Is it good or bad for babies to always sleep on their stomachs?

For little babies, their every behavior attracts the attention of their parents, because they are very young and are in the stage of learning everything. We all know that sleeping on our stomach puts pressure on our hearts. However, some babies also sleep on their stomachs, so mothers may worry that their babies' hearts may be compressed. So, is it good or bad for babies to always sleep on their stomachs?

Babies who sleep on their stomachs develop intelligence faster, but babies who sleep on their backs can gradually catch up with babies who sleep on their stomachs. However, sleeping on your stomach can easily lead to sudden suffocation, while sleeping lying down is safe.

Benefits of sleeping on your stomach:

The fetus is in the mother's womb in a curled position with the abdomen facing inward and the back facing outward. This position is the most natural self-protection position, so the baby feels more secure when sleeping on his stomach, is easy to fall asleep, and is not easily awakened, which is beneficial to the development of the baby's nervous system. Sleeping on the stomach can also make the baby raise his head and chest, exercise the large muscle groups such as the neck, chest, back and limbs, and promote the development of the baby's muscle tension. Sleeping on your stomach can also prevent vomiting and suffocation caused by food reflux into the esophagus and mouth, and eliminate bloating.

Which babies are not suitable for sleeping on their stomachs:

Babies with congenital heart disease, congenital wheezing, pneumonia, excessive sputum when coughing and cold, cerebral palsy, and certain pathological abdominal distension, such as congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, duodenal obstruction, congenital meconium obstruction, necrotizing enterocolitis, intussusception and other diseases such as ascites, blood tumors, kidney disease and abdominal masses are not suitable for sleeping on their stomachs.

Which babies are suitable for sleeping on their stomachs:

Babies suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease, obstructive airway disorder, torticollis, etc. can try sleeping on their stomach to help alleviate their condition. Children with small chins, large tongues, and severe vomiting must sleep on their stomachs. Another situation that requires special attention is that when young children have phlegm, they often vomit. Once vomiting occurs, the child should be made to lie down to allow the food to flow out before lying down again, otherwise it may easily cause suffocation.

Regarding the problem of babies always sleeping on their stomachs, in fact, the effects are different for different babies. Some babies can sleep on their tummy, but some cannot, such as babies with heart disease. In fact, sleeping on your stomach is also good for babies, but mothers should watch over them when their babies sleep on their stomachs.