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Can a newborn sleep on the left side
Hi My baby girl is 20 days old. Whenever I make her sleep on back she makes noises and passes lots of gas. I make sure she burps after every feed.
But when I make her sleep on the left side she sleeps peacefully.
So can I make a newborn sleep on the left side instead of the back.
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No issues with sleeping on either of side but jf u find any blockage in nose please put nasal saline drops and also burp for 20min atleast after each feed before lying the baby down
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Dr. Aakash Pandita
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16 yrs exp
Lucknow
Yea for sure
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Dr. Sharvani Anjanappa
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hii
No not required to make the baby sleep on left side
Check for the noisy breathing if it is so it may indicate nose blockage put saline nasal drops 2 drops on both nostril if does not relieved consult nearby paediatrician for physical examination.
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Dr. Jyothi
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2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes you can
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Dr. Alpana Meena
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8 yrs exp
Sawai Madhopur
Baby can sleep on lateral position but make sure after every feed baby should burp and keep baby on shoulder for 20-25 min for burping
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