Sleeping on tummy

mrsdd you a lucky mom ,my 18wk boy sleeps for 45 per nap.and that is a good day.

With all my kids sleeping is either on the back or sides.

Both my boys were tummy sleepers, it was the only way I could get them to settle, but I had an angel care monitor, in case they stopped breathing.

Brandon slept thru from 8 weeks and Liam only from about 16 months, so I guess it depends on the child as to how long they sleep at night.

And I spose, the position they sleep comfortably in also differs, just like adults

No problem ... I am sure babies who sleep on their tummies will grow up to be engineers or auditors and live rich lives, but I personally like the prop pillow and used it for my kids.

Babies adapt quickly to a sleep pattern/routine/position if we just use our good sense and show them what we feel works.

Good luck

Relucant Mom, you did scare me. But its a good scare so thanks. I made DH come and read the article cos he was the one who wanted to try it last night. Thanks for the reply.

Thats really really good to know
Thank you

MrsDD wrote:

I have heard that babies that sleep on their tummy, sleep for a bit longer. Is this true?
What is the best postion for babies to sleep?
Any advise?
my lG is 2 weeks now and i lay her down on her side, she sleeps for just over 2 hours and then wakes for her feed.

2 hours for a 2 week old baby is pretty darn good!! Try every 45 minutes on for size. rather keep to back sleeping, it's just much better and safer. If you like, get a sleep wedge and wedge her onto her side to sleep that way.

MrsDD - Listen, I also was not trying to give you a heart attack by linking your child sleeping on her tummy and SIDS, I just wanted to make you aware of the issue that it is advised to put babies down to sleep on their backs - the article attached might calm your fears and possibly bring down your now elevated blood pressure:-

kidshealth.org/parent/general/sleep/sids.html