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I've been putting my baby in her pack n play to sleep at night, she's 7kgs now, is it still ok to sleep on it.. or its not good for her back?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Sleeping: Your baby should sleep on her back for at 6-8 months of her first year of life to avoid the possibility ofsids.

Answered 5/7/2013

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A member asked:

I've been putting my baby in her pack n play to sleep at night, she's 7kgs now, is it still ok to sleep on it.. or its not good for her back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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