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Sleeping on tummy

2019-09-21 03:13:33
My baby is 5 month old and since one month he is sleeping on tummy all over night. When I make him straight or side, he would turn back to tummy and sleep. His face would be one side itself. Is it safe to sleep like that.
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Do not worry about the sleeping position just see if the child is not comfortable

Answered2019-09-21 03:17:20

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Please this is not safe position

Answered2019-09-23 15:56:18

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