#AskTheExpert Is it alright for a newborn to sleep on their side. my baby loves to sleep on either side, and wakes up if I turn him to his back.

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi your baby is a newborn if baby is comfortable and sleeping well then it's fine just make sure her neck doesn't touch her chest as it can cause breathing difficulty

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