The baby is eight months old, and at this time, parents should pay more attention to the development of big movements, which is beneficial for the development of the baby's muscle function and balance ability. Special attention should be paid to the development of neck and spine strength, as well as head strength in eight month old babies. Some parents have found that their eight month old baby cannot turn over. So, is it normal for an eight month old baby not to turn over?
For an eight month old baby, not being able to turn over is not very normal. From the developmental pattern of babies' movements, there will be turning movements starting from three to six months old. Many babies can turn over by relying on their legs at three months old, and by five or six months old, they can basically turn over. Now that the baby is eight months old and still cannot turn over, it is indeed abnormal.
Generally speaking, when babies learn to turn over, they start in a prone position, then switch to a supine position, and then to a prone position. This process is called the baby turning over process. By around six months old, these position changes are already very flexible and the baby can turn over. Of course, if an eight month old baby cannot turn over, it is necessary to find the reason from the baby themselves.
If the baby is overweight, this situation will affect their turning over, causing their turning movements to become slower. Indeed, obesity can affect the overall motor function and coordination of the baby. When training the baby to turn over, it is important to pay attention to not wearing too much clothing and to be mindful of the bed on which they lie.
