A member asked:

Why is it best 2 have my baby sleep on her back when she spits/throws up she chokes? u would think on stomach is best so the spit/throw up runs out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

It is not: That thinking led to belly sleeping for many years. Babies that spit/vomit /choke can turn their head. Back sleeping has led to a 40% reduction in crib death over the past decade. If you choose to go back to the higher risk method of belly sleeping, the risk is in your hands.

Answered 4/30/2013

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