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My 5 month old baby likes to sleep on his side should i be concerned ?
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Not so much: The frequency of "crib death" or SIDS has dropped off significantly by 5 months. The big sleeping risks at that age are co-sleeping/smothering, and smothering in soft bedding.
Answered 7/22/2015
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