6 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
6 Month Old Prefers Stomach Sleeping
Asked by S.F. from Los Angeles
on May 2, 2008
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My 6 month old has just recently started sleeping in long stretches..yea! Today after he fell asleep for his morning nap, I peeked in to check on him. To my surprise, ...
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- Hi S. Both my kids have slept on their stomach since the day their were born. They sleep so much better that way. My son is 2.5 and still sleeps on his tummy. I didn'...
- My daughter had been tummy sleaping since 4/12 months, there is no hope of keeping her on her back, but she is was ahead on the physical front, barely 6 months and alr...
- my daughter had never slept on her back (not even as a new born) she prefered her side or tummy. so when she started rolling i never moved her to put her back on her b...
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...
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...
Sleeping on Stomach
Asked by S.D. from Los Angeles
on June 23, 2008
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Help im so scared cause the past few nights my 6th month old has been turning on his stomach!when i flip him back he cries. Ive tried everything swaddling him tucking ...
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- I understand your anxiety. I think that is every moms' worst fear. I also understand that you are particularly sensitive because of the tragedy that happened to your...
- Hi S., don't worry, all 3 of my babies slept on their stomachs from birth, and alkl 3 were safe. J.
- The motion sensor PAD is my favorite. I purchased from BB R US and it has helped me so much!! It cost about $80. Another mother recommended www.guardiansleeper.com ...
6-Month Old Getting Stuck on Her Stomach
Asked by T.R. from Denver
on August 18, 2008
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My 6-month old daughter started rolling over from her back to her stomach at 4.5 months old. She became pretty good at it but only once has she rolled from her stomac...
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- T., This is a normal phase. Both my daughters went through it. You just have to be patient and wait until she is ready to roll the other way. As far as the sleeping...
- If the sheets are tight fitted, nothing else in the crib and NO BUMPERS then she should be fine. If the mattress is firm and though it seems she is face down she isn'...
- I had the same problem when my son was about 5 months old. It took a couple of weeks, and I did some "practicing" with him during the day helping him roll from front t...
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...
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...
6 Week Old Will Only Sleep on His Stomach!
Asked by K.E. from Tuscaloosa
on August 5, 2011
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I have a beautiful new 6 week old son. We have found that the only way he will truly sleep is on his stomach. I do not mind this at all since I am either watching him ...
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- My son wasn't a good back sleeper till he was around 2-3 months, and then he was starting to figure out how to roll over! lol Anyway, they rarely had a problem with h...
- This is so common with all babies, most sleep really well on their stomachs if you ever let them. It's all up to you on if you risk it or not - I did some intense rese...
- if that's how he sleeps then let him sleep! both of mine were tummy sleepers.
