ever fell asleep on they're stomach? Do you leave them alone? Do you move them? Mine is sleeping on her stomach right now after close to 10 minutes of screaming. She doesn't cry. She screams! Should I move her and wake her back up?
2006-10-04 12:02:18 · 21 answers · asked by Ain't my baby gorgeous 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
her head is to the side. She relaxes faster on her stomach. She moves her head on her own. She holds her head very steady for a 2 month old. I'm sitting right next to her
2006-10-04 12:14:43 · update #1
I say leave her alone. My son wouldn't sleep in his back at all for more than 5 or so minutes at a time. He's 8 months old and had been a belly sleeper since he was just under a month and was able to turn his head from side to side whenever he wanted to.
I just make sure that he goes to sleep with a pacifier, as that has been shown to cut the SIDS risk, and make sure the sheets are tight to the matress. Don't put any other bedding in there, and if you think the baby might get cold, put her in a heavier sleeper, like a fleece one maybe.
And check on her fairly often at first, because it'll be a kinda new sleeping position for her.
2006-10-04 14:50:42 · answer #1 · answered by Queen Queso 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes- with my first child, that is the only way she would sleep. Yeah I was really worried at first, but once she got to the point were she could move her head on her own I felt alot more comfortable. Just make sure that there are no obstructions in the crib with her. Heavy blankets and what not......she should be fine......just make sure you keep an eye out for her.
Good luck, and I know what it feels like to have some relief- even if you are scared!
2006-10-04 19:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by samanthasevart 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never put my little girl on her tummy when she was little but I did left her sleep on her side if she really wouldnt fall asleep on her back. I would then check on her all of the time, but then I guess I did that regardless of what position she was sleeping in! Of course sleeping on the back reduces SIDS, but some babies will NOT sleep on their back. Would you rather have an overtired, cranky baby who isnt getting that NEEDED sleep because of the increased risk factor of SIDS? Probably not. You're doing well by being close to her so you can hear her breathing pattern. The second my girl learned to roll over on her own, she was either on her side or her tummy (which is fine to leave them as they can rescue themselves if needed by flipping back over).
2006-10-05 06:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by MaPetiteHippopotame 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your baby is just taking a nap and you can check on her frequently (and I do mean frequently) she should be fine. But do not let her sleep during the night or extended periods like this as it is a risk for SIDS.
Also, if she gets too used to sleeping on her stomach she might not want anything else-- so you may want to move her anyway :P
2006-10-04 19:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keep a real close eye on her and move her onto her side in about 30 minutes. Something else you can try is letting your baby sleep in the bouncy seat or swing. This worked great for my son when he was this age.
2006-10-04 20:28:53 · answer #5 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are her mother, you know what your child likes and dislikes by now... go with your gut. if she needs to sleep and the only way to put her to sleep is on her belly, go for it. As long as you are around and can see her/check on her often, let it be. However, for long periods of time, like night time i would put her on her back.
Sometimes when a baby prefers their stomach, it means they might be gassy, and sometimes the pressure put on their stomach can relieve some of that pressure.. if she is gassy, try milacon drops. They work Great!
Babies need their sleep, their brain grows when they are asleep!
2006-10-04 22:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by graphixgirlin06 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you talk to your babys doctor he/she may approve of your baby sleeping on her belly. My middle daughter was always crying when she was awake. Very bad colic. She slept better on her belly. The doctor agreed that it was okay since she didn't have any high risk factors....
If she is able to roll around on her own the risk of sleeping her belly goes down greatly anyways because now she has control of her body and its not as big of a problem.
Best bet is to ask her doctor. He can help you decide.
2006-10-04 19:07:05 · answer #7 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a baby of my own but I did work in a baby unit and they don't recommend lying babies on their stomachs unless you have an apnoea monitor (a breathing monitor) because of the risk of cot death. That's why you'll see babies on their stomachs in hospital, where they are being monitored anyway, but you're told not to do this at home.
Have you considered whether she has wind and that's why she settles best on her stomach? Let her settle on her stomach over your knee then when she's sleeping, move her to her cot on her back.
2006-10-04 19:07:00 · answer #8 · answered by starchilde5 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some babies have their own specific way to sleep. You are going to learn different things about your newborn as she gets older. you should leave her just make sure that she is always breathing alright otherwise after she's asleep you should change her to a safer position.
2006-10-04 19:18:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your right next to her and you'll be there till she wakes up... its fine... just keep an eye on her...
never wake a sleeping baby lol
2006-10-04 19:23:33 · answer #10 · answered by Tina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋