DS wants to sleep on his tummy.....

Hi All,

Just wondering what you would do...... My DS wants to sleep on his tummy. I haven't let him sleep on his tummy (other than when he's on me) due to the SIDS recommendations.

Any suggestions?

I know it's hard when he seems to want to - does he roll that way himself? If you don't put him on his tummy he won't know any better. SIDS is such a horrible thing tha tI wouldn't risk it, even if it means having some sleepless nights to find a better way. Sorry if this doesn't help but I really wouldn't put him on his tummy.

I sometimes let Flynn sleep on his tummy but only during the day where I can keep an eye on him.
My mum slept all 4 of her kids on their tummies and no dramas.
If you feel comfortable then go for it.
I know they are a bit pricey (IMO!!) but you could get one of those monitors that have the motion detector too. You can't put a price on peace of mind!
GL :)

If you really want to sleep him on his tummy, and he sleeps better that way, and you feel comfortable doing it, then go ahead. For ages and ages babies were slept on their tummies, and most came out okay..
If you would feel better though, you can buy a breathing monitor, u put pads under the sheets on the mattress, and sleep your baby on it, and if for any reason the baby stops breathing for more than a certain time (think its 15 seconds) it sounds off an alarm, that will both let you know, and jolt the baby which will make him breathe again. They are pretty expensive, about 200 or so, but you can buy some off ebay for cheaper im sure. Something to look at any way.
Maybe, you could sleep him on his side, have yout ried that?? does it make any difference?

DD slept on her tummy from about 2 weeks old, she was just more comfy adn slept better that way!
I never had anyproblems with it, obviously taking the proper precautions - ie sleeping on a firm surface, not on rugs and such and making sure that she can breathe freely etc - and he will be fin :)
Having said that, I was addicted to the monitor and checked her frequently...once they can move their head they are usually alright :)

Good luck!

DS slept on his tummy from an early age... a couple of months i think. He was rolling this way himself. I would roll him back and he would end up back on his tummy.
I used one of those roll cushions, but he would just scream until i took it away.

I contacted the SIDS help line, and they told me when they want it, they want it. You just have to be careful and keep a close eye on them if they are not really rolling yet - which wasnt the case for us.

Good luck and try not to stress too much

Hi there

To tell you the truth, I wouldnt do it. The nurse that I use to go and see for my DS#1 was so addament not to put babies on there stomic because of sids. I just know that if I did and some thing happened id never forgive myself for doing it. It will only be another 4 weeks or so and he will be sleeping alot better.

If he is rolling then there isnt anything you can do but keep an eye on him.

I have a sids monitor and they are the best things. i can sleep well at nights knowing a alarm will go off if anything should happen.

I wouldnt do it hun but thats me.

good luck

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.

Thanks everyone for the responses. Its interesting to hear everyone's thoughts.

I think taking it all into consideration I'll wait until he's rolling and then I won't be able to stop him - and I won't feel bad about it ;) We already have a breathing monitor so that will be ready to go when the time comes.

Thanks again. We'll continue to perservere for now I think.

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.