I have a 5 months old when he sleeps in his crib he likes to roll on his tummy but he doesn't know how to roll back on to his back yet and he cries cause it wakes him up from his sleep...he won't fall alseep on his tummy....He will hold head up and cries...I stand there and watch him just to see what he does for a while without him seein me, but doesn't put his head back down to sleep...and just cries...so i turn him back onto his back put the pacifier in his mouth and he goes back to sleep again but soon after he'll turn to his side and wants to flip and cryies...and it starts all over again
2007-10-03 08:42:47 · 7 answers · asked by Konny S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
For now, buy a sleep positioner. But he'll eventually get used to lying on his belly too. Do you let him play on his belly a lot? It's important to do that so he can strengthen his neck and arms.
2007-10-03 08:47:16 · answer #1 · answered by Jennield 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
THere is an answer here that says to use a sleep positioner. While this is a good idea when they are younger, my ped at my daughters 4 mo appointment said to discontinue use of this because now that shes moving so much there should be nothing in the crib that can cause injury or can cause them to suffocate. My daughter at 4 mos could easily wiggle her way out of one of those anyway. and by the way- shes almost 5 months now and is doing the same thing as yours- I think if they are stuck, we should help them get to their backs again.
2007-10-03 09:36:47 · answer #2 · answered by Beth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter started doing this at 3 months. she would roll over and then not be able to roll back. I would have to do the same thing put her back on her back. It will just take time to work itself out. Your child will still roll over and you will have to put him back on his back. There is nothing else you can do but wait for him to do it on his own. Hope it comes sooner than later for you!! Hope you get some sleep
2007-10-03 09:50:28 · answer #3 · answered by Michele G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really sure what your question is...are you wanting to keep him on his back? If he does not have a sleep positioner you may want to try one of those. My daughter is four months old and still sleeps with hers, it is adjustable in size. Try the Airflow Sleep Positioner.
2007-10-03 09:46:03 · answer #4 · answered by ataman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'll learn to get over it, and to flip himself over only if you leave him alone.
Its normal. They naturally do this in their sleep and then wake themselves up. Leave him to figure it out, or else be ready to go in with him and put him down every night from here on.
2007-10-03 08:46:28 · answer #5 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So???? Don't stand there and watch him. Infants are simply small adults, and they learn very quickly how to get attention. However, keep a private eye on him to make sure he continues to breath. One more thing. Relax.
2007-10-03 08:56:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you really dont want him to flip over nestle him in a little better, but MAKE SURE there is nothing near his face or he may suffocate himself. put a pillow next to his legs on either side as to hold him in
2007-10-03 08:47:40 · answer #7 · answered by thischick 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋