Anyone else??

Question

my mother decided she was going to put our NEWBORN baby on her side to sleep because “I loved it and always slept like that” and thinks it’s okay. Our baby girl is literally only 5 days old and will only fall asleep on her side now. It freaks out my husband and I, I can’t sleep now, I’m up every 20-30 minutes just checking on her. 
Does anyone else’s baby sleep on their side this early ?? And has been okay? Or does anyone have any advice for it

Answer

Just start putting the baby to sleep on the back. The baby is too young to know what it’s used to yet.

Answer

My daughter slept on her side from day one. It’s just how she preferred to sleep, I’d put her on her back and she would roll to her side. My son slept on his stomach from 10 days old, he is a reflux baby and it’s the only way he will sleep. 
Baby’s around the world sleep in a variety of ways, don’t stress yourself too much about it. Of course back is best, but that doesn’t automatically equate to SIDS if baby isn’t on their back.

Answer

She’s not rolling to her side bc of your mom. It’s an instinct from the womb and from rolling over and swimming in utero, google it. She will lose that instinct. Just keep putting her on her back and quit blaming your mom. It’s not her fault your child is doing what children do.

Answer

Both my girls were side sleepers either they’d roll to their side or I’d lay them like that

Answer

I really hate to say this because my son was amazing with sleeping on his back, in a swaddle.. but my daughter? Different story! It wasn’t on the side it was on her belly.. and from 3 days she was able to lift her head up and move it but I fought it and kept putting her on her back.. she would not sleep for more than 10 mins!!! So I started letting her sleep on her belly.. and she started sleeping through the night! I was like an eagle at first, checking her constantly, not sleeping so I could watch her... but then I saw her move her head and body to get comfy while in a deep sleep so I brought it up to the pediatrician... she told me to let her sleep how she feels comfortable as long as she can move her head.. instinctually they will move if they can’t breathe.. she is 2 months now and still only sleeps on her belly.. through the night.. she even forcefully moves me to her to her belly while I’m nursing in bed. And I’m still waking up to check on her but she’s fine! I’m not saying try it and it will work for you, but try it and watch... if he gets into a place where it looks questionable see what he does! Maybe he is strong enough to move.. idk.. talk to your pediatrician about it. They know more than anyone on the internet..

Anyone else??

Let's Glow!

The Top Baby Tracker App: Embrace New Beginnings with Tender Care

The Top Fertility Tracker App: Your Path to Achieving Pregnancy

The Top Pregnancy App: Nurturing Your Journey to Motherhood

The Top Period Tracker for Empowering Your Menstrual Health Journey