push herself up into sitting. Still hated tummy time and still was not rolling over. But, so strong.

I worried so much, but now that she is almost 2 and I can say it is just her temperament. She is not bothered with stuff she does not want to do. My little girl just wanted to stand. And, then when she figured out she could sit and flip through a book at 4 months, she was in heaven.