daughter on her belly?

Question

my daughter is 3 months and won't go to sleep on her back except at night, and i have to hold her till she falls asleep most of the time. today i was completely drained with her crying because she was tired and wouldn't sleep. she fell asleep on my chest toward me and woke up when i laid her on her back, so i held her till she fell asleep again, and laid her on her belly on the couch (not on a blanket because i didn't want her to grab the blanket in her sleep and pull it to her face, i can see her nose has room to breath and her mouth is also open). is it ok at 3 months to let her sleep that way at naptime? she holds her head up very well when laid on her belly when she is awake, but i worry about sids. should i just learn to live with holding her through naptime? i don't believe in crying it out, i think it is horrible and can't let her cry herself to sleep.

i just saw her turn her face into the couch so i got her to lay on her side while she was sleeping because she wouldn't let me turn her head back to the side. i just feel paranoid letting her sleep on her belly.

Answer 1

Obviously, it's your decision. You should just know that stomach sleeping apparently doubles the risk of a baby dying of SIDS. SIDS is *not* treatable, so your being in the same room or watching her constantly is not really relevant. Even if you *could* bring her back to life, you couldn't do it on your own, so if you're alone with her, it's still risky. You would need to do chest compressions, mouth-to-mouth respiration, *and* call 911 at the same time. SIDS kills about 1 baby in 1000 every year (mostly between the ages of 2 and 4 months), so it's not a high risk. On the other hand, if it happens to your baby, it's 100%.

Personally, I would suggest just holding her while she naps. Babies are only little for a short time...or rather, the days may go by very slowly, but the years pass quicker than you can possibly imagine. If that isn't convenient for you, here are a couple more suggestions. First of all, try lying down next to your daughter (on a safe bed--not a couch), then nursing her to sleep. Wait at least 5 more minutes, then get up and stay nearby so that you know when she wakes up.

Or buy a baby sling. Nurse her to sleep in the sling. Then you can do most things you need to get done while carrying her because you have your hands free. Again, you could try waiting 10 minutes or so, then try to put her down on her back in a safe location.

Answer 2

New research has shown that breastfeeding your child to sleep reduces sids as does keeping your child close to you at night.
You can allow her to sleep on her tummy on the couch with nothing around her face for short periods of time. But is that really going to help you get more sleep at night? I doubt it. Personally, I believe in co sleeping and breastfeeding. My children sleep very well. As do I.
I have heard it said that the reason for children waking up when you put them down is because of the sudden change in altitude. However, what's worked for me is to put them down slowly. While they still have the boobie in their mouth. Then I give them a minute to adjust and get comfy and go back to sleep while still eating. Then after a minute or two. I can delatch him and roll away off the bed.
I know this won't help much if you keep your child in another room in a crib and don't breastfeed. Sorry, but this is my experiences.

Answer 3

We have my two month old granddaughter living with us and the pediatrician says She needs to be on her back for the prevention of SIDS, however ... when mine where small it was the opposite! We were told back then (15 yrs ago) to put the baby on the side or tummy.Attachment rearing has some strong advocates as well.Writing this now my granddaughter is in her bouncer sleeping which cradles her like a pea in a pod and tilts back flat so its like a bowl.A search-able site is below,Dr. Sears,they talk quite a bit about attachment raising the baby by "wearing" the baby in a sling or papoose or baby carrier.You were very smart to clear the area of loose covers and I agree crying it out is a horrible method,one book I found helpful is "The Happiest Baby on the block" by Dr. Harvey Karp M.D. Good luck and sounds like you already treasure your little one,Bless you & the baby.

Answer 4

my oldest boy refused to sleep any other way but on his tummy at that age. I put him in his bed with no blankets or pillows and in a warm sleeper and he was fine. i think as long as you are keeping an eye on here she'll be fine. I couldn't do the crying out thing either, all 3 of my boys were held until they went to sleep, only my daughter will go to sleep on her own.

Answer 5

Yes, it is fine for her to nap at times on her tummy. Just make sure she is somewhere where she can't fall, and as you did, make sure there is nothing around her face. She should be turning over soon, and she'll be back and forth all the time.
She can't sleep on your chest all the time......it's not good for either one of you. And, mommy needs a nap sometimes too, otherwise she will get very, very cranky.
Good luck, and kiss that cutie on the head for me!

Answer 6

My 3 month old sleep on her tummy in her crib on a blanket with a silkie blanket in her hands. She often pulls it to her face, but she pulls her head back to breathe deep. She does fine. My 2 yr old slept on her tummy too.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

try lay her on her side my Lil girl wouldn't sleep on her back. but would on her side some times you need to let them cry few mins. my Lil girl is 3 has to be rocked to sleep you get up to put he down she wakes up and is and hellen.she also steal sleeps i the bed with us. do to the fact i lade her in the bassinet and was folding clothes and hear something sound like and lite gaging i ween in my bed room she was laying on her side chocking. it was clear and right much i picked her up lade her in the floor took the blue sucker thing they give at the hospital and start sucking it out her nose and mouth turn her over started patting her turn her back over she was starting to turn blue i took the class on CPR and first aid on infants and kids and adults i called 911. you can give some chocking on liquid CPR you can push the liquid into there lungs the lady told me to keep patting her i did she though up more of it. took the 45 min to get to my home my baby hadn't start breathing well think you know the rest. my point is know matter how you lay your baby you need to have and baby mortar with her near her head. and carry it with you were ever you go if i hadn't had my baby mortar my Lil girl wouldn't be here to day. make shore the battery's are good and charge. after that i would never put her down i was scared to leave her.

Answer 9

I don't see there being any problem in what you're are doing, you have ensured her safety and you are right to ask this question, as we all lack confidence sometimes. But she is your daughter and you know her best.
You are doing a great job with her and there isn't a problem sleeping like this at nap time because you are able to keep an eye on her.
Have more faith in yourself, honey, you're a great mom.

Answer 10

My girls' pediatrician said as long as they can push themselves up on their arms and roll over, tummy sleeping was fine.

However, do not let your baby sleep on the couch. It's too soft and she could fall off very easily. It's okay if you're holding her.