I know it sounds mean, but my son who is 5 months now, can now easily roll from his tummy to his back; which is not so good for his sleeptime. He sleeps only on his stomach, but when I put him to bed he lays there and crys and then eventually rolls over on his back and he won't sleep on his back, he just lays there talking to himself and whining. I know every baby does start rolling over and he will eventually learn to roll back over again, but what can I do right now?
2006-06-19 05:46:16 · 16 answers · asked by Rachel S 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I tried Target for the Sleep 'n Secure 3 in 1 Sleep Positioner, but unfortunately I'm from Canada and they don't ship internationally, anyone know somewhere in Canada that I can get the same thing?
2006-06-19 08:36:52 · update #1
I am having the EXACT same problem with my 7 month old...unfortunatley there is nothing you can really do about it...I used the wedge thingie when he was smaller but when you read the directions on the wedge thing...it says NOT to use if your baby has learned to roll over.
I just listen for him because I can hear when he wakes up from rolling...he starts talking to himself in baby talk...I just go in quietly and turn him back over and he normally goes right back to sleep. AND GUESS WHAT...sometimes he rolls over on his back and he is learing to stay asleep even though he does not like sleeping on his back so...just be patient...he will learn on his own to go back to sleep...
2006-06-19 13:11:32 · answer #1 · answered by Supergirl 1 · 5⤊ 1⤋
First of all do not fill the crib with pillows. The best answer I can give is to invest in wedges, these are firm and made of foam, there are a number of styles. including one that has a wedge on either side of the child and prevents them from turning over. They are also far safer than a pillow You should be able to find them
I found them at Target.com and put in sleep positioner.
2006-06-19 06:01:06 · answer #2 · answered by snowee23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really shouldn't use a sleep positioner, once my son started rolling over in his sleep I knew he was just fine I just kept a blanket sleeper on him and no stuffed animals or blankets we also kept the room warm at night. He's eighteen months old now. In fact, when I tried to keep him from rolling over, he was in his cradle when he began where he couldn't roll over because of the way the sides were built he wouldn't sleep so I gave up. In fact the sleep positioner have been known to cause more harm than good.
2016-05-20 02:27:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave him alone. If rolling onto his back wakes him up, so be it. Unless this is life threatening, you will do your son and yourself a favor by letting him learn how to get back to sleep while when he turns over.
You should also ask your doctor just in case it is a breathing issue that does not allow him to sleep when on his back. If your son gets a clean bill of health, then let him learn to sleep or roll back.
My son sleeps better on his stomach because he breaths best that way but he had to learn (on his own) how to adjust when he rolled over onto his back.
2006-06-19 05:59:52 · answer #4 · answered by nan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't force him to sleep on his back. This happened with my two boys. Once they hit 4 months, they both started rolling over. I'd put them in their cribs, they'd flip to the stomachs, I'd flip them back over, they'd flip back over. We went on like this forever. I asked their pediatrician about it, and she said it's best not to restrain a baby when it sleeps by strapping it in to any of these contraptions you can buy to force them to sleep on their backs or sides. The baby is going to sleep how it's most comfortable. Just be sure to remove any choking/suffocation hazards from the baby's crib...bumper pad, pillows, heavy blankets, toys, etc. Personally, I'm more comfortable sleeping on my stomach. :)
2006-06-19 14:21:22 · answer #5 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are probably worried about your baby getting sids right? well, babies at 6 months typically aren't at risk for sids anymore so i wouldn't really worry too much about it. also, why don't you try letting him lay on his side? like, let his knees both be facing down, but have one arm tucked under him so he isn't flat on his stomach and he's laying on one side of his head. did that make sense? and also, he's most likely he is too big for a sleep positioner and can get out of it.
2006-06-19 05:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by origchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just let him go he will eventually get tired and fall asleep. Just be careful about putting to much blankets in with him, yes he can roll over but he can get caught in the blankets!!!!
2006-06-19 06:50:09 · answer #7 · answered by CityG82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During the day teach him how to roll back over again.
But at this time there is no much you can do but wait until he learns. It will take another month.
2006-06-19 05:52:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you're going to have to stuff his crib with pillows at the sides. Make sure they're thick and firm enough so he doesn't actually roll unto them. Or maybe you will just have to have him sleep beside you for a bit. :\
2006-06-19 05:50:18 · answer #9 · answered by psykhaotic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roll up a small blanket and after you lay him down put one on each side of him.
2006-06-19 05:50:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋