thread: 7 month old sleeping on his stomach

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  1. #1
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    Jul 2006
    Brisbane
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    Once they can roll by themselves it is fine (which is just as well because you can't do much about it!). The greatest risk of SIDS is in the first 6 months. Even before then, if they can roll over by themselves, it is not really an issue if they are on their tummy. It's only when they are newborns and unable to roll by themselves.

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Mar 2007
    outer South East Melbourne
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    My MCHN advised me that the real danger with tummy sleeping is that they can overheat more easily than they do on their back's. So as long as they aren't overly dressed it shouldn't be an issue.

  3. #3
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    May 2007
    3,341

    when DD could roll on and off her belly. i couldnt stop her from belly sleeping.!

    And if you use an anti roll pillow - it can prevent them from getting off their bellies if they manage to roll on it!

    i found the best nights sleep started when she sleep prone!!