hi Doctor... my baby boy is 4.5 months old, he always want to sleep on his side( Right side ) and he sleep with his finger in his mouth..if I am remove his finger and help to sleep on his back he wakes up..is this side sleeping is bad for him ?

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. the baby is less than 5 months of age baby having fingers in the mouth is quite common it is only stimulatory mechanism in babies if the baby is comfortable sleeping on the right side no problem

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