Baby sleep positions for safety…
The single most effective action that parents and caregivers can take to lower a baby’s risk of SIDS is to place the baby to sleep on his or her back for naps and at night. ~NIH
For safety and to prevent SIDS, sudden infant death syndrome, it is important for the baby to sleep on his or her back. But, that does not mean that this position cannot be adjusted slightly for baby’s comfort.
Baby Sleep Positions
Feet at the base of the cot and on back:
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Feet near the foot of the cot, tuck him down. Put blanket up to his chest and make sure arms are free. Make sure baby is on back and make sure the baby is close to you, so you can keep an eye on baby.
After swaddling…
Baby needs to be on his or her back, but may sleep on back in different ways.
Different back positions for swaddled baby:
- Straight down on back
- Upright, as in a swing
- Slightly to side with towel
- Using a crib wedge
Remember, though, that younger babies should not be placed upright as their neck muscles have not yet developed and this could be dangerous to their breathing. This solution is for older babies only.
Also, check out: 6 Safe Sleeping Positions For Babies And Newborns
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I think it’s also important that you mention holding your baby tummy down over your shoulder (burping position) or cradled in arms to alleviate from supine position. Many babies are being left on their backs too long and develop flat heads in the back from the mattress which can further impact neural and gross motor development. Yes positioning is important, but alternating position may be even more important so the baby has a chance to develop these muscles and maintain natural development of the skull bones.
This is really useful for young mothers. Wrong sleep positions of baby can lead to bad results. Keep up with your work and thanks for sharing it here!