From about one month he sleeps on his stomach. He only lies on his back when I'm in bed and have to breasfeed him. Is t ok to breastfeed him in that position?
2006-10-31 21:27:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
For breastfeeding, being on his back or side is just fine.
As far as sleeping, per others recommendations, putting the baby on his back to sleep will allegedly reduce the risk of SIDS. However, being the mom of a 6 month old son myself, I know how unlikely it is that he will stay on his back all night. My pediatrician said that if he can roll both ways by himself and lift his head well, then I don't need to stress out about it. Of course I still worry a bit, and always will being a parent, but I'd rather he get some sleep than me going in there all night long and waking him up by turning him over!
So, in summary, I'd recommend you put him on his back to sleep, but do allow him to find his own comfortable position. Just make sure there are no suffocation risks in the crib (i.e.: blankets, stuffed animals, bumpers (unless breathable), etc).
Good luck!
2006-11-01 01:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what you feel is best for your baby. My 5 month old died of SIDS and was on her back when it happened. I am a member of a SIDS group and about 90% of all the mothers in that group had their babies on their backs when they died. There are even a couple of them that their babies actually died while they were still awake. They die in car seats, swings, while being held. You cannot do anything to "prevent" as I have seen people say all you can do is try to reduce the risks and there are many, many risks but people that have not had it happen only seem to focus on the sleep positioning for some reason. Every baby is different so do what you feel is best. My kids all had to sleep on their stomachs because they had GERD and you should never put a baby on it's back to sleep if it has GERD, but my daughter that passed away was on her back when it happened becuase it was in the mid morning when she was taking a nap. I never put her on her stomach for naps becasue I didn't want her to sleep too long. If your baby can roll over you cannot keep him/her in the position you want anyways.
2006-11-02 01:03:33 · answer #2 · answered by shannonmangan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is okay to breastfeed the child while you are laying down, but it would probably work a bit better if you both laid side by side on your sides.
As far as the sleeping thing - they talk about SIDS being associated to babies sleeping on their stomachs. I don't understand it because I'm sure most of us as babies slept on our tummies and we are fine. But, don't take any risks. Make sure there is no extra bedding around, no pillows, comforters, etc. And if you're going to have him on his belly - make sure you stay awake to make sure he's okay.
2006-11-01 05:34:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Today doctors recommend laying babies on their backs. Remember BACK TO SLEEP.
Babies aren't really eating anything solid, any vomit will be liquid so choking hazard is low. Even very young babies can turn their heads to the side to vomit.
I just heard on the radio today that doctors may have found a brain abnormality which is linked to SIDS. That said, they are not ready to say that they have found a cause, much less a cure.
2006-11-01 12:11:43 · answer #4 · answered by Adoptive Father 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a mother myself and believe that a baby should always sleep on his/her tummy because of the fact that should a baby sleep on her/his back there is a strong possibility that should they vomit they will choke on it because they are not in a position to let it out. It worked for my daughter, it worked for my mum with her four kids. In the hospitals here in my country, they believe that a baby must always be on her/his stomach, for the simple reason that they are much more prone to choking in that position.
2006-11-01 08:38:08 · answer #5 · answered by sunflower 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SIDS is the reason why doctors say to lay a baby up to 12 months on their back to sleep. They could could turn their heads and suffocate if you lay them on their stomachs.
2006-11-01 05:30:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lying them on their back is the best choice, BUT at a certain age, when they start rolling over, you really can't do anything but lay them down on their back, they will pick their own sleeping position.
2006-11-01 07:52:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Studies have stated that having your child sleep on his back is the best position, as it can prevent SIDS. If your child lays on his stomach, he is at more risk to potentially suffocate or have breathing problems. It's much safer to lay him on his back.
2006-11-01 05:31:33 · answer #8 · answered by readysteadystop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 6 months, he is probably able to roll over on his own, correct? So of course placing him on his back is best, but he may roll over on his own. You should make sure there is nothing in his bed that will suffocate him, like plastic bumper guards, stuffed animals, toys or pillows.
2006-11-01 05:39:49 · answer #9 · answered by rebecca_sld 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 6 mths he should be wriggling throughout the night now,changing his own position. It doesn't matter in what position the baby is in when your breastfeeding as long as he is satisfied and doesn't throw it up imminently.
2006-11-01 05:36:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋