Can my baby sleep on his stomach if I watch him?

Back Is Best! As we've seen from research, allowing babies to sleep on their stomachs contributes to SIDS and other hazards during the first year of their life. The best way to ensure safe sleep for your little one is to place them on their back to sleep.



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To help prevent the milk from coming back up, keep your baby upright after feeding for 10 to 15 minutes, or longer if your baby spits up or has GERD. But don't worry if your baby spits sometimes. It's probably more unpleasant for you than it is for your baby. Sometimes your baby may awaken because of gas.

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