Newborns n sleeping on there tummy!!???

Question

I would like to understand why they tell u not to but your baby to sleep on there stomach I mean I know they say SIDS but my son is 3 weeks old n he loves sleeping on his tummy he even gets 3-4 hours of sleep when he's on his tummy any one els out there going theu the Same thing??? I mean I worry about it but then I think my son if sleeping fine should I continue to let him sleep like that???

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He doesn't have the neck control yet to move his head if he somehow gets face down, so he can suffocate.

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Because their heads are so large and heavy. They don't have the strength to control moving their heads yet so if their face was smooshed they could suffocate face down.

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Read about the Back-to-Sleep campaign that started in 1994. Since the push to put babies to sleep on their backs, there has been a 50% decrease in SIDS deaths.

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That is how my son was. He would only sleep on his tummy (acid reflux) so what I did till he had head control and could turn his head on his own if needed, I slept with my son on my chest on the sofa. I would create and wedge/nest and we would pass out. I'm a very light sleeper so any slight wiggle or shift on his part woke me to check on him but it allowed him to sleep thru the night and me to get more sleep.

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My son had reflux (same as another poster here) and would only sleep on his belly. I let him sleep in a swing until he had good head control at 2 months, then let him sleep in his crib on his belly. I got an angel care monitor for peace of mind, made sure there was a fan near his crib to keep good airflow, tight sheets, nothing else in the crib (used a sleep sack for warmth). Just take proper precautions.

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Newborns can get stuck face down and suffocate. But I've been putting my baby to sleep on his stomach since 5 weeks. He's 4 months now and still sleeps on his belly. I still worry about sids but he has great head control and can roll over now

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It only takes one time!! Don’t risk it girl : )

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My 6 week old will only sleep in her tummy and has for 4 weeks. I worry myself sick about SIDS but I cannot sleep if I don't let her sleep on her tummy and I have a toddler to take care of too. A very sleep deprived grumpy mommy is no good for two children. You have to do what you feel is best for you and your babies.

Newborns n sleeping on there tummy!!???

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