Patient's question:
The child is 8 months old and a twin. The older child is not very good at rolling over, while the younger one can roll over but cannot roll back. Is this situation not quite normal? What kind of help do you need: Is it normal for premature babies like mine to still not be able to roll over at 8 months?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Under normal circumstances, a child will form the physiological curvature of the cervical spine within about three months. At this time, the neck can move. Around six months, when the thoracic curvature forms, you can stand and roll over. Around the age of 12 months, the lumbar curvature begins to form, and the child can stand and walk independently. Premature infants have slower growth and development compared to infants of the same age. Therefore, it is necessary to correct the gestational age before assessing the child's motor development.