Is it okay for a baby to sleep on his tummy?

A baby is the regulator of happiness in every family. Parents feel quite surprised and happy about the birth of their children. Moreover, parents are very concerned about every stage of their baby's growth. Many babies prefer to sleep on their stomachs, which causes many parents to worry. So, is it okay for babies to sleep on their stomachs? Regarding this issue that everyone is concerned about, let’s take a look at the following detailed introduction.

This prone position can well promote the baby's body stability, limb coordination and head control ability, and it can also improve their ability to grasp, reach objects and turn the body, laying a good foundation for future growth and development.

Baby lying on his stomach more after one month

The baby's body is delicate and soft, and many adults dare not touch it easily. They even get nervous when they see the baby turning over. In fact, excessive distress is not good for the baby's development.

The neck muscles of newborn babies do not have the ability to contract, so lying on their backs can provide protection. But after one month, the baby can no longer lie on his back all the time. At this time, parents can consciously help their baby do some balance exercises. The first movement to practice is to raise the head. Raising the head can not only exercise the baby's neck, chest and back muscles, but also increase lung capacity, prevent respiratory diseases, and is also beneficial to early visual development.

The key to the training is to let the child lie in a prone position and actively stimulate him to lift his head. After one month, parents can let the baby lie on his stomach for a while, half a minute each time, 1-2 times a day. At the same time, use toys such as rattles and red balls with sounds to attract him above and in front of his head. The height of the baby's head should be such that the baby's face just leaves the bed or the chin is 2.5 cm off the bed.

After 2 months, the prone time can be extended appropriately and the height of the chin off the bed can reach 5-7.5 cm. At this time, you can put the baby on a harder bed and let him lie on his stomach 2-4 times a day, each time for about 1 minute, and at the same time assist the child to do some turning over exercises. But parents should be careful not to let the quilt cover the child's mouth, and do not be impatient when turning the baby over. Let the baby feel natural and comfortable.

At 3-4 months, the baby's neck muscles become stronger and can gradually support the front half of the body, straighten the chest, and lift the head up to 90 degrees to the bed surface for longer and longer periods of time. Mothers can encourage and guide their babies to practice raising their heads more often. For example, they can let the baby lie on his or her stomach on the bed, and the mother can slowly lean back while saying "baby, raise your head" to allow the baby to naturally raise his or her head.

The benefits of baby lying on his stomach

Your baby can practice holding her head up while lying on her tummy, which will strengthen her neck and upper back muscles. Also, keeping her head moving can reduce the risk of SIDS. Because she can get rid of any possibility that might strangle her. Strong muscles will allow your baby to roll, sit and crawl freely.

Is it okay for babies to sleep on their stomachs? Many babies have the habit of sleeping on their stomachs. This situation will not have any adverse effects on the child's health. I hope parents will not worry too much about it. Sleeping on your stomach can exercise your child's neck and back muscles and promote the coordination of your baby's limbs. As the baby grows, he will gradually be able to turn over.