Is it ok for my baby to sleep on their side or stomach? Infants should only be placed on their backs to sleep until they reach 1 year of age. Back sleeping is the safest position for infants because it reduces the risk for Sleep-Related Infant Deaths (including SIDS and SUIDS). When a child is able [...]
When can she lie on her stomach? All babies should sleep on their backs during the first year of life. This is important for naps in the day as well as at night-time and helps prevent sudden infant death syndrome (or SIDS). There are only a few simple rules to follow to protect your baby – see [...]
When is it safe to let my baby sleep on his tummy? We advise putting babies to sleep on their back in the first year of life because sleeping on their tummy has been associated with an increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). However, once babies start to roll, they often roll over by [...]
Where is it safest for a baby to sleep? Sleep environment and safety is very important! The most important thing to do is to make sure you put your baby down on her back. Be sure her own sleep surface is firm, flat, and free from anything that may disrupt her breathing (risk of suffocation) such as [...]
Will sleeping on her back cause a flat spot on my baby’s head? The Back to Sleep campaign (the recommendation to put a baby to sleep on her back when sleeping) to prevent SIDS leads to the possibility that an infant could develop a flat spot on her head. A baby’s skull is soft and the bones [...]
Is it safe to let my baby sleep on his stomach? Generally, no. It is not safe. You should always put your baby down to sleep flat on his back on a firm, flat surface. This is true for naps, at bedtime, and after a night waking. Things like soft mattresses or other bedding, pillows, couch cushions, [...]
My baby cries when he lies flat. What should I do? When your little one cries and/or sometimes arches his back when he lies flat to sleep, it may be a sign that he has reflux. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), or reflux, is when stomach acid comes up into the baby’s throat. This condition [...]
Is it safe if my toddler sleeps on her stomach? Generally, it is recommended that little ones under 12-months-old be placed on their backs to sleep to minimize the risk of SIDS or suffocation. Toddlers, though, can typically roll back and forth from their stomachs to their backs successfully, so [...]
Is it safe for my baby to sleep in a swing? Most babies love to swing and the to-and-fro motion can help soothe them if they are fussy, and yes, it can even lull them to sleep. But infant swings are not designed for sleeping. Newborns lack the muscle strength and coordination to keep their heads [...]
Should I worry if my baby rolls over? Many families wonder what they should do when their baby starts rolling over in her sleep. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all babies be put to sleep on their backs. However, once your baby can roll over, don’t worry about it – she’s [...]