Maybe my baby is a tummy sleeper?

Question

So my son has been waking up every 2 hours at night for what feels like forever. I try to keep him on his side/back because I’m too nervous for him to be able to sleep on his belly. But right now he has been napping for almost 2 solid hours (which NEVER happens) on his belly. Should I try to let him sleep on his belly at night? Ugh I feel like I’ll be paranoid all night!

Answer

My pediatrician said if you set him down on his back to sleep, and he goes to his belly on his own to leave him. If I put him to his back he’ll likely roll to his belly again. They way they explained it was to imagine yourself getting comfy and finally falling asleep and then someone moves you and wakes you up lol

Answer

I let my daughter sleep on her belly when I lay her down until I got to bed. Then I gently tip her that her side. She seems to still sleep pretty well after doing that and it keeps me less paranoid!

Answer

My son is exactly the same and cannot sleep very well unless he is on his tummy. I was so nervous Two I bought the Newton baby mattress that's 100% breathable so when he's on his tummy and even if his face down he can breathe perfectly fine. It's pricey but it has really calmed my mind at night and during naps￼￼￼￼

Answer

My LO goes on his belly on his own and the doctor said when he can do it himself, there’s really no stopping him.  I use an owlet too though because I’m such an anxious mom

Maybe my baby is a tummy sleeper?

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