Many infants prefer to sleep on their stomachs, this position can give them a sense of security and help alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort. However, prolonged stomach sleeping may pose a threat to babies. For a two-month-old baby, how long is it appropriate to sleep on their stomach?
When babies first arrive, sleeping on their stomach is a natural way for them to seek security and promote deep sleep. It is recommended that parents accompany them and limit stomach sleeping to about two hours to prevent breathing problems due to blockage of the nose and mouth. Afterwards, it should be switched to side or back sleeping to prevent discomfort caused by prolonged single position.
It is worth noting that stomach sleeping by young infants carries certain risks, including breathing difficulties and the risk of suffocation, which may not be conducive to heart development. Therefore, parents should gradually guide infants to get used to back sleeping. As babies grow and can turn over on their own, they can choose their own sleeping position.
For a two-month-old baby, side or back lying is more ideal, which helps shape a good head shape and ensure sleep quality. Especially after feeding, stomach sleeping may cause milk regurgitation, so be alert to the impact of such situations on infant safety. Since infants at this stage cannot turn over on their own, parents should regularly change their sleeping positions, such as alternating between side and back lying, to prevent head deformities and ensure comfort and safety during sleep.
