Is it good for children to sleep on their stomachs?

We know that sleep plays a very important role in our human body. Sleep not only allows our body to rest but also can improve human immunity. Therefore, we recommend that our readers pay attention to their sleep in daily life. Sleeping posture has a great impact on sleep. A good sleeping posture can ensure the quality of our sleep. Below we will introduce to you whether it is good for children to sleep on their stomachs.

Sleeping on your stomach is lying on your stomach, just like the sleeping position of reptiles with their forelimbs (hands) raised high and their head tilted to one side.

This sleeping posture puts severe pressure on internal organs such as the heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract and bladder. Babies with poor cardiopulmonary function, such as congenital heart disease, congenital stridor, pneumonia, cold and cough, excessive phlegm, or particularly swollen and inflamed tonsils are not suitable for sleeping on their stomachs.

Secondly, babies with certain abdominal distension should never be allowed to sleep on their stomachs, for example: congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, duodenal obstruction, congenital meconium obstruction, necrotizing enterocolitis, intussusception or other conditions such as ascites, blood tumors, kidney disease and abdominal masses.

In addition, there are babies who must sleep on their stomachs, such as those with Robin syndrome, who have small chins, large tongues, swallowing and breathing difficulties. They will feel uncomfortable sleeping on their backs, so they must sleep on their stomachs.

【advantage】

1. It is less likely to spit up milk, and helps babies with bloating to expel gas.

2. When the baby's chest is close to the quilt, he will feel more secure and will not be frightened and fall asleep easily. 13829023481

3. The head and face are relatively slender.

【shortcoming】

1. For younger babies (especially newborns), if there is a foreign object blocking the mouth and nose, they may not be able to struggle.

2. There are many cases of sudden infant death.

3. It is not easy for parents to observe whether there is anything abnormal with the baby.

【Reminder】

1. Do not let your newborn baby sleep on his or her stomach until the umbilical cord falls off.

2. It is not recommended for babies under one month old to adopt this sleeping position because they cannot turn their heads to the other side.

3. The bed or pillow should not be too soft, as the baby’s mouth and nose may sink into it and affect breathing.

4. Don’t let your baby sleep in clothes with buttons protruding from the front.

5. You can lie on your baby's right side for a while right after feeding, and then let your baby sleep on his stomach.

6. It is recommended to buy a truly breathable pillow for sleeping on your stomach.

7. It is best not to let your baby sleep on his stomach when he has a cold or is sick.

8. If you find that your baby often sleeps on the same side, parents should help him change sides, otherwise there will still be problems with head shape.

In the above article, we introduced the importance of sleep to us. We know that a good sleep requires a good sleeping posture. Children like to sleep on their stomachs. The above article gives us a detailed introduction on whether it is good for children to sleep on their stomachs. I believe everyone understands it.