Sleep Positions

Baby girl will be 6mo on the 25th and prefers sleeping on her sides or rolling on to her stomach. Dr Google is confusing af with articles saying “have them sleep on their back until 1…but if they roll over it’s okay just roll them back over… unless they are 4-6 moths then leave be., but not really” so what is it? Can she or can’t she? Ugh, I just want her to sleep through the night again

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My pediatrician said if they have good head control and got themselves in that position they are safe. Doesnt mean it will not SCARE you and you may never sleep but they are fine! My LO has been sleeping on his side since 3 months bc it helps his reflux at night. I lay him on his back and he makes his way there all on his own.

My LO just started rolling over to her stomach .. I do leave her as is but I’m literally looking at the cam every 5 min

If they can get themselves there then they are fine. It is bothersome for the first bit but it's all good.

Mine has been sleeping on his stomach for months, it's fine.

My 5 month old prefers sleeping on her side/belly. I just make sure she is in her own sleeping area with no blankets, stuffed animals, etc

My daughter has been sleeping on her stomach for about 3 months now. Shes almost 6 months. It accidentally happened 1 night but then we realized that’s how she prefers to sleep. Just make sure nothing is blocking the airways and try to watch her for the first few nights to make sure she’s okay but babies will do what’s comfortable for them so don’t freak out , it’s apart of their learning & growing process.

Always put them down on their back and then if they roll themself over it is ok! As long as they put themself there and they have arms free (not swaddled) they are safe.

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