My DD started sleeping on her tummy at about 12 weeks old. Once she knew how to roll over, I couldn' stop her from sleeping on her tummy. DD is now 13 mths old and we always still put her to bed on her back, but when we check her she has rolled over on her tummy, she is more comfortable and sleeps better. I was told by MCHN that if they have head control and can move their head up and down and side to side then it is ok because they won't suffocate, if they can't breathe, they will move their head.
My DD was and still is a tummy sleeper.. I was very reluctant to let her sleep on her tummy but it was the only way she would sleep
It is completly up to you as to what you do but if you do decide to ler bub tummy sleep I highly recommend one of the movement and sound monitors.. It is the only reason I let my DD sleep on her tummy..
DD always wanted to sleep on her tummy too but I didnt let her until she could roll.
I just gave her lots of tummy time and still put her to sleep on her back.
It is up to you though, I have known friends that have slept bubs on tummy from the start. Whatever you feel better with, it will only be a little while before he is rolling though so if you can put up with it until then that is what I suggest.
MY DS has only started favoring his tummy in the last month, but he has been doing so because he has had a pain in his tummy (due to antibiotics).
Is there a reason why bubs is wanting to sleep on his tummy?
When he goes on his back does he tuck his little legs up, might have a pain if he does. If so finding a way to aleviate the pain may make him settle better on his back.
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