I remember the exact moment my daughter first rolled over. I had put her on her playmat, turned around to grab a cup of tea, heard a thump, and turned back to find her on her tummy looking extremely surprised about the situation. Rolling over is one of those milestones that seems to happen suddenly but is actually the result of weeks of building strength and coordination. Most babies roll from tummy to back first, usually around 3 to 5 months. Rolling back to front typically comes a bit later, around 4 to 6 months, and requires more core strength. By around 6 to 7 months most babies can roll confidently in both directions. Tummy time is the single most important thing you can do to support rolling development. Aim for several short sessions throughout the day starting from birth, gradually increasing as your baby gets stronger. Getting down to their level, making eye contact, and using toys or mirrors to encourage them to lift their head and push up makes tummy time much more engaging. Once your baby starts rolling you need to think about safe sleep and never leave them unattended on a raised surface. Never leave a rolling baby on a changing table or sofa without a hand on them at all times. Talk to your pediatrician if your baby is not rolling in either direction by 6 months or if they strongly favour one side, as this can sometimes indicate muscle tightness that benefits from physiotherapy.