Does your child start sleeping on their back and end up on their stomach?

Nicolette - posted on 10/24/2012

My four month old always rolls to her tummy to sleep after I put her on her back should I be worried?

Destiny - posted on 07/07/2010

Definitely normal. My son dances in his sleep as my mom put it about me when I was a kid. When he wakes up he's not anywhere near the spot or the position we put him in when we put him down! He just started rolling up his little silky blanket and using it as a pillow....our babies are gorwing!!!

Maureen - posted on 06/17/2010

My daughter has been doing it for about 2 months now. She is fine because she can roll if she needs to. I think it is normal for your daughter to be doing that.

Nicole - posted on 06/17/2010

My daughter slept on her back for the first two weeks after we came home from the hospital. Then she has been on her stomach ever since. She is 10 months old now, and she is just fine.

Gemma - posted on 06/16/2010

I find my son like that every night!

Jamie - posted on 06/16/2010

my daughter does the same thing. in fact she will turn the upside down from when i put her to sleep and she is fine.

Emma - posted on 06/16/2010

i think its normal chick my 10 month old has been wierdly sleeping on her front with her head in her arms and her knees tucked up since she was 7-8 months old?! hehe but if they are strong enuf to get them selves to that position they are strong enough to lie that way xx

Asiah - posted on 06/16/2010

My son has been doing that for a while. But he's usually on his chest with his butt up in the air lol. But yeah it's normal. Some have told me its better for them to be on their tummy.

Abby - posted on 06/16/2010

Oliver has slept on his belly since he was 3 weeks old (the same time he started sleeping 8 hour stretches). we started him on his back, but he would roll over to sleep. now he moves around so much, it's a wonder he gets any rest at all...he rolls back and forth, but sleeps mostly on his belly.

Bec - posted on 06/15/2010

Every night!!!! He doesn't sleep on his back much at all, usually on his side or tummy. At this age, there's nothing to worry about. If they can get onto their tummy, they can move off it if they need to. :-)

Eve - posted on 06/15/2010

Alex has been doing that since 4 months, and our pediatrician said that as soon as he could roll to his tummy, that's where he'd always end up, so it was fine to put him on his tummy. We stopped laying him down on his back and just start him on his belly. He's fine--although he did seem to forget how to roll to his tummy for awhile since we weren't making him do it himself, so I will put any future children down on their backs and make them roll themselves over!

Kristin - posted on 06/15/2010

Mine does it all night long- back and forth....she's fine! As long as she can move herself to that position, my dr. said don't worry about it!

Hannah - posted on 06/14/2010

yes totally normal, my daughter has done it since she was 6 months, and has slept better since doing it, she sleeps through the night now! its more comfortable for her, and she always moves if shes uncomfortable, i dont worry about it because i now she will move if she cant breathe etc

Elizabeth - posted on 06/14/2010

Thank you for asking this question! My son did this for the first time last night and when I woke up to check on him (yes i'm sadly still doing this) I freaked out! I put him back on his back...ugh thank god its normal!

Gloria - posted on 06/14/2010

I always lay my 9 month old son on his back. When i check on him in the mid nite he is on his tummy. I don't worry just as long as they are on face down also mine sleeps longer on his tummy.

Jennifer - posted on 06/14/2010

Yep totally normal!!! Once a baby can roll over during awake time, they will sometimes do it in their sleep! Also, like some of the other posts, once a baby has more control and can move on their own they will move if they can't breathe right!

Kristen - posted on 06/12/2010

my 9 month old does thi too

Denise - posted on 06/12/2010

My 10 month old has been doing it every night since about 8 1/2-9 months or so. He sleeps soooo soundly and peacefully when he is on his belly. I put his down on his back once he is asleep, and he shifts himself around immediately.

Hilary - posted on 06/12/2010

My son has been sleeping on his belly since about 3 months (once he was able to move his head around easily). We have an Angel Care monitor which monitors pressure, heart beat, and if they stop breathing within 20 seconds. It has put us at ease and I don't worry when he goes to bed.

Kate - posted on 06/11/2010

Dont worry my son goes down on his back or side and winds up rotating around his crib and onto his stomach. I figure if thats how he's comfortable i'm going to leave him alone (we havent gotten the whole sleeping through the night thing down yet).

Teresa - posted on 06/11/2010

yes indeed my son does this every night..no there is nothing to worry about now. the child is no longer a risk of SIDS

Erin - posted on 06/11/2010

My son has always slept on his back until recently. He as started to roll over and sleep on his belly. I think it's fine since he can roll back the other way, push himself up and move things out of his face if he needs too.

Barbie - posted on 06/11/2010

perfectly fine and normal, she knows where and how she is comfortable and now she has the ability to move around so dont worry. my son, 9.5 months, has been sleeping on his stomach since he was about 6.5 months old. we lay him on his back and he instantly rolls over to his stomach, sticks his butt in the air and goes to sleep.

Amanda - posted on 06/10/2010

We put our daughter down on her back and she automatically turns to her tummy. She's been doing this since she was 6 months old.

Sam - posted on 06/10/2010

My little girl does it too and i still get worried, it often wakes her and she cries if she has only been asleep a few hours but i generally flip her back over and it doesn't wake her, at least i have peace of mind then.

Carley - posted on 06/10/2010

My daughters actually done this since she was born. our pediatrician said if she could roll on her own, which she could do to both sides (from bellyto back, and from back to belly) perfectly by 1week old, not to worry about it too much, just to make sure that her face has nothing near it that might cause issues.

when she does go on her belly, she always had her head turned sideways on her own, so she was fine. now at 9 months, she still likes to sleep liek that. she's been mroe of a side sleep than a belly sleeper, but sometimes ends up on her belly after a few hours of sleep.


i actualyl find if i want her to sleep better, when she's awake and i'm tryingto get her to sleep, not just laying her down already asleep, that if i put her down on her side, she falls asleep fairly fast, And sleeps better. if she goes on her back, she doesn't fall asleep as fast, and wakes up more often.


anyways, my point is- don't worry about it, it's completely normal. if they are rolling on their own, let them roll :)

Carrie - posted on 06/10/2010

My daughter is 41 weeks and has been sleeping on her stomach for over a month now. Yes I was initially freaked out, checking on her constantly, but all is well!

Amber - posted on 06/10/2010

If your child can roll then there are no problems with it at all. The only reason they tell you not to put an infant on their bellies is due to the fact that they have extremely weak neck muscles and could end up face down and suffocate. You have nothing to worry about. Once a child can roll there isn't much you can do about how they want to sleep. Both of mine are (and almost always have been) belly sleepers!

Niki - posted on 06/10/2010

My daughter has been doing this since she was a little I've 7 months. I've read a lot of places and talked to my DR who said that if she is putting herself on her stomach on her own an is comfortable then that is how she is ready to sleep and not to worry.

Renae - posted on 06/10/2010

I don't think there is anything to be worried about provided your baby is rolling back and forth on her own. Our little boy has been doing this for a little while now and ends up in some crazy positions in his cot.

Jessica - posted on 06/09/2010

My son is 9 months and has been rolling over every night since 6 months. My doctor said that if they do it on their own, then it is alright. After the first few months the only reason they dont want them on their backs is so they dont suffocate, but when they roll over on their own, they are ok to move away from being suffocated.

Frankie - posted on 06/09/2010

Yeh .. My little girl's just turned 10 month & i put her on her back at night, she always rolls over onto her belly by the morning.

Lindsay - posted on 06/09/2010

My baby has been flipping on to her stomach since about 5 months. I think its fine.

Cherry Mae - posted on 06/09/2010

my baby is so comfortable sleeping in her stomach...i used to rotate her and let her sleep on her back but she wakes up and goes back to sleep rolling over to sleep on her stomach...

Roxy - posted on 06/08/2010

Our daughter is 9 months too,and is all over her crib!! I put her down for her nap on her side and when I check in on her later she's on her belly w/her butt in the air,or she's flat on her belly or she curled up in a corner of her crib w/her back to the bumpers! She's been doing this for months now. She's a wiggler!! Just like when I was preggers!!

Autumn - posted on 06/08/2010

My son Aidan has never slept on his back or front, he always sleeps on his sides. Even than its normally the left side.

Heather - posted on 06/08/2010

I think it's totally normal & OK. I always start my son who is 9 1/2 months on his back. When I check on him before I head to bed he is already moved to his side ... then in the morning he will be on his stomach, completely facing the otherway, sideways, head at the top of the crib, or wherever!! Kind of makes me laugh actually. ;-) I'm comfortable because he is rolling around and scooting and I know that he is strong enough to move if he got into the wrong position.

Alley - posted on 06/08/2010

Definitely nothing you should worry about. Once your baby is able to roll over this is usually what they will do and there is no need to move them. My doctor said that if they have enough neck strength to roll/lift their head up, they will be able to move their head if it is face down or if if they are having trouble breathing. So no worries!

If you still have a bumper on you should take that off though, same with blankets, stuffed animals, etc.

Dorota - posted on 06/08/2010

My son is sleeping on his stomach for a while now. At first my husband and I were nervous, but now it is normal for us. He is doing just fine. I don't think you should worry.

Chantal - posted on 06/07/2010

mine son starts on his back then rolls to his stomach so i think as longs as they know how to roll over and move if somethings blocking there breathing its perfectly safe

Tanya - posted on 06/07/2010

I always put Desi down on his back, but most of the time he flips almost immediately to his stomach. I think mostly to avoid the light. He rolls back and forth during the night and settles in different positions. It's nothing to worry about at this age since they can easily maneuver their heads.

Tanya - posted on 06/07/2010

Just in the last week or so I have noticed my son rolling onto his tummy while sleeping too. He will be 10 months on June 9th. I believe that it's perfectly fine. They are old enough to move or wake up if something is blocking their faces.

Claudia - posted on 06/07/2010

as long as she is able to roll back & forth on her own, i think she's fine.
i was worried when my son started doing it as well, but i think that they just go into positions they enjoy best and find most comfortable (just like us) :)

Becca - posted on 06/07/2010

My son is going through a phase where he refuses to be on his back for any reason, sleeping, diaper changes, play time, etc. If you put him on his back he immediately rolls to his side. I don't worry about it.

Denise - posted on 06/07/2010

My little girl has slept on her front since day1, she wouldn't settle on her back for more than 5mins so has been on her front. she is absolutely fine so i wouldn't worry x

Gemma - posted on 06/07/2010

Its all normal hun, my little girl sleeps on side, back or belly, xxx

Lisa - posted on 06/05/2010

Our little guy will be put on his back and roll around 100 or so times through out the night. Nothing to worry about says my doctor, once they can roll over both ways they are perfectly safe to do so.

Lani - posted on 06/05/2010

Abbi has been pushing herself over since she could wiggle. She would wiggle till she got to the side of the bassinet and then just keep going till she flipped over. So at about 2 months old I had to buy wedges to keep her from flipping over. (I think is partially b/c she and her dad napped in the recliner with her on his stomach...) At about 4 months bbi could roll over on her own. I talked to the dr and she said that as long as she could roll on her own then she wasf ine. LIke Tracy's children she usually ends up curled in a ball with her butt sticking up in the air (I gotta admit it's adorable!)

In my opinion I think it's just important to keep from putting too much stuff in the crib with her. Abbi's blanket comes out everynight and she sleeps in a footie jammie for warmth.

best of wishes

Tracy - posted on 06/04/2010

by 9 mos children can move around pretty easy - it's recommended that they still have a firmer mattress - but they are able to roll now so no matter what position you put them to bed in they will probably change positions many times - mine usually ends up on all 4's with his butt up in the air - how on earth that is comfortable is beyond me

Heather - posted on 06/04/2010

as long as they are rolling to their tummies on their own, it's fine. once they can do that, they can clear their faces so they always can make sure that they are able to breathe. so- no worries! (my daughter started doing this at about 8 months old, and i did speak to her pediatrician about it)...