he just won't sleep on his back!?

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My little guy will be 6weeks tomorrow and he will NOT sleep on his back, unless slightly elevated.  He doesn't even like to be on his back to look around, he likes being on his tummy and he has been since birth.  He doesn't spit up more than "normal", he's a very content and happy baby with a VERY healthy appetite, and he sleeps VERY well and anywhere as long as he is in his bouncy chair. Any suggestions as to how I can get him sleeping on his back so I can get him in his crib?  He'll sleep there in his chair.  He has his checkup tomorrow so I'm going to ask the dr if I should be concerned with any type of reflux that would be making it uncomfortable for him, just looking for tips.

I have tried the sleep right by jolly jumper and that doesn't seem to help.  As soon as he's put down on his back he tries with all his might to roll over on to his tummy, which he succeeded doing yesterday, then he was happy.

Torigirl · Accepted Answer

I know it goes against everything you have read but try him on his belly. If he can move his head from side to side. My little girl was and still is the exact same way. Refused to sleep on her back and I was sooo scared to put her on her belly. Everyone kept saying just try it but i wouldn't. Then finally I felt like i was cheating her out of a good nights sleep so i put her down in her crib on her belly.....she slept for 6 hours that night at 7 weeks old. She has great control of her head and neck now and i swear its because she is a tummy sleeper.

hismommy · Answer

i would put books under the head of his mattress to elavate it and then use a slip positioner so he dont slide around 


opps i mean sleep postioner

he just won't sleep on his back!?

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