Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My 4.5 months old baby just started sleeping his tummy, is it safe?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Sleep: Sleeping on tummy for infant less than 1 year is not recommended but please talk to a pediatric sleep specialist.
Answered 8/19/2013
4.9k views
Start on back always: Once a baby begins to turn over it is hard to control how they will end up sleeping in the night.However, you should always start them on their back, regardless of how they end up.The crib death risk has peaked and is declining at 4.5m, but it is not gone.To be practical i don't spend the night re-positioning a baby on its back, but i start them out that way.
Answered 10/1/2017
4.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I noticed foam on my four year olds lips while sleeping. This is not the first time I have seen it. He has had reflux and stomach issues before.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
4 month old baby started rolling on stomach in sleep and is sleeping more comfortably. Will he turn head to side? Sometimes hes face down in matress.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My baby is 5 months old 4 weeks early etc, she constantly rolls over on her stomach to sleep i put her on her back, but she wont stay should I worry?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My 4m old baby tends to sleep longer when sleeps on his belly.Can this pose any health problem 4 him in future.If yes pls guide how to change it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
When can babies sleep on their belly?
My 1 month old baby struggles to sleep on the bed by herself but if I hold her close to my chest (tummy to tummy) she sleeps ?
Is it safe for an 8 month old to sleep on their tummy if they roll on to it? If yes why is that different than laying them down on their tummy?
7week old baby screeches&squeeks while sleeping.She tenses her tummy muscles as well so guessing its bad tummy aches.Its constant.Should we be worried?
My 5month old baby cries from her sleep due to tummy ache, is it because she eats in the middle of the night without burping .
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
