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Why is my active 6-month-old baby not rolling over yet?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My baby is six months old, and he is not able to roll over. Otherwise, he is perfectly active and has achieved all other milestones. Is this dangerous or normal?

Kindly advise.

Answered by Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar

Education:

MRCPCH UK

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar is a Pediatrician, having 42 years of clinical experience. He got tremendous experience in renowned hospitals in India, including Nanavati Hospital and Nair Hospital of Mumbai. Later, he worked as a Specialist Pediatrics in a very busy 450 bedded MOH hospital in Oman for more than 10 years. He worked as Specialist Pediatrics at JCI accredited MOH hospital of UAE, and he also has vast experience in Neonatology in Oman, UAE, UK, and Canada.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read the query and understand the concern.

The milestones of an infant occur within a range, and some variations are normal. If there is a delay in only one milestone, it can often be observed while monitoring other developmental milestones.

Please provide some additional details. Was the baby born full-term, and what were the birth weight and current weight? Also, please share other milestones, such as when the baby developed a social smile, when he started holding his head steady, and whether he can lift his head and chest while lying on his tummy and bear some weight on his arms.

If there is an older sibling, it would also be helpful to know about that child’s developmental milestones for comparison. The upper limit for the rolling-over milestone is around six months. Therefore, this can be considered borderline but may still be normal if other milestones are appropriate.

At this stage, it is too early to conclude that it is abnormal. It is advisable to wait and watch while monitoring development. Please share the additional information so that further guidance can be provided. Ensure proper feeding, including breastfeeding, and begin weaning foods as appropriate. Continue vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) drops.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At April 10, 2026
Reviewed At April 10, 2026

Education:

MRCPCH UK

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar is a Pediatrician, having 42 years of clinical experience. He got tremendous experience in renowned hospitals in India, including Nanavati Hospital and Nair Hospital of Mumbai. Later, he worked as a Specialist Pediatrics in a very busy 450 bedded MOH hospital in Oman for more than 10 years. He worked as Specialist Pediatrics at JCI accredited MOH hospital of UAE, and he also has vast experience in Neonatology in Oman, UAE, UK, and Canada.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MRCPCH UK

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar is a Pediatrician, having 42 years of clinical experience. He got tremendous experience in renowned hospitals in India, including Nanavati Hospital and Nair Hospital of Mumbai. Later, he worked as a Specialist Pediatrics in a very busy 450 bedded MOH hospital in Oman for more than 10 years. He worked as Specialist Pediatrics at JCI accredited MOH hospital of UAE, and he also has vast experience in Neonatology in Oman, UAE, UK, and Canada.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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