(-- removed HTML --) (-- removed HTML --) Along with a constricted interior airway, infants placed on their tummy can block their mouth and nose since they're unable to move their heads while sleeping. To prevent a restricted airway, sleep positioners in the crib can help. (-- removed HTML --) (-- removed HTML --) How Should a Baby Sleep? (-- removed HTML --) (-- removed HTML --) The newborn should be placed on their side for sleeping. This position is the best to prevent SIDS, which is sudden infant death syndrome. Side sleeping can be done with sleep positioners. The pillows are in the right position to keep baby from flipping over at night. (-- removed HTML --) (-- removed HTML --) Why is Current Sleep Information Confusing? (-- removed HTML --) (-- removed HTML --) For years, parents were told to place their newborn on his or her side, but it was found that baby was rolling onto his belly. To relieve this, parents were told to place baby on her back instead. (-- removed HTML …show more content…
(-- removed HTML --) (-- removed HTML --) An infant with acid reflux can benefit from a wedge placed behind them. The reflux can be relieved by a simple change in sleeping position. For adults with reflux, stomach sleeping can help, but infants shouldn't be placed on their stomach even for reflux relief. Sleeping on their left side is best, which is why a wedge or sleep positioners can help them stay in the best placement to relieve symptoms of acid reflux. Symptoms of reflux include sleep disturbances, constant hiccups and spitting up or vomiting. (-- removed HTML