get back over on his back. I am scared that he won't be able to breath... what can I do.. is this normal.. thanks
2007-04-20 02:16:58 · 8 answers · asked by lrios1229 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
While the number of cases of SIDS has reduced since the Back to Sleep Campaign began, I personally believe it has made parents paranoid about their babies sleeping on their tummies. "Back in the day" when my older children were newborns, we never and I mean NEVER put our babies to sleep on their backs and they were fine. The thing to remember is that not every baby who slept on his tummy died from SIDS, but rather that back sleepers had less incidences of SIDS. In turn, back sleeping is not a guarantee of SIDS prevention, but does lower the risk. Now that your son is able to roll from his back to his tummy it won't be long until he can roll from his tummy to his back. The suggestion is lay your baby down on his back until he is 1 year old. If he rolls to his tummy on his own that is fine, you can let him choose his most comfortable sleeping position. He is old enough now to be able to move his head from side to side if he chooses to tummy sleep. If he rolls over to his tummy and he remains asleep, than there is no reason to roll him onto his back. You both need your rest. If he rolls to his tummy and wakes up wanting to go to his back, just attend to that need with as little talking and lights as possible. Eventually he will be able to do it on his own and you'll find him in all matters of sleeping positions in the morning.
2007-04-20 03:08:33 · answer #1 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are the things you can get at the store that have a wedge on one side and the other and you can lay him in that. That will keep him from rolling over or you can use baby blankets rolled up. They might work as well. Just make sure you don't have loose stuff in the crib.
I attached a link to see what I am talking about. There are quite a few out on the market.
If this link doesn't work then go to Walmart.com and look under baby then sleep.
2007-04-20 09:24:33 · answer #2 · answered by terrikokf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is completely normal and my 5 month old is doing this as well and the pediatrician I work for told she was not concerned since he was strong enough to get himself over he will be able to move his head fine BUT make sure there is nothing in the bed..no covers or anything he could get his face in and smother. It probably is just thats he getting mad because he can't roll back over and theres not much you can do for that..
2007-04-20 09:32:11 · answer #3 · answered by REBMA R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is perfectly normal. My five month old son is doing this now, as well. Does your son have good neck control? I have noticed that after a while of fussiness, Peter realizes that he can either roll over or turn his head and he eventually drifts off to sleep. My husband and I are trying to give him more tummy time as well, so he gets used to being on his stomach.
2007-04-20 09:56:54 · answer #4 · answered by PJ's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try rolling up a blanket or towel and placing it at his sides and maybe that will help him.......if he has good neck and head control and is able to turn his head, there should not be a problem with him on his tummy . Both of my boys were tummy speepers, despite all the new information about SIDS and ALL my efforts to keep them on their backs, they are both perfectly safe and healthy. Good luck......I'm sure a lot of people will frown on me for my kids sleeping that way but you do what works in your own family, you know your kids better than anyone....try practicing rolling back and forth on the carpet in the daytime, so he knows how.
2007-04-20 09:24:30 · answer #5 · answered by manners 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes your little guys is doing just what he should do. I put my little guy on his back to sleep and he rolls right to his belly because he is happier that way.For a few weeks he would role back to his back and cry because it scared him. Just make sure that there is nothing in the bed that he can gag on or smother himself with. Also make sure that he is not crawling on all fours. If he is drop the mattress. They develop fast at this age. Enjoy!!!
2007-04-20 09:50:55 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. Ransom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is normal. Can he lift his head while laying on his stomach? Honestly, I would give him more tummy time so he can practice getting back onto his back again. Other than that, I don't think there is anything else you can do. Good Luck!
2007-04-20 09:23:41 · answer #7 · answered by jolie876 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that is normal. they say not to put a child down on his stomache but you can't help when he rolls over...it means he's very strong at 5 1/2 mo to do that. i wouldn't worry to much on SIDS if your child is rolling on his own. it's the parents who put their infants on the childs stomache to fall asleep
2007-04-20 09:21:15 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋