Patient's question:
My child is seven and a half months old. Since he became more proficient at rolling over, he always prefers to sleep on his side and rarely lies flat (perhaps because I sometimes lie down to feed him). I'm wondering if this will affect his skeletal development and cause deformation. In fact, I can feel that his ribs on both sides are quite prominent now. Is this a serious issue? Can it be corrected later?Doctor's answer:
Lying on your side has no significant impact on the child, but it's important to pay attention not to let the child always sleep in the same direction. This can cause the baby's head and face to become uneven, so it's necessary to adjust appropriately. You should also avoid lying down while breastfeeding, as this is not good for the baby and can develop into a very bad habit.In the current season, it's important to supplement the baby with fish liver oil (AD drops) or provide appropriate calcium supplementation.