i know i am supposed to place her on her back and i do but she is able to roll herself over completely. she sleeps through the night on her stomach and appears to be the most comfortable this way. should i turn her over and risk waking her or just let her sleep soundly on her tummy?
2007-03-05 04:41:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
When a child can roll over then they are old enough to sleep on their tummy. Most babies naturally roll over at night so can you imagine if you had to roll her back over 10-20 times a night? Whiles SIDS still is a risk at five months it drastically decreases when a baby can roll over just make sure she isn't sleeping with stuffed animals, blankets, or anything else in her crib. Good Luck!
2007-03-05 04:50:00 · answer #1 · answered by .vato. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once she can roll over if she gets into any difficulty I don't think it's a concern. Sleeping positions are advised to reduce the risk of SIDS which is most common in the baby's first and fourth months. Try getting her a baby grobag or sleeping bag if you are worried about her getting tangled in covers. You can order them from the links below. My 15 week old daughter sleeps in one, tosses and turns but never manages to move it. She also sleeps 12-14 straight hours every night :) :)
Hope that helps!
2007-03-05 13:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by Up-side-down 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No don't worry, if she can roll herself over both ways she is fine. Just make sure her sleeping surface is afirm baby appropriate mattress and doesn't have any pillows, stuffed animals or blankets that she could smother herself with.You might want to consider removing any bumper pad from the crib if shes getting mobile. Normally babies will turn their heads to the side. If she is breathing normally and is comfortable you don't have to flip her.
2007-03-05 13:19:50 · answer #3 · answered by Panda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first child (now two) slept on his stomach from the time he was born until now. It started on my chest but he was so fond of sleeping in this position once he could lift his head well and roll over I had no problems doing this. If you feel uneasy about it you can buy those baby wedges and kid of prop her up on her side but lean her more on her belly. It is really up to you but I had no problems so I should think that shouldn't either.
2007-03-05 12:51:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your baby seems to have good head control and can lift her head easily, then I don't think its too much of a worry and you can lay her to sleep on her stomach. Do a test first though. During one of her naps, place her on her belly, and if she moves her head from side to side with no problem while you watch her then she should be okay to sleep like that. You have to be careful, because sometimes they won't fully turn their head, get stuck in the middle and cover their nose. So just be alert to that.
2007-03-05 12:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by Cositacat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my 4 month old is rolling over on her own and her Dr. said now that she rolls and can hold her head up she sleeps however she wants to. Your baby is fine on her tummy. Being a mom i still check on my baby whenever im awake though so you know you probably will too.
2007-03-05 13:03:51 · answer #6 · answered by meme142 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on who you ask and what year it is.....No I'm not being sarcastic. Some years, the SIDS is "caused" by sleeping on their back, other years its "caused" by the baby sleeping on their stomach. I've gone with the approach that whatever the baby is most comfortable with....It helps them sleep through the night, and thats always good. As a side, I've right now got twin neices that one sleeps on her back, and one on her stomach.
2007-03-05 12:50:47 · answer #7 · answered by zebj25 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We were advised by the pediatrician to put the baby to sleep on her back, and when she could roll on her own, it was safe to let her sleep on her stomach. He also advised to keep fluffy, possibly entangling bedding to a minimum, just to be extra-safe against suffocation. We went one small step further than his advice: when the baby rolled over, we'd roll her back again, and if she rolled over again on her own, we let her be.
I now have 3 kids, and never had a problem with any of them.
2007-03-05 12:48:14 · answer #8 · answered by Ben 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Once their able to roll over their sleeping position should no longer be a concern.
2007-03-05 12:48:50 · answer #9 · answered by Wiccan~Momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is generally the rule of thumb (and my pediatrician concurs, I know) that once a baby can roll themselves over, you are no longer required to force them to sleep on their back. No one expects you to stay up all night rolling your baby back over every time she flips herself! Just continue putting her on her back to start with, and keep the crib VERY clear of stuff. Nothing but baby :)
2007-03-05 12:45:11 · answer #10 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋