my son is 5 months old and rolls on to his tummy while sleeping in night. is it ok to keep him on his tummy or should be change him to his back? how long can we make him sleep on his tummy ?

2 Answers

DR SHIWAJIRAO PATILGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. Hello, your baby boy is 5 months old and he is putting himself on his tummy then don’t worry it’s safe at this age just keep watch on him so

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

A. no need to change the position of the child the child is comfortable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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