Roll Back to Tummy
Baby rolls from back to tummy, getting both arms out from under body
What the research says
Referenced across 1 developmental framework: asq_3
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Before this (3)
How it's taught
Observe during floor play; may place toy to side to encourage rolling
Materials: Safe floor surface, toys
What mastery looks like
Does not roll from back to tummy
- No rolling
- May roll to side only
Occasionally rolls but may get arm stuck
- Partial roll
- Arm trapped under body
Sometimes rolls from back to tummy with both arms free
- Rolls about half the time
- Gets arms out eventually
Regularly rolls from back to tummy with both arms out
- Consistent rolling
- Smooth movement
- Both arms free
Rolls easily and may use rolling for mobility
- Effortless rolling
- Rolls to reach toys
- Controlled movement
Activities for this (6)
Gentle roughhousing
Playful physical engagement — gentle tosses, tummy tickles, side-to-side swoops. The agent coaches the parent to read baby's cues for 'more' and 'pause,' treating roughhousing as a dialogue of trust rather than stimulation for its own sake. Observations track baby's joy signals and the parent's attunement to pause cues.
Tummy Time Treasure Hunt
A playful tummy time activity where your baby practices reaching for colorful, safe objects to build intentional grasping skills.
Tummy Time Roll-a-Roo
A playful tummy time activity that encourages rolling from tummy to back using gentle movements and engaging toys.
Rolling and Reaching in Tummy Time
Parent uses a small pillow or towel to create an incline that encourages baby to roll from tummy to back while reaching for a toy. The agent coaches the parent to observe rolling mechanics, body rotation, and reaching motivation — building core strength and bilateral coordination.
Tummy Time Bubbles
Parent blows bubbles while baby is on tummy time outdoors, creating a joyful distraction that makes tummy time more enjoyable. The agent coaches the parent to observe visual tracking, reaching attempts, and social engagement as baby interacts with the floating bubbles — building physical strength and outdoor exploration.
Head Control Sound Chase
Parent places baby on tummy and uses a rattle to encourage head turning and lifting. The agent coaches the parent to observe head control, sound localization, and upper body strength as baby searches for the sound source in different directions.
Formal assessments
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