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My son is 3 and a half months old.he always sleeps on his left side. is it safe?
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We consider putting the infant to sleep flat on their back the safest sleep position for their first year. Side sleeping converts to prone sleeping too easily and increases risk of crib death.
Answered 11/28/2022
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