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My 5 and half month old daughter sleeps on her stomach at night. If I try to change her position she wakes up and starts crying. Is it ok for infants to sleep on their stomach? Other info: her weight is 5.5 kg and she has learnd to roll over.
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Hi. It is ok to sleep on tummy. Make sure her nose is free and not getting obstructed.
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