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Baby not rolling over
Hi doctor,
My baby is 5 months old but he is not rolling over on his own yet. If we help him, he does it easily. He is quite healthy weight wise.
Do we need to do anything from our side? Please suggest.
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Can wait for a month considering other milestones have been achieved as per the age.
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All other milestones if achieved ,you can wait for 1 to 2 mnths
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You could wait for a month. If after a month he does not roll over see your Pediatrician
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Put him on his tummy. Place toys so he has to roll over to grab them
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Tummy time should be supervised
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Wait for 1-2 mnths
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Yes need to help in rolling over
Till 8 months baby should learn it
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