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2 month old baby sleeping position

2020-07-03 12:27:36
My two month old daughter prefer to sleep on her tummy or on her sides instead of on her back. Is it fine or we shall force her to sleep in normal position.
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Hi. BACK TO SLEEP means sleep on back is the safest practice... Also stay connected and Subscribe to me on DrPoonamsvlog on YouTube & Instagram for more baby and child  health information.  Hope to see you as my extended family

Answered2020-07-04 03:01:26

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It is safest for the baby to sleep on the back as sleeping on the tummy could result in less air going in during breathing thereby increasing chances of SIDS. Make the baby sleep on the back and cushion him on either sides with pillows to make him feel cosy and secure

Answered2020-07-03 14:59:47

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Hi! You should try to train her sleeping over back...it's always safe

Answered2020-07-03 14:02:00

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Hi, It is  better to keep the baby sleep on the back When baby sleep on tummy, there are chances that breathing  may get obstructed You can train the baby sleeping on the back Initially can be fussy

Answered2020-07-03 13:36:55

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