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Hi,
My baby is 40 days old he is 4.3 kgs.
He loves sleeping on my chest.
Can I make him rest on my chest for 1-2 hours daily.
Are there any risks if I do so
Please let me know if I should take care of any thing while I make him sleep on my chest.
Thank you
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Yes u can but make sure u are awake and baby is breathing good
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The baby can sleep.on the chest for 1 to 2 hours. The only risk is if you fall asleep and baby falls off. Other than that no issues. Another alternative is you can sit on a reclining chair and hold the baby on your chest. This is commonly done in premature babies and called kangaroo mother care
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Dr. Brindha. V
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Erode
Go ahead, there is no harm
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