I began lying Harper on his back while sleeping per the AAP recommendation. However, he would never fall asleep, he would simply toss and turn. That brings us to the conundrum.
Since the back didn't work, I began lying him on his side. Although I lay him on his side, he inevitably ends up on his tummy 8 out of 10 times, and he sleeps like.... Well, like a baby.
So the main reason for back sleeping is SIDS. I know SIDS is a real concern for every parent, which is why I need mommy advice.
What would you do? Do you let the baby sleep on his tummy? Do you fight the baby and make him sleep on his back? Do you start him on his side/tummy and then flip him once he's asleep?
All advice is welcome.
I always put my kids to sleep on their tummy. Not saying it is the "right" thing to do, but I was tired of them choking on their spit-up while laying on their backs.
ReplyDeleteI remember that happening with Gideon. Thanks!
Delete