What to do if a child turns over on a stomach in a dream

Often, for a mother, a baby's refusal to sleep on her back or side becomes a problem. We will tell you what to do if the child turns over in his sleep on his stomach, whether you need to worry about this and how to protect him as much as possible from possible dangers.

Sleep on my stomach. What to do?

Many babies love to sleep on their tummy from infancy.. They funnyly pick up legs for themselves and sweetly snuff, or even grunt. However, moms such a position of the child’s body is alarming and even scary. Many people wonder if such a dream is harmful and whether constant falling asleep on the stomach promises health problems. Moreover, grandmothers and other relatives unanimously argue that sleeping on the stomach for a child is scary and unacceptable. And on women's forums there is too much conflicting information. Some mothers write that the baby can suffocate or choke in a dream. Others are completely frightened by the probability of the onset of SIDS. And others reassure that nothing bad will happen to the child.

Answering the question of what to do if a child turns over in his sleep on his stomach or does not want to fall asleep on his back, you can answer briefly - nothing. In fact, this habit does not present any fear. And even brings great benefits to the baby.

Pros of falling asleep on the tummy

Looking at the strange pose of a baby sleeping on her tummy, many mothers think that he is very uncomfortable. The legs are tightened, the baby seems to be on his knees. In fact, this pose repeats the position of the fetus in the womb. The child subconsciously chooses the best option for him, because sleeping on his stomach reduces the load on the still weak spine.

In the first months, the child has frequent digestive problems. It is shown constipated and gases persistent colic. And many experienced pediatricians often recommend to lay the baby on the tummy. It is in this position that digestion processes are normalized. As a result, the baby is less likely to have colic and other troubles.

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In addition, in this position, the baby feels much more comfortable. The lower body is slightly elevated, which means that the blood supply to the brain improves. The muscles of the spine, shoulders and neck strengthen much faster. If during such a dream the baby also spreads its legs widely, then this is just a wonderful prevention of dysplasia.

Also, many parents are concerned about the frequent burping of a small child. Children up to a year spit a lot, and sleep on the back can be a threat - the baby is able to choke at night. If he sleeps on his tummy, this will not happen.

Some mothers are concerned about the direct relationship between sleeping on their stomachs and the onset of SIDS, known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. In fact, the causes of SIDS are not known to medicine, but eminent professors completely reject the likelihood of death due to a child’s body position in a dream. It seems that there are deeper reasons that lie in the health aspects of babies.

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So what to do if a child turns over in his sleep on his stomach?

One of the parents, worried, turns the baby back on the back, someone leaves it as it is. In fact, there is no reason for great unrest. But some points to consider:

• The presence of a small pillow or its complete absence. Kids up to a year old do not need a pillow at all, they need to be replaced with a simple dense diaper. Lying on his stomach, the child should not sink into the soft tissue. In general, all pediatricians unanimously repeat the simple truth - there should not be any toys, pillows or other clutter in the crib that, if dropped, could endanger the baby's life. Closer to the year you can buy a thin small pillow, designed specifically for young children. We also read: At what age can a child sleep on a pillow;
• Options for sleeping on your back. If for some reason you are afraid to leave your baby sleeping on his stomach, you can consider ways to make him take a “normal” pose. Falling asleep on the tummy, many children manage to crawl in their sleep on the bed, lie across and curl up in the most unthinkable poses. You can exclude these movements by swaddling, but it is convenient only for parents. Kids here have to tight in every sense - and it is impossible to move, and the blood circulation can be impaired. Swaddling can be replaced by wrapping the baby with hard pillows, making it difficult for the baby to turn over. Or replace the crib with a cradle. And finally, many parents put the child next to them to control his sleep. However, this option is not always good, since later it is very difficult to wean the baby from the habit of falling asleep in the bed of parents (how to teach a child to sleep in his crib);
• Exclusion of torticollis development. This applies to children in the first months of their lives. Frequent presence of the head in one position can cause the formation of torticollis. To avoid this, you need to take care of the alternation of sleep on the left and right sides (read about crank);
• Preparing the child for sleep. To ensure a calm and healthy sleep for your baby, you can be properly prepared. An hour and a half before falling asleep, it is necessary to exclude noisy games. You can take a child with a soothing massage, give him a glass of warm milk, tell a good tale. A calmed child will fall asleep quickly and may even sleep through the night in one position. You just need to get up more often at night and check how he sleeps. INTERESTING: An ingenious trick - how to put a child to sleep in 1 minute.

Our children will always surprise us, their parents. His actions and statements, unexpected manifestations of character. And our task is to enjoy every stage of development of a little man. Therefore, if the baby likes to roll over in a dream, pull his legs under himself and put a finger in his mouth, just try to remember this funny habit. So that after years, when the whole family gathered at the table, with a laugh about her.

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