{"id":2015,"date":"2023-03-15T13:43:23","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T13:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/?p=2015"},"modified":"2023-03-24T14:53:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T14:53:13","slug":"when-can-babies-sleep-on-their-stomachs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/when-can-babies-sleep-on-their-stomachs\/","title":{"rendered":"When Can Babies Sleep on Their Stomachs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The baby’s first year of life is full of joyful and essential developmental milestones. Among these, one of the most important things is adjusting to the infant’s sleep cycle and always being there until they fully sleep through the night.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another milestone within this milestone is when the babies are safe to sleep on their stomachs. As you might have known, our <\/span>general pediatric care in Plantation and Doral, Florida,<\/span><\/a> also includes helping parents adjust to the challenges of an infant’s sleep cycle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In a previous blog post, we talked about what parents and caregivers need to know about a <\/span>newborn sleeping on the side<\/span><\/a>, and now, we’ll discuss the topic of babies sleeping on their stomachs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When Should a Newobrn Be Sleeping on Their Tummy?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

So, when is it safe for a newborn to sleep on their stomach? For the most part, experts recommend delaying tummy sleeping until the baby turns at least one year old.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why? It’s a known fact that sleeping positions can affect a child’s safety and health. Because of this, parents need to understand how proper sleep position, along with other protective measures, can help create a safe environment for babies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before year one, the baby shouldn’t be sleeping on their stomach or their side. Sleeping on their backs is the best position, as it reduces the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Shouldn’t a Baby Be Sleeping on Their Stomach Before Year One?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

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As mentioned above, stomach sleeping in infants may lead to an increased risk of SIDS or sudden infant death syndrome, which is the unexpected sudden passing of the baby during sleep. This is most common in infants between a month to a year old. Also, statistics show that most SIDS deaths happen in an infant’s first six months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, experts don’t know the exact causes behind sudden infant death syndrome, but research data suggests that there are several factors that may increase the risks. Experts believe that sleeping positions, like side sleeping and the newborn sleeping on their tummy, are among the most important factors; other possible risks include the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n