Patient's question:
The baby is two and a half years old, and all other habits are good, except that she has always disliked sleeping on her stomach. Every night, when she gets tired from playing, she lies down on the bed and says she wants to take a nap. If I make her sleep flat or on her side, she says she's sleeping incorrectly, "sleeping incorrectly," and then turns back to sleep on her stomach. I've heard that sleeping on her stomach can be somewhat harmful to her body.What kind of assistance would you like: Hello, are there any advantages to sleeping on her stomach?
Doctor's answer:
Because newborn babies often spit up, and there is a fear that they might suffocate if they spit up while lying on their back. Therefore, if the bedding is not too soft or if it can be ensured that the mouth will not be blocked, the baby can be allowed to sleep on their stomach. Sleeping on the stomach is very beneficial for building a perfect body shape. People who sleep on their stomach often naturally have a model-like figure. The head shape with a longer anteroposterior diameter and a shorter transverse diameter, which is often associated with sleeping on the stomach, is very helpful for the growth and development of the cerebellum. People who sleep in this position often have better balance.The above is my suggestion regarding the question "What are the potential harms of a baby sleeping on their stomach?" I hope it is helpful to you. Wishing you good health!