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4.5 month old only rolls left

My son just started rolling a week ago. He can only go back to front (then screams because he hates tummy time with a passion so I rescue him) and can only roll left

He cannot get to his right side but if I put him on his right side he can complete the roll on his own. I've tried everything to entice him to roll to his right side and he just doesn't want to AT ALL or just can't.

Anyone else?

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My little guy is four months and has been rolling back to belly for a few weeks now. Same as you, he only rolls to the left and cannot roll belly to back. I plan on asking the pediatrician this week at his appt so I can update then and let you know what he says! He doesn't hate being on his stomach but he does insist on sleeping face planted into the mattress no matter how many times we flip him over.

@April20172017,

Once they roll you can leave them. Ask your pediatrician though.

My LO sleeps with his face planted down as well

@anb220,

My little one rolls over in her crib and no matter how many times we flip her back she just does it again. Eventually after what seems like a million times she falls asleep on her back. I've been so scared to let her sleep on her belly!!! This sounds stupid but how can you tell they're ok if face planted. I'm terrified to leave the room with her like that!

@babyrodgers2015,

Mine too! Took a month as well. Crazy.

@anb220,

So today he finally started rolling the other way!!! Took a month!

@anb220,

Thanks! Does your baby still only roll left?

@babyrodgers2015,

Normal! Just keep practicing and he will get it when he's ready!

@anb220,

what did the pediatrician say?

@anb220,

Please let me know what the ped says!

Just read recently that usually rolling over happens at 4-6 mon.

Mine says as long as they can roll both ways by six months

Mine has been rolling back to belly for a couple of weeks and also only rolls left. He does roll to his right side but won't complete the full roll. I asked my pediatrician and she said it's fine and usually by 6 months they are more efficient rollers. He will be 4 months on Monday.

My baby was only rolling to her right. I started placing her closer to the right side of her crib and then she started rolling left as well. Only had one choice.

That's how my son was. Only to the left and he couldn't get back on n his back. A couple weeks later he could get back on his back. Now another couple of weeks later he is rolling either direction and can usually get back to tummy or his back as he wishes. Occasionally he acts like he's stuck. It will come soon.

@ericas422,

Ha, just saw this was 1st posted a month ago.... lol!

rosefinch

My guy still only rolls to the left. And he can roll belly to back but just doesn't do it as often as back to belly. We call him Zoolander (not an ambiturner lol)

I was worried for awhile even though everyone said it's normal to only roll one direction at first. But I was just being a stressed out mom

Hey,

If any of you are still about do you mind letting me know how your little ones are doing?

I'm in the same situation now - little man is 5 months old and has been rolling for about 6 weeks, always to the left... hoping he starts going the other way soon and that it's not a problem that he prefers one side..#worriedmum!

Thanks so much. Hope you are all well x