Baby sleeping on Tummy!

  • Wednesday, November 14, 2012 4:27 AM
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    Message # 1137166
    Lisa
    My baby is almost 6 months and has started to constantly roll over to sleep on his tummy and I constantly go in and flip him back.  

    Does your baby sleep on their back or tummy?
    When did you let them sleep on their tummy?
  • Thursday, November 15, 2012 7:29 PM
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    Reply # 1138637 on 1137166
    ora
    hello, I heard that once they learn how to turn on their own it's ok to let them sleep on their tummy.  I've been putting my LO on her tummy since 2 m.o. only because she can't fall asleep otherwise.  I have watched her for hours to see what she would do.  If she plopped her face into the mattress during the night she would quickly turn her head sideways.  
  • Wednesday, December 05, 2012 6:30 PM
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    Reply # 1153271 on 1137166
    Claire (Administrator)
    Hi Lisa, Ora:
    The public Health Agency of Canada have some great resources here http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-ps/dca-dea/stages-etapes/childhood-enfance_0-2/sids/index-eng.php

    The recommendation is that baby are put to sleep on their backs to prevent SIDs.  Once they can flip over by themselves (and not just accidentally) then they can choose how they prefer to sleep.

    I love this resource http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-ps/dca-dea/stages-etapes/childhood-enfance_0-2/sids/ssb_brochure-eng.php

    Here is an excerpt that answers your question perfectly "As your baby gets older, he or she will be able to turn over onto his or her stomach by themself, usually at about 5 months. When this happens, you do not have to reposition your baby."

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