5 month old sleeping on his side

My baby just turned 5 months old a couple of days ago and he’s suddenly started to automatically go to his side when I lay him on his back to sleep. Is this normal? I keep putting him back onto his back and I feel like it’s unsafe but not sure?

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As long as he's putting himself into that position he's fine 🖤

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Let that baby rest how he want. He know what's comfy. He's getting mobile now n does not have to rely on words or anything else that was unavailable to him to sleep how he wants ya know. If you are adamant get a boppie pillow and place it in the middle of his bed/crip etc and lay him on his back in it. He'll sleep like a baby. Age 39 vet mom of three oldest 16 youngest 6. Trust me 😁🫶🏽

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Absolutely do not put anything in the crib with him, crib needs to be completely clear!

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I said what I said go look up a boppy pillow it keeps them in place yall new moms slay me sometimes. Let me exit stage left yall got it!

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Again, my first suggestion is to let him rest how he wants it's a new ability for him. I promise you these Dr's do not know everything. Just my advice, of course. Us moms have superpowers. I know you will figure out what to do. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you all the peace, love, and light on your mommy journey 💕.

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@StarBorne6 I know what it is, they're unsafe for unsupervised sleep 🙈

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