Pediatricians generally advise parents not to let their babies sleep on their stomachs. Because the baby is sleeping on the stomach, the chance of sudden infant death is relatively high. Although the sleeping position itself is not a necessary condition for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, it is still related to some extent. Because babies in this period cannot raise their heads, turn their heads, or turn over, and have no ability to protect themselves. Therefore, accidental suffocation occurs when sleeping on their stomachs.
In addition, sleeping on your stomach will oppress the internal organs, which is not conducive to the growth and development of your baby.
If dad and mom care about the shape of the baby’s head, I suggest you try to let the baby sleep on its side. Generally speaking, it is difficult for babies to sleep on their own sides. You can put a pillow on the baby’s back to help support their backs to maintain the side sleeping position. When babies are sleeping on their sides, they should put their hands in front. In this way, even if you turn over, you will turn to sleep on your back instead of sleeping on your stomach.
