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When baby learns to roll over on their own, lay down or wave a toy a little bit away from baby to see if they'll roll over to get it.

Helps baby develop core muscle strength.

Related Milestones

Rolls from back to tummy and tummy to back

4–6 Months

Reaches for toys while on tummy

4–6 Months

Uses both hands to explore toys

4–6 Months

Related Abilities

Is able to play on tummy for short bursts of time

Is able to pick up head and push through elbows during Tummy Time

Is able to turn head to visually follow moving toys and people (4-6 months)

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