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3 months son prefers to sleep on stomach
My 3 month old son prefers to sleep only on stomach. He isn't sleeping on back or sides.
Is it ok to put baby to sleep on stomach ??
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Preferably on back if not then be careful to turn baby s head turned on 1 side while sleeping to avoid suffocation
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Dr. Aditi Birje
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
There is no problem if the child sleeps on stomach. Just ensure that the head is turned to one side so that nose doesn't get blocked. Sleeping on stomach ( prone position) improves lung aeration . Thank you
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Dr. Rahul Kamble
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Baby should sleep on back.if he is sleeping on stomach , make sure his nostril are not obstructed, turn face to one side.
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Dr. Kiranpreet Kaur
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Fatehgarh Sahib
Baby must sleep on back preferable
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