At what age should a child begin to roll over?

A child typically begins to roll over around 4 months of age. At this developmental stage, infants usually develop the muscle strength and coordination necessary to roll from their stomach to their back and vice versa. Rolling over is an important milestone as it reflects increases in body awareness and motor skills, which are crucial for further physical development.

By around 4 months, many babies can push up on their arms when lying on their stomach and are developing the trunk and shoulder control needed to start rolling. This milestone is usually followed by other important movements such as sitting up and crawling as the child continues to refine their motor skills over the next few months. Milestones can vary slightly among individual children, but 4 months is generally recognized as a typical age for achieving the ability to roll over.