#asktheexpert hello Doctor, my baby turns 3months old today . can I start him feeding in side lying postion. ? Is it safe to start now ? his weight Is 4.8 kgs .Daily I used to feed him in sitting position.

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#asktheexpert hello Doctor, my baby turns 3months old today . can I start him feeding in side lying postion. ?  Is it safe to start now ? his weight Is 4.8 kgs .Daily I used to feed him in sitting position.

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thanks doctor. so what is ideal age to start feeding baby in lying down position?

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One of the disadvantages of lying down is that as the child sucks, it could aspirate,” This breast milk can leave the child's stomach and enter into the lungs and this can cause lung infection. “Also, as the child is sucking, some of the breast milk might drip out of the mouth into the ear

so better to avoid as much as possible

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hello yes it is absolutely fine to feed the baby in a lying position not a problem but be careful while you are doing so and make sure the baby does not get choked as the baby is very small and you can plan it based on the comfort of the child which would be better and safe