Jordan is 6 months and strong/mobile! While it's great he can move round so much, he has taken to sleeping on his belly, and I caught him with his nose against the mattress last night - ie didn't have his head turned.
He had always been happy on his back til now! Doesn't matter how many times I flip him over either. What can I do?
He sleeps in a cot right next to me and often stays on our bed after his late night feed as I bf lying down with him.
I think/have been told that if they are mobile & strong enough to get onto their front in the first place, then they are fine to sleep that way if they preffer - although I can see why you'd be concerned about the nose to mattress scenario. I *think* there are things called something along the lines of 'safe sleeper wedges' or something that you can put them in to keep them 'in position' on their back if you are REALLY worried, but IMO if the cot is clear of any other obstructions (bumpers, toys, blankets etc) he should be fine to sleep however he likes.
Can your little boy lift his head? My son started to tummy sleep as soon as he got mobile too! i freaked out and was so worried he would suffocate, but he didnt! He is probably just comfier this way! You could try popping him on his tummy to start with and position his head iykwim!
At least he is right next to you, so you will be able to keep an eye on him!
our DD also became a tummy sleeper at around 5 months. we just made sure that there was nothing in the cot and we stopped trying to wrap her. if you havent already, i recommend a sleep suit for bubs that way no need for extra blankies or wraps!
My DS started rolling on his tummy at night but won't sleep on it. I was getting up 6 times just to put him back. I ended up buying a Safe T Sleeper which goes around the mattress and around his tummy. It keeps him on his back. My CHN did say though that once they can roll from back to tummy and can lift their heads it is ok to let them sleep on their tum.
Keeps sleeping on tummy - help!
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