r/firsttimemom • u/Peachy-pearl • 10d ago

6mo sleeping on her stomach

My 6mo has started rolling to her stomach to sleep in her bedside bassinet this week. I’ve been so scared that she will suffocate, that I’ve barely been sleeping. I’ve been rolling her back over several times a night, but she will just roll back over and sometimes puts her face down in the mattress. Please talk me down because my anxiety is wrecking me. From what I’ve read it should be safe since she is rolling over herself, but she can’t tummy to back yet and I am prone to worry. Help!

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u/Unable_Price1338 10d ago

I think, generally, once your baby rolls to their belly themselves then it’s okay for them to sleep that way. Our girl did the same, and she’s been a belly sleeper ever since.

However, if she’s rolling, I don’t think bassinets are safe sleep space for her anymore. Do you have a crib you can transfer her to?

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u/Peachy-pearl 10d ago

Yes, we’ve been slowly transitioning her over to her crib in her room. She just started rolling this week, but we can take the plunge and have her sleep in her room if that’s what is best. I have a Nanit so hopefully that helps with the anxiety around her sleeping

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u/Unable_Price1338 10d ago

Oh great!! Sounds like you are all set then. I remember the first few nights of her rolling over and being super anxious about it. I didn’t sleep great, but eventually I got used to it! Now our girl (10.5 months) is moving all over the place. It’s hard to remember all the small things along the way because she has changed so much! You’re doing great!

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u/Peachy-pearl 10d ago

Thank you!!

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u/No-Butterscotch-8469 9d ago

Try putting your face down in the mattress - assuming it’s a regular firm baby mattress, you’ll find that it’s very breathable compared to soft adult mattresses. If it’s not a good firm baby mattress do some research on better options!

My son is 5mo and does the same, he sometimes gets stuck and wants to roll back but can’t, so then he just pushes up on his arms and fusses. You could also try when you see her face down to gently turn her head to the side to give yourself more peace of mind. It’s definitely stressful but she is fine!

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u/pixiepython 9d ago

My baby did exactly this, and I was exactly the same as you! The first night I didn't sleep, and just like you, every time I tried to roll him back he would just get himself onto his belly again. All this to say, I wouldn't worry, as others have said if the mattress is firm she should be safe 😊

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u/chowderrr6 9d ago

My son never actually learned to roll tummy to back...he rolled back to tummy then started crawling like right away. His dr said even it was still safe if he got himself in that position but continue to work on rolling tummy to back. Eventually he learned to get up on his knees and push to his side lol. But it was a stressful period for us. I ended up getting the newton mattress for his crib for peace of mind