Tummy Sleeper
Written by The Lassie
She’ll only sleep on her belly! I am so unsure how to deal with that. Our little girl has not been properly sleeping in her cot for a very long time now. Because a friend of mine suggested it, I tried putting her in her bed on her tummy after she’d fallen asleep. What can I say? She’s been happily sleeping in there for the last two hours!! Every two minutes I poke her to see if she’s still breathing - that’s how afraid I am of the SIDS. I really don’t know what to do about this…the poor Laddie has been taking care of housework and cooking as well as working his butt off for SO long now - because Munchkin refuses to be left alone or to sleep in her own bed (when lying on her back). Nothing gets done here otherwise. It can’t continue like this, there are things that need done. But at the same time, how can I allow my baby to sleep on her tummy if that’s a contributing factor to cot death? We have a doctor’s appointment coming up soon, I’ll need to ask about that…
July 14th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
I would ask the doctor. I understand your worries about SIDs.
All of my kids were tummy sleepers and I worried lots! It’s one of those very personal deciscions we as moms must make (with lots of praying). As for the not liking to be left alone don’t worry to much. A little fussing is ok. I say that lightly. I think when they are this little they need our reassurance that we will be there for them. I think it bolsters their confidence and security. I don’t think it’s manipulation on their part although I know some would disagree. Trying to get her on a scheduale and keep her on it might be a little rough at first. Because after all she is your first. I would recomend a sling type - kangaroo- holder and keep her in it to be near you for the first few months until she is awake more of the time. And then it’s important to have a little tummy time to strengthen those muscles. Mine also slept quite a lot in side to side swings. Swing was always moving oh so slow! I wish I knew when I had my first how important it is to impart that sense of security. With my first one I had bought into this theory of let them cry it out. What a mistake! He still has issues. Do what feels right. Kind of like weight loss. We have to listen for that still small voice that is trying to guide us and sometimes we are to busy to hear it. I think it’s great that you are reaching out for help and you’re keeping the doctor informed. You are not alone. I wish I was closer to help you out! She’s such a doll baby!! Sending her lots of kisses….xoxoxoxoxoxoxox and a big hug for mom ((((Lassie))))