#asktheexperts My boy is 9m old and he sleeps only on his sides. Though I make him to sleep straight, he then turns sides and sleep on his own. Is this fine, which is sleeping position is preferred, pls advise.

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician2 years ago

A. Hello, your baby boy is 9 months old and he is sleeping on his side only so don’t worry let him sleep in any comfortable sleeping position he can sleep well

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