The supine sleeping position is the sleeping position that parents are more accustomed to adopting for their babies. Sleeping on the back allows parents to directly observe the expression on the baby’s face. The baby’s brain is low and flat, forming a so-called “square head and big face”. The internal organs of the baby are affected. With less pressure, the baby’s limbs can move freely. Sleeping on the baby’s back is also helpful for parents to directly observe whether there is an excessive secretion in his mouth and nose, whether there is vomiting, etc. so that the care is more timely and meticulous.
Generally, parents are accustomed to letting babies sleep on their backs, but there are some disadvantages when babies sleep on their backs. 1. It is not good for the baby’s breathing. Due to gravity, the larynx will block the breathing airflow from entering and exiting the trachea. Once the airflow resistance increases, the baby will have a noise (snoring) when breathing on his back, causing breathing difficulties. It is not suitable for infants who cannot breathe smoothly; 2. The baby is prone to vomiting. After the food refluxed from the stomach to the esophagus is vomited, it will accumulate in the baby’s throat, not easily discharged from the mouth, and more likely to choke into the trachea and lungs. The danger occurs; 3. The weaker side of the baby’s body is exposed, and it is easy to catch cold, psychologically insecure, and difficult to be familiar with.
