The pros and cons of babies sleeping on their stomachs

According to parents' observations, babies like to sleep on their stomachs very much. Sleeping on their stomachs can give children a sense of security, and since the baby's body is curled up in the mother's belly to sleep, it is inevitable that many babies sleep on their stomachs. The reason why babies like to sleep on their stomachs is that they can find a special sense of security. This is after coming to the outside environment. Let's understand the benefits of sleeping on the stomach.

When taking a nap during the day or being taken care of by an adult, adjust the sleeping position to sleeping on your stomach. It is best to maintain appropriate temperature, humidity and light in the baby's bedroom so that the baby can sleep soundly and sweetly.

The benefits of sleeping on your stomach: The fetus is in a curled position with its abdomen facing inward and its back facing outward in the mother's womb. This position is the most natural self-protection position, so the baby feels more secure when sleeping on his stomach, is more likely 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 babies with 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 prone sleeping? Babies who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux, obstructive airway abnormalities, torticollis, etc. can try prone sleeping 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. Moms can also download the mobile app [BabyTree Time] to discuss parenting issues and learn parenting experiences together!

So it is not bad for babies to sleep on their stomachs in daily life. However, many children with cough and bronchitis cannot sleep on their stomachs, because if they sleep on their stomachs, phlegm may accidentally flow into the children's bronchi and cause tracheal blockage. Therefore, children at this time must not be allowed to sleep on their stomachs.