Re: Repositioning = Sleep on Tummy?

[Guest guest]

I think during repo if you can supervise his naps then I would put him on his stomach because that way there isn't any pressure on the back of the head. It's hard when they get used to sleeping on their backs though. The day my son got his band was the first night he flipped onto his stomach to sleep. I guess he was more comfy that way.

Sybil

From: Melinda <melindz@...>Subject: Repositioning = Sleep on Tummy?Plagiocephaly Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 4:08 AM

Are any parents out there repositioning their babies and having them sleep on their tummies?Also, did your baby sleep ok? Sleeping on tummies is actually more natural for newborns but the "Back to Sleep" campaign has reconditioned what's natural.I have tried to put my son on his tummy for naps (totally monitored and supervised) and he just won't sleep on his tummy anymore. I don't know if I should keep trying... and if anyone out there has tried successfully after having their baby sleep on their backs for 4 months.

[Guest guest]

HI, My name is Marcy, and my daughter is Greta...She has a prominant occiput..you can look her up under plagio babies G....

I just wanted to let you know, that i started putting Greta on her belly to sleep at 6 weeks...YES, you are reading it correctly...6 weeks.

I have something called the "angel care monitor" under her every single time she sleeps.It monitors her breathing. She was normally put on her sides after she was born. I NEVER put her on her back...she had a lot of mucous after she was born, and everytime she was put on her back she would gag and choke, same with my son...so I always put her on them on their sides...

But, around 6 weeks old, her sleeping seemed to be better when she was on her belly..so, all sleep was on the belly:) I got 12 full hours a night starting at 6 weeks...if you can believe that! She still sleeps 12 hours a night, and she is almost 5 months old.

THE ONLY WAY I WOULD EVER PUT A BABY ON THEIR BELLY TO SLEEP THAT YOUNG IS WITH THIS MONITOR!!! (without me being around)

So with that being said, yes, I repostioned on her belly, and she is fine and loves it. I never had any problems putting her on her belly to sleep. Her back was the hard part. After about 3 months old I started putting her on her back only at night to sleep on a boppy noggin nest..to help flatten out her occiput and to allow the sides to fill out...she had a bit of a

scaphocellic(spelling??)shaped head(long and narrow on top).

Her head looks SOOOO much better. She still has a bit of a dent on one side, but I am sure that it will get better with time, its so small.

I just visited a friend who had her baby on her back for 7 months...I came over and helped her transition the baby to her belly...there was alot of crying(HER and the baby) and worrying on her part, but after about 2 naps, the baby was fine to sleep that night on her belly, and finally slept through the night for the first time in her life(from 9pm to 8am)! Sometimes its hard because the baby might cry a lot...and i know how bad it hurts to hear your baby cry!! But letting a baby(older than 3 months!) calm itself sometimes can be a good thing-It gives them their own sense of security....

If you are scared about putting your baby on his belly, try buying an angel care monitor, they have them now where they are larger, so if the baby moves around, it will still monitor the baby:)

I have the older model, which is smaller, and luckily, Greta is not rolling yet!(never thought i would be happy about that!)

Good luck and take care!~marcy

Repositioning = Sleep on Tummy?PlagiocephalyDate: Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 4:08 AM

Are any parents out there repositioning their babies and having them sleep on their tummies?Also, did your baby sleep ok? Sleeping on tummies is actually more natural for newborns but the "Back to Sleep" campaign has reconditioned what's natural.I have tried to put my son on his tummy for naps (totally monitored and supervised) and he just won't sleep on his tummy anymore. I don't know if I should keep trying... and if anyone out there has tried successfully after having their baby sleep on their backs for 4 months.

[Guest guest]

If your son won't sleep on his tummy, maybe fate is trying to tell

you something. I am a strong believer in signs and fate, and the

fact that your son won't sleep on his back could be a sign. Why risk

it? There are ways to position your ds do that he is not on his

tummy but also not on his flat spot. Depending on the age and

mobility of your ds, you can use sleep positioners or rolled blankets

under the fitted crib sheet (in order to reduce suffocation risks).

If your child is older or a very mobile sleeper, you can pin or sew a

rolled up hand towel or a fabric tube filled with fiber fill to the

back of his pajamas so that no matter where he rolls or scoots, he

can't get back to that flat spot. There are ways to do sleeptime

repo without overlooking signs.

Of course, we all know that the AAP says that a baby is safer when

sleeping on its back. That said, I did let my dd sleep on her tummy

but ONLY after speaking with my pediatrician about it. But even my

saying this to you should not be taken as advice that your ds should

be sleeping on his tummy. PLEASE PLEASE don't let your son sleep on

his tummy unless your pediatrician is in agreement that it is the

best thing to do.

Becky, repo moderator

, repo grad

[Guest guest]

Before considering tummy sleeping please consult with your paediatrician.

He/she is the only one that should be approving sleeping on the stomach.

The AAP started the “back to sleep” campaign for a reason so any

reason not to follow their advice should be discussed with your paediatrician.

Molly

Novato, California

Nicolas, 2.5, tort & plagio, STARband (CIRS Oakland)

4/24/06-9/12/06, Graduate!

, 5

, 8.5

From: Plagiocephaly

[mailto:Plagiocephaly ] On Behalf Of Sybil Lusardi

Sent: 14 May 2008 04:51

Plagiocephaly

Subject: [sPAM]Re: Repositioning = Sleep on Tummy?

I think during repo if you can supervise his naps then I would put him on

his stomach because that way there isn't any pressure on the back of the

head. It's hard when they get used to sleeping on their backs

though. The day my son got his band was the first night he flipped onto

his stomach to sleep. I guess he was more comfy that way.

Sybil

From: Melinda

<melindz@...>

Subject: Repositioning = Sleep on Tummy?

Plagiocephaly

Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 4:08 AM

Are any parents out there repositioning their

babies and having them

sleep on their tummies?

Also, did your baby sleep ok?

Sleeping on tummies is actually more natural for newborns but the " Back

to Sleep " campaign has reconditioned what's natural.

I have tried to put my son on his tummy for naps (totally monitored and

supervised) and he just won't sleep on his tummy anymore. I don't know

if I should keep trying... and if anyone out there has tried

successfully after having their baby sleep on their backs for 4

months.

[Guest guest]

I agree with Molly's advice. The nurse said that I could put our

son on his tummy during the day while I could supervise but because

of the strong AAP stand I haven't tried tummy sleeping during the

day. I'd also be careful not to depend too much on a monitor but I

am sure it does help give some peace of mind. I would give as much

tummy time while awake and playing.

>

> From: Melinda <melindz@...>

> Subject: Repositioning = Sleep on Tummy?

> Plagiocephaly

> Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 4:08 AM

>

> Are any parents out there repositioning their babies and having

them

> sleep on their tummies?

>

> Also, did your baby sleep ok?

>

> Sleeping on tummies is actually more natural for newborns but

the " Back

> to Sleep " campaign has reconditioned what's natural.

>

> I have tried to put my son on his tummy for naps (totally

monitored and

> supervised) and he just won't sleep on his tummy anymore. I don't

know

> if I should keep trying... and if anyone out there has tried

> successfully after having their baby sleep on their backs for 4

> months.

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the update... and just as you did sleep your child on

their tummy with Pediatrician's approval; I am going to ask my son's

Pediatrician for his OK.

I slept on my tummy just fine (all of my siblings and I did) and I

know I am going out on a limb to say that I want to try sleeping my

son on his tummy for fear of regression as his brachy flat spot is

pratically concaving inward.

I hope that he will just start sleeping on tummy by himself.

Melinda

Son = 4 months, will be starting DOC Band next Friday

>

> If your son won't sleep on his tummy, maybe fate is trying to tell

> you something. I am a strong believer in signs and fate, and the

> fact that your son won't sleep on his back could be a sign. Why

risk

> it? There are ways to position your ds do that he is not on his

> tummy but also not on his flat spot. Depending on the age and

> mobility of your ds, you can use sleep positioners or rolled

blankets

> under the fitted crib sheet (in order to reduce suffocation

risks).

> If your child is older or a very mobile sleeper, you can pin or sew

a

> rolled up hand towel or a fabric tube filled with fiber fill to the

> back of his pajamas so that no matter where he rolls or scoots, he

> can't get back to that flat spot. There are ways to do sleeptime

> repo without overlooking signs.

>

> Of course, we all know that the AAP says that a baby is safer when

> sleeping on its back. That said, I did let my dd sleep on her

tummy

> but ONLY after speaking with my pediatrician about it. But even my

> saying this to you should not be taken as advice that your ds

should

> be sleeping on his tummy. PLEASE PLEASE don't let your son sleep

on

> his tummy unless your pediatrician is in agreement that it is the

> best thing to do.

>

> Becky, repo moderator

> , repo grad

>