Is it okay to sleep a 2 month old on their tummy while an adult is present?

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Kipani

My twins always fall asleep during tummy time... Anyway it would be so great if I could just allow them to sleep that way since they're up 90% of the day and it's so difficult to get them to sleep any other way.

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Babies naturally are more comfy on their bellies and the risk of sids depends on so many different factors. I myself asked this question a month ago and did some research on sids and then decided my two month old could sleep on his stomach. He is in a cosleeper right next to my bed on a firm mattress and a sensor pad that came with my baby monitor which monitors his movement and breathing. This monitor has helped put my mind at ease. Now we are sleeping 6-8 hours a night :) instead of 2-3 intervals.
I would say as long as your babies can turn their heads from side to side try it if you are comfortable.....

Is it normal to be afraid your child is going to die in their sleep?

Kelly s

I know it's irrational, but my daughter is 6 months old. I can't sleep because I'm so afraid I'll sleep and she wont be awake when I wake up. There are times I'll touch her just to make sure she is awake. Is this normal? Will it pass?

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I have this fear too, although it has got better as my baby has got older (he is 10 months) and we are past the highest risk time for SIDS.

What I have found really helped though, is we have the AngelCare monitor, with the sensor pads. They sound an alarm if there is no movement from breathing. It has made me a lot more relaxed.

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