Hi... My 5 month old baby boy always sleeps on his tummy while sleeping....how much ever I turn him back he again goes on his stomach. Is it medically ok to always sleep like that.. I am worried if his nose gets pressed and oxygen flow will decrease. Kindly suggest.

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Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl4 years ago

A. there is not problem medically for this. as per what you have told this seem s normal and does not need any medications as for now . So just do not worry about this at all

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