Why does my child always sleep on his stomach?

Parents who have children will find a problem, that is, babies like to sleep on their stomachs very much. Some parents are afraid that this kind of sleeping will cause harm to the baby's heart, so they will correct the baby's sleeping position in time, but after a short time, the baby will return to the sleeping position, which makes parents very headache. In fact, sleeping on the stomach also has many benefits, so why do children always sleep on their stomachs?

First, why do children always sleep on their stomachs? Sleeping on their stomachs is a posture that babies like since birth. Mothers don’t need to worry if their babies sleep on their stomachs when they are young, as long as the babies’ breathing is steady and they don’t feel uncomfortable.

Second, the baby's sleeping posture on his stomach is consistent with the curled posture of the fetus in the mother's womb (back facing outward). This posture is the most natural self-protection posture. The baby is more prone to nervousness, and sleeping on his stomach will make him feel more secure and less likely to wake up.

Third, if your baby usually sleeps on his back, but today or at some other time you suddenly see him sleeping on his stomach. At this time, the mother needs to observe carefully. There is no need to worry if your baby is sleeping soundly. This situation indicates that something is wrong with the baby's stomach and intestines. Sleeping on one's stomach is the position that babies choose to relieve abdominal discomfort during their growth. This shows that the baby is smart and can solve problems by himself.

Why do children always sleep on their stomachs? The baby's respiratory tract is blocked, and he sleeps on his stomach or knees with his neck stretched forward. This kind of baby will keep sweating from the moment he falls asleep. In fact, there is insufficient oxygen supply. This type of baby often has some changes, such as behavioral disorders, fussing, hyperactivity, and inattention. When the baby's airway blockage is resolved, his sleep will also improve. There are many benefits of babies sleeping on their stomachs. Foreign scientists once conducted a study on the sleeping positions of 80 healthy babies. Sleeping on your stomach can improve sleep quality, improve respiratory function, prevent babies from vomiting, and strengthen the body. But there are many advantages, and there are also disadvantages.