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Rolling Side to Side

👶 3–5 months Physical

Encourage your baby to roll from back to tummy and back again.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 17 of your baby's personalized plan.

Rolling Side to Side, a baby activity for 3–5 months

How to play

1
Place a motivating toy to one side while your baby is on their back.
2
Gently guide their hip to start the rolling motion.
3
Let them complete the roll and celebrate!

What you need

• A motivating toy

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Rolling in both directions builds core strength, coordination, and independence.

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