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

For many little babies, parents are very concerned about their growth, especially when they are sleeping. They worry about whether their sleeping posture will put pressure on their body organs, especially some babies who like to sleep on their side. In fact, babies can lie on their side, but if the baby leans to one side for a long time, it is recommended that parents help the baby change sides.

1. A question that many parents are concerned about is whether it is better for babies to sleep on their side or on their backs. Sleeping on your side is good for your baby's breathing. It allows for smooth breathing and prevents suffocation caused by overflowing milk. It is a good sleeping position for babies after feeding. However, parents should also pay attention, especially newborns. They should not always sleep on one side just because it is better to sleep on their side. You must frequently change the baby's side to the left or right side to ensure that the baby's head does not sleep tilted.

2. The baby can also sleep on his back, so that the baby can relax the whole body better and not compress the internal organs. Lying on his back allows you to observe the baby better. At the same time, if the baby spills milk while sleeping on his back, it is also dangerous and may cause choking. Often sleeping on your back will make your head flat, so it is better to sleep on your side.

3. Many babies are born to like sleeping on their stomachs, because when they were in the mother's womb, they slept curled up with their backs facing outwards and facing the mother. This sleeping position makes the baby feel more secure. Sleeping on the stomach can also promote the baby's nerve development and exercise the neck and back muscles. It is not suitable for babies to sleep on their stomachs in the first three months, because the baby is too small and the neck is not controlled. If the baby sleeps for too long, they may suffocate. It is also not suitable for babies with heart disease.

How can I correct my baby’s head when he sleeps tilted?

We can use a longer towel, roll it up and fix it on the left and right sides, leaving enough space for the baby's head in the middle. The main thing is that when the baby lies on it, the left and right towels are fixed, so the little head will not move around. Mothers can switch the towels left and right when the baby is sleeping, to ensure that the baby's head will not easily move off. At the same time, be careful not to roll the towel too high and do not let the towel block the baby's mouth and nose. Be sure to keep the baby's breathing unobstructed. You can also buy some small pillows for newborns to correct the baby's head deviation.