how do i stop my baby rolling over in his sleep?

Question

my five month old baby boy has started rolling over more. now that hes become a professional at the art he likes to spend more time on his tummy than on his back. the problem starts when i put him to bed. i always put him to bed on his back. feet to foot of the cot. but when i go check on him he has rolled over and is sleeping on his tummy. i find myself rolling him back several times a night. im really worried about cot death and i just wanted to know if there is a way that i cud stop him from rolling over in his sleep?

Answer 1

I had the same problem with my son and would get up many times a night to put him on his back. After awhile and some research on SIDS I let him be. The research says that once a baby can roll over by himself, the chances of SIDS greatly reduces. There is really nothing you can do at this point because your son is comfortable in this position. Try not to fret. If anything, you'll be getting up multiple times during the night to check on him (I don't think I'm ever going to sleep again!)
Don't use a sleep positioner! Once a baby can roll over you have to discontinue use...for obvious reasons.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

Once a baby can roll on his own, there is nothing wrong with letting them sleep on their tummy. There is no need to use a sleep positioner. They will only get in the way and could actually be dangerous if they end up smothered in it. Sleep positioners are not recommended for babies that can roll on their own.

Once they're old enough to roll on their own, the risk of SIDS is significantly lower. I don't think you have anything to worry about. As long as you keep his crib free of pillows, toys, stuffed animals, and fluffy blankets. If he gets cold, you can put him in a sleeper, and he should be plenty warm without a blanket. My 5 month old just ends up twisted and tangled in any blanket we put in his bed.

Answer 4

Been there, done that. You'll lose to much sleep because he's just going to keep rolling back over.
I learned that if he's able enough to get over on his tummy, he's able enough to get himself out of a bad situation. If he's holding his head up good, then no problem.

Answer 5

Probably not and most pediatricians will tell you not to stop him. Once he is able to roll over at night the odds that he will suffocate drop by like 99% because he can turn his head when he can't breath...he should be fine.

Answer 6

Once they are able to roll over on their own, it's okay if they sleep on their tummy. If they are able to roll, they have the ability to protect their airway which is the reason for back-sleeping early on. Continue to place him on his back to start, but if he rolls to his tummy it's okay. Just be sure there aren't any loose linens or toys, etc. in the crib to avoid him being unable to breath by getting too close to or tangled in one.

Answer 7

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The sound track gently produces energy over the full human hearing spectrum with an embedded pulse that gently eases the brain to the Alpha state well known for drowsiness and sleep induction.

Answer 8

If your baby can easily roll over then you don't have to worry about it, he'll do what feels comfortable to him. Just remember, it wasn't that long ago that they were telling us that it was safer for babies to sleep on their stomachs.

Answer 9

once they are old enough to roll they are pretty safe the real danger is when they can't roll cuz then they can't get away from things or positions that can suffocate them so don't worry too much but now is definitely the time to make sure there is no loose bedding or toys that he can get smothered in

Answer 10

Since he can roll over on his own, I wouldn't worry about it. You might want to keep an eye on him when he is sick but other than that, I wouldn't worry. And then, if he is too sick to roll over I'd take him to the doctor anyway.