How Do I Stop My Baby From Rolling Over in His Sleep? You can transition from a swaddle into a sleep sack that frees up your baby’s arms. I love using sleep sacks as part of the bedtime routine and to help cue to your baby that sleep is coming. They’ll need their arms free to roll back, or to lift their head and move it to the side to breathe. It’s very important that your baby’s arms and hands are free if they roll onto their stomach while sleeping. Even if your baby starts to show signs of rolling, you should transition them out of the swaddle. Say Goodbye to the SwaddleĪs soon as you see your baby roll for the first time, it’s time to transition them out of a swaddle.
It is especially important once your baby starts rolling that you don’t let them fall asleep in an inclined position (like an unbuckled car seat or a recalled Rock N Play).Īnd if your baby is sleeping in a bassinet and starts rolling, it means they’re too big for the bassinet and it’s time to transition them to a crib. If you’ve been following my advice since you first brought your baby home, chances are you’re following safe sleep practices.Īs a reminder, your baby’s sleep surface should be firm, flat, and safely enclosed. Let’s talk about some important things you can do to reduce any harm to your baby when they roll over in their sleep. It might feel scary the first time your baby rolls onto their stomach while they’re sleeping, especially after all of the “back is best!” talk. I also want to help foster your baby’s independence and development! That means embracing the roll, even when your baby rolls over in their sleep and ends up face down, in a very different position than you’re used to. I always encourage my clients to follow the ABCs of safe sleep.
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How to Keep Your Baby Safe When They Roll Over in Their SleepĪs an infant sleep consultant, following safe sleep guidelines is my first priority.
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