5 month old sleeping on stomach
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Sleeping on Stomach
Asked by D.J. from Minneapolis
on March 16, 2007
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Hi! My 5 month old keeps rolling onto his stomach while sleeping. Now that he can roll over on his own, is it okay to let him sleep this way? Thanks!
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- Although I understand your concern, I can tell you that my son did the exact same thing and I kept trying to roll him over during the night just to find him on his bel...
- Dear D. J. Our child did the same. But we learned to do the following things: The best was to use a Sleepsack which basically is a blanket that comforts the baby....
- I have went through SIDs training and they say if the child is old enough to roll over then it is ok to let them sleep that way. I would still put the baby to bed on h...
"Sleeping on Stomach"
Asked by T.H. from Phoenix
on June 4, 2008
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I have a five month old son. Per my pediatrician he has been sleeping on his back or side since birth. The last two times he has gone down for a nap he want to be on h...
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- Hi T., When my babies were young we were advised to wrap them tight with a baby blanket and lay them on their side, using another baby blanket as a back support. I...
- Hi T., I did everything that I could to keep my daughter on her side until she was 4 months old. That's when she started scooting down in the sleep positioner and ...
- Hi T., There's an easy (and cheap) way to make a sleep-positioner, too. (no sewing) If that's what you want to do, I can write directions. :) T
Stomach Sleeping
Asked by S.L. from New York
on June 30, 2008
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Hello everyone,
I was wondering at what age is it okay to let your baby sleep on their stomach? Both my mom and mil tell me that they were always told to put their ch...
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- I have 8 month old twin boys..one who only slept on his stomach like yours...Around 4 months is when I gave in and let him do it, I would just put him in a sleep sack,...
- S., All three of my kids slept on their tummy from the day they came home from the hospital. My mom told me when I was born (1976) moms were told to sleep the b...
- I think you got some great advice from all here. If you are still nervous about letting him sleep on his tummy, check with his doctor about it. I have 2 sons ages 17...
Sleeping on Stomach
Asked by J.R. from Sioux City
on November 29, 2006
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I HAVE A 4 MONTH OLD AND SHE HAS ACID REFLUX PRETTY BAD. (SHE IS ON 2 MEDS FOR IT) SHOULD I LET HER SLEEP ON HER STOMACH. SHE SEEMS TO SLEEP SO MUCH BETTER. I KNOW...
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- I tried to get my son to sleep on his side. But he always figured out how to roll over to his tummy. He's always slept on his tummy. I worried to about sids. But I...
- I am a nurse and a mom of 2. I understand your concern. I would say that sleeping on her stomach is just too risky. SIDS really happens and it happens to the most u...
- J.- Honestly, I really think all of it is are myths! My daughter used to throw the wedge pieces off of the thing and then lay the way she wanted. Which was on her s...
Sleeping on Stomach
Asked by S.E. from Houston
on May 11, 2009
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In the last few days, my five-month-old son has begun rolling from his back to his stomach. My question is...before this week, I'd been putting him down to sleep on h...
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- I had the same issue with my daughter, and books/ my doctor told me that once they are strong enough to roll onto their stomaches,they have passed much of the SIDS ris...
- Relax and breathe and smile happily knowing that your kiddo will be just fine! He can roll and it's a good thing. When my daughter was a wee one, she had some diffic...
- I had the same issue and my mom ( pediatrician) said that as long as they are big enough to lift their head it was now safe as long as the crib is empty of toys and an...
5 Month Old Sleeping on Stomach
Asked by R.C. from Houston
on February 5, 2009
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My son just turned 5 months old and we have been swaddling him since he was about a month old. He is starting to turn over on his stomach and sleep when he takes naps ...
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- If he can turn over onto the stomach himself and lift his head from side to side, he's probaby just fine. Have you tried swaddling his body and leaving his arms out...
- I second the first comment. If your son can roll over and wants to sleep on his stomach then let him so you can both sleep more soundly.
- This happened with my oldest when she was 3 months, but she never liked to be swaddled. Can you try swaddling him to fall asleep, but then gently loosening his 'bindi...
5 Month Old Flipping on Stomach in Sleep
Asked by A.F. from St. Louis
on May 12, 2008
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Hello- My 5 month old keeps waking up in the middle of the night because he flips on his stomach and scoots horizontally in his crib. I keep having to go in, turn him...
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- Good for you for being so careful and protective. However, I'd just let him get used to falling back to sleep on his stomach. Most babies (not tiny infants, but 5 or s...
- My boy is six months now and when he first started turning to his tummy he hated it. Now he passes out as soon as you lay him down on it and doesn't like sleeping any...
- Just let him sleep on his stomach. After they start learning to roll, there's really nothing you can do to stop it, and it's just going to drive you crazy if you keep...
6 Month Old Sleeping on Stomach
Asked by S.S. from Davenport
on August 15, 2008
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My little guy always rolls to his stomach to sleep now. Thats scares me cause i have always been told to put a sleeping baby on their back.Hes been rolling all over fo...
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- you do need to worry about sids, HOWEVER, you do not need to worry about stomach sleeping since he is rolling over on his own and quite mobile it sounds! this is a goo...
- I wouldnt worry about it to much at all. He is turning on his back himself so he is able to move about just fine on his own. If he gets face down he will move himslef ...
- our three month old daughter sleeps on her tummy every night - it's the only way she'll sleep. as long as he's rolling over & turns his face away from potential barri...
Stomach Sleeper
Asked by J.R. from Los Angeles
on July 20, 2011
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Were any of your babies natural stomach sleepers? My almost 7 month old daughter always rollls over on to her stomach to sleep. Her head is to the side, but it makes ...
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- At 7 months, the risk is not really there They have the head control and are able to turn and roll over. Mine have always slept on their stomachs since birth. The b...
- Once they can roll over by themselves, there is a lot less to worry about. I read that babies who have oscilating fans in their rooms have a much, much lower risk of ...
- Once they can turn over independently they can sleep however they want. Otherwise you must sit up all night and watch them to turn them back on to their back.
Upset Stomach
Asked by J.P. from Los Angeles
on March 26, 2007
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I have just started feeding cereal and veggies to my 6 month old abuot a few weeks now. Yesterday, i gave her bananas with mixed grain cereal. she was eating fine. we...
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- Read mine!.... I say it was just too much. Not that I should have anything to say after what I have done but I guess I may have learned from my mistake. Ask your doc h...
- It could be just that your child isn't ready for this particular food yet. I know with my kids if they had this reaction I'd stop that food and try something else. Som...
- Bananas are binding. They're great when your little one has diarrhea. I would mix the banana with another fruit. I would also try an actual banana mashed up to rule ou...
