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Question

my baby is 3 months old and has slept with me since she was born. she still wakes up around 1am and 5am . well, when she goes to spend the night at her grandmas, she sleeps the whole night through! 9-6! her grandma said maybe its b/c she sleeps by herself when shes there, so i tried putting her in her crib by herself, and she still would wake up in the middle of the night....anyways i didnt know she was doing this but she also said she puts her on her stomach....i put her on her back usually but tried putting her on stomach by herself last night and it worked! she slept 9-6? yes i already know your not supposed to b/c of sids but do babies really prefer sleeping on their stomachs? do you put yours on their stomach or back?

Answer 1

My son is 3 1/2 months old and whenever I would lay him on his back he always woke up lots during the night. So I laid him on his stomach and he will sleep like 12 hours a night now. Its very nice and years ago my mom told me that they always laid babies on their stomachs I slept that way! So I would say yes go ahead just make sure you use tight sheets and don't have extra toys or blankets in her bed just the blanket she is covered up with. And I always give my son a pacifier that helps too, even though he usually spits it out at some point during the night.

Answer 2

My son is the same way. I think that they have a lot of gas in there stomach which causes makes them want to sleep on there stomach. When my son was younger I used to let him sleep on his stomach for about 30 minutes and then I would go in and put him on his back. I also found when my son was smaller that letting him sleep in his bouncy seat or swing would also help him sleep thought the night. I know that they say sleeping in his bouncy seat might hurt there backs, but I didn't know this at the time and my doctor hasn't said anything about his back.

About the SIDS thing: go to babysake.com and due a google search on a natural cure for SIDS when you get the chance.

Answer 3

I have three children and they all prefer sleeping on their stomachs. When my oldest was born, she cried for 4 months straight. I finally decided to roll her over (because I can't sleep on my back) and she instantly quieted and slept all night. She would sleep on my chest on her tummy while I was in the sitting position so I knew she liked it. I too was worried about SIDS, so for the first week I stood there and watched over her. I do think that "back to sleep" is a good program and has saved many lives. But some children prefer to sleep on their stomachs and I feel it's fine. If you take all the necessary precautions, I think you and your daughter will be just fine. Good luck to you! :)

Answer 4

Okay, here's why: babies really DO sleep more soundly on their stomachs than they do on their backs. But that's precisely why you should never put your baby to sleep on his tummy, and why they say SIDS is such a risk when you do. A baby sleeping on his tummy can get into such a deep sleep that he never wakes up, so the theory goes. It could be because they are sleeping so soundly that they foget to breathe (they are pretty new at it, after all) or that they inhale too much of the carbon dioxide they've been exhaling, but all of that is just theory as no one really knows why SIDS occurs. That being said, I've had two little guys who both loved to sleep on their tummies and slept better that way, BUT I still put them to sleep on their backs. I just couldn't bring myself to take the risk! I knew I would never forgive myself if I put my baby on his tummy to sleep so I could sleep through the night and he never woke up! Of course, grandma is going to put the baby to sleep on its stomach because that's what moms of that generation were told to do--everyone did it that way! But they know so much more about SIDS nowadays, and the whole "back to sleep" thing has seriously reduced the number of infants who die of SIDS every year. So ultimately, it's up to you, and in about three months, it won't matter anyway because your baby will sleep however he prefers! Good luck and God bless!

Answer 5

My children were the same, but I didn't start to do it until they were about 5 months, because most children by then have a lot more muscle control and can lift their heads if they are being smothered by blankets. Instead, try laying you baby on it's side using a blanket or pillow to prop her in place, then take a small blanket and tuck it under her arm to make it feel like someone is with her. It worked well for me. She probably is waking up for you because se can sense you. It's natural for baby's to do that. I never even had to say anything and my daughter knew when I walked into the room.

Answer 6

you are putting your baby in DANGER. what kind of mom would do something life treatning to their child. what you are doing is very wrong and the worst of the matter is you know it's wrong. do you really think it's worth it just so that you can get a couple of more hours of sleep. i know you love your baby but don't put her on her back and tell your mom or mother-in-law not to do it also. it's being proven that it's one of the main reason for SIDS so just don't do it. you can try to put her on her side and see if it works but she's still very young and she's going to keep on waking up in the middle of the night. i don't know if you ever heard this but they say that your baby knows when you are around them and they know what they can get from you that could be why she does it with you but not with her grandma. it's the same with a toddler you know when you leave him/her at their grandmas and they are fine until you get there and they start to act up it's kind of like the same thing. try to do different things to see if any of them work maybe you can feed her before you go to sleep. have patience that's the most you are going to need. i remember when i had my son i was really tired all the time you don't have it too bad she only wakes up twice my son used to wake me up 4-5 times but i never put him on his back. try different things and love your daughter no matter what. good luck.

Answer 7

ok now this is going to sound bad but yes I put my baby on his stomach. But i mad sure nothing was in the crib with him. now i read that they like sleeping on there stomach because they feel safe I me come one can you sleep all night on your back. And if i remember my son could not roll over at 3 months. so it's not like if he was not comfortable he could just switch positions. So don't think you are doing anything wrong but just make sure there is nothing in the crib. If it is a cold night turn you heater on or if it is a hot night then that's better. good luck oh ya y the way just a hit DON'T" HAVE YOU BABY SLEEP WITH YOU. we did that with our first son and He was in the bed till he was 5 years old.

Answer 8

We have always put our son on his back to sleep. He started sleeping on his stomach a few months go (9 months) I would go and check on him before I went to sleep. Now if he is on his stomach I leave him. He is 12 months old. I would really suggest you putting your daughter on her back. I know its a pain to get up in the middle of the night but, at least you know she is safe. It's better to be safe than sorry.

Answer 9

You just have a little ways to go until your baby is old enough to sleep safely on her tummy.

Honestly, I couldn't put her on her tummy in light of the latest SIDS reports. I know it's hard waking up over and over, but ask yourself if she is worth it. You might lose her if she slept on her tummy. Of course she IS worth it to you. So just put her on her back and endure this until she's older.

Don't let her stay at your mom's. I know this is hard but it's best.I moderate a grief chat, and I can't tell you the anguish I see in there when mother's lose their babies. Even when there is no guilt, people feel guilt and pain for all their lives.

I bet she is a cutie! Take good care of your gift.
Congratulations on having her!

Answer 10

Both of my kids are tummy sleepers, unfortunately. According to my grandma and mom this is completely normal, most babies are. ( I always get advice from them as they're the greatest parents around ). Last night my daughter just would not go to sleep because I kept putting her down on her back, so I finally gave in and put her on her tummy and she slept until 8:30 this morning. She's four months old, and I've never heard of anyone's baby dying because it slept on its stomach. As long as you keep blankets and fluffy things away from their faces it's completely fine.