Rolling is your baby’s first big step toward independence. In this post, I explain why rolling is so important for your baby’s physical and cognitive development, when it typically happens, and how to encourage it through play. You’ll also learn what’s normal, when to seek support, and how this small milestone sets the stage for sitting, crawling, and more.

Noticing your baby crawl with one leg out or in a “janky” three-point crawl? This guide explains what hitch crawling is, why it happens, simple exercises you can try at home (including my favorite crawling tool, the Nugget Play Couch), and when it might be time to get extra support.