My 5 month daughter has been practicing rolling over for about two weeks, and we have kept a close eye on her, but until last night she had not rolled over at night. Last night I went in to check her at about midnight and she was on her tummy pretty much in the middle of her crib, with her face and nose clear. I gently rolled her back onto her back and went back to bed myself. Went in a 6AM to change her diaper and give her the morning bottle, and she was on her tummy again up against the bumper with her face against it, but her nose was clear. After her bottle, I laid her back down on her back. When I went in to check her at 7:15 as I was leaving for work, she was on her tummy again, in the middle of the crib, nose and mouth clear. Our pediatrician said that as soon as she can roll over on her own, that she can sleep however she wants to because the SIDS danger is past, but I've read that you have to worry about SIDS longer.
What do you guys think? Is she ok on her tummy?
2006-09-22 01:19:44 · 18 answers · asked by ♥♥♥ Mommy to Two ♥♥♥ 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I have the EXACT same situation. My little man is 4.5 months old and rolls over all the time. I put him in bed and within 10 minutes if I go in and check on him, he is on his tummy. I have rolled him over several times and each time I go back in to check on him, he is on his tummy again. This started about a 2-3 days ago. Last night I decided to leave him be...I figure as long as he can roll himself into that position and is able to lift his head and chest up, then he will be fine. Besides, there comes a point where I can't control it anyway....if I roll him over, he'll simply roll back to his tummy. So I would say she is fine...
2006-09-22 01:26:45 · answer #1 · answered by CB 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes she's ok
babies are not idiots, you know. If she rolls over on her tummy it's because she feels more comfortable that way, and sleeps better. Which is not surprising because this is the case for most mammals also.
SIDS studies are not very conclusive because this is not exact science, I mean you cannot take the same babies and have one version sleeping on their backs, and another version (of the same baby) sleeping on their tummies, and compare results. So who knows. The best proof is that fashions change, there are eras of babies on their tummies, then on their backs, and so on.
One thing is for sure though: the recommended position for a wounded and/or unconscious person is on their side, not on their back. If you are on your back, and you vomit, you can chocke on it!
I personally hate that baby on the back recommendation. Over the 7 years I've had babies (we have 4 kids) the very recommendation has evolved, being more, or less, strict. The latest one, when in her crib, we install her on the side, held in place by one of those double pillows (small bit at front of baby, wide strap below baby, large bit at back of baby), as we did with her brothers. Again, this is how many mammals love to sleep (cats, dogs, mice, etc), and it ensures that any vomit will naturally flow out of the mouth. It also makes it so much easier to breath should you have a bit of a cold.
My personal bet is that, anywhere between 5 and 15 years from now, doctors will tell us that those guys, back in 2005, were such idiots and didn't know anything, and the newest SIDS studies "prove" that babies must sleep on their tummies / sides.
Obviouly, legal disclaimer, this is only my personal opinion, I apply it to my kids, but you should use your own judgement as far as your kids are concerned.
2006-09-22 01:31:04 · answer #2 · answered by AntoineBachmann 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Once babies can turn over, there really is nothing you can do to keep th, e off their tummies. My little one is 7 months and has been rolling for about 2 1/2 months. The doctor said that once he is old enough to roll back and forth he should be fine. Just be sure that you have a firm mattress and nothing in the crib. My baby now sleeps on his back/side/tummy.
2006-09-22 02:55:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's fine, if you knew she wasn't comfortable in any other way you would try and make her comfortable right? Well she's doing it herself. Doesn't she fight you when you try to clean her nose? So of course she can move her head enough in the crib to make sure her nose stays clear. I'm sure this is your first child, but don't worry. You have no idea how many times she's been up between your check ins, she could be flipping all over the place and you'd never know it. Just make sure you've some kinda bumpers in the crib so she can't get her head stuck.
2006-09-22 01:37:07 · answer #4 · answered by NETTA M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both of my kids were belly sleepers. If she's rolling over there's not much you can do to keep her on her back.( you could get those wedges, but they would probably make her mad) The only thing you can do is take the bumper off the crib, take out any stuffed animals that might be in there, and dress her sort of warm so she wont need a blanket. That way there's nothing in the crib for her to get tangled in.
If you have a newer crib she shouldn't be able to get her head stuck. If you have an older crib, get rid of it.
2006-09-22 01:39:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 4 months old and she rolls to her left only right now. I put her in the crib so that her left side is beside the bumper in the crib. That way she cant roll over. I put a tightly rolled up blanket on her other side, so that she cant roll that way if she decided to. And I rolled it tight so she cant pull it over her face. It's been working for about 3 weeks now. You can try that, but she's going to sleep whatever way is comfy. hope things go well. :)
2006-09-22 04:17:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son did the exact same thing....It is okay....Your child can detect when she cannot breath and will roll herself back over, or cry if she gets stuck. You still have to watch out for SIDs but mainly now what you need to do is make sure no one smokes in the house....That she isn't too over bundled when going to sleep...Make sure the crib bedding is snug fitting...And remember not to put any blankets or toys especially stuffed animals in the crib.
2006-09-22 02:39:33 · answer #7 · answered by littleshorty9 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both of my boys slept on their stomachs practically from day one (they were both colicky, and I think it felt good to them to have the pressure on their abdomen). I was a stickler for putting them on their backs. With my first son, my MIL babysat one night when he was just a few months old. I got home and she had him not only on his stomach, but covered with a blanket! The TWO things I asked her not to do, she did. You know what though...he was asleep, and STAYED asleep all night. From then on out, I started putting him on his stomach with a light blanket, and he started sleeping through the night at 3 months old.
With his younger brother, I (once again) put him on his back to sleep, but quickly found out that he too was more comfortable on his stomach, so he was a tummy sleeper as well.
They're 2 1/2 years and 14 month in age, respectively, and still alive to tell about it. :) They both still sleep on their stomachs, too.
Their pediatrician said that once a baby can roll over, it's pointless to play the "you roll over to your stomach, and I'll roll you back over onto your back" game, as it does nothing more than irritate the baby. If they're more comfortable on their stomachs and will sleep better, why bother them? Like your daughter, they're just going to roll over onto their tummy again in the middle of the night anyway. :) There are certain things you can buy (wedges, supports, etc.) to keep them on their backs, but if you were more comfortable in a certain position, would you want something keeping you from moving around?
2006-09-22 02:21:35 · answer #8 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hello, well im not an exspert on this by far, but i can give yous ome of my experiance. my son is 13 months old. and i went through the same thing you did. i was also told that u dnt have to worry cause the SIDS thing, i was also told u dnt have to worry cause they can freely move around. But of course, being a mother i was paranoid with it. but i am currently in the army and i am stationed in germany, so we have different stores then you guys do, however they are still mainly american producta that are basic stores cary, but I dont know if you have ever seen these, but its something that the baby sleeps in, i think its called a cozy sleep, not sure though. but basicly it has a cushion on the left and right side of baby and a light piece of cloth at the bottom. so basicly u take the baby lie them on his/her back and they have support on both sides so they dont roll over. it keeps them in place, and its actually very comfy looking. i dnt know if i explained that to well. lol. but my son didnt use it much cause he started scootinghimself out of it. i have come to the conclusion however that hes deffintly going to sleep how he chooses, like i will walk in his room and he is on his stomach with hi lil butt in the air, its so cute, but i walk over to his crib and i still roll him over, but he still does as he pleases. lol anyways, shes gna roll over unless u use something liek that. my son did i just keep an eye on him. and he was completley fine!!! i wish u all the best luck, hope i kinda helped!!
2006-09-22 01:29:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She probably is ok. I would continue to do what you do. Maybe set your alarm to check on her throughout the night and roll her back over if it bothers you. I know it would bother me, so I understand your concern. I think the SIDS danger lasts until a year but most babies who start to roll over will do so in their sleep and in most cases will be ok.
Good luck!
2006-09-22 01:27:48 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋