My daughter can roll from her tummy to back and back to tummy. I was ok when she could just do tummy to back but now that she can go from back to tummy I am really worried. I woke up this morning and found her sleeping on her tummy. My concern is SIDS. I am pretty much stuck here right? I can't really control what she does while we are both asleep but I can't help but worry. Some say that if she can roll over she can roll herself back so I should not really worry. What do you think?
2007-02-12 07:35:52 · 9 answers · asked by ktbblb 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I too had this same fear when all 3 of my babies were less than 4 months and could roll both ways. But it is true when they can roll both ways the chance of SIDS drops dramatically.
2007-02-12 07:40:41 · answer #1 · answered by mom2ace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once they can roll on their own, they are fine. Make sure her mattress isn't too fluffy and she should not have a pillow or more than one blanket. Keep the room moderately temperature, not very hot, and no smoking. That pretty much reduces anything you have control over that would affect your chances of SIDS.
2007-02-12 15:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When they are capable of rolling both ways on their tummy, it is ok that they sleep on their bellies. When they are newborn and only a few months old, they are not capable of waking themselves or moving if they stop breathing, but once they master the rolling over task, they are ok.
2007-02-12 15:39:31 · answer #3 · answered by Eternal Storm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it would make you feel better, buy one of the special pillow wedges that keeps them in one position. I had one but never used it so I can't say how well it worked. Another thing to do to ease your mind is get a monitor that has an alarm to alert you if something changes in her breathing. Better to rest easy than to worry about spending a little extra on a monitor.
2007-02-12 15:46:08 · answer #4 · answered by nymom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just as long as she dont get blankets and pillows in her face she will be fine my little girls was rolling over when she was about 3 1/2 monthes old and shes fine dont worry about it she will be ok too
2007-02-12 15:40:25 · answer #5 · answered by stacia a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is costing you peace of mind you can use positioners to prevent her from rolling, assuming this doesn't make her scream.
However it is generally excepted that you can let your baby pick their sleeping position once they can easily roll both from front to back and back to front.
But don't discount momma's instinct.
2007-02-12 15:55:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know what they say, moving out the way to make room for another one! SIDS shouldn't be your worry, keep in mind that God takes those whos time it is. if its your time then its already written. enjoy your baby sweetie and watch her grow.
2007-02-12 15:41:07 · answer #7 · answered by U Think U Know Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless she is a preemie or a very small baby, I think it is okay. Let her sleep as she pleases. Don't fret, mommy!
2007-02-12 15:38:49 · answer #8 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please make sure no soft pillows, blankets, etc. around her.
2007-02-12 15:41:06 · answer #9 · answered by Kimora Miranda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋