Babies have longer sleep time, and the quality of sleep can affect their growth. When a baby is sleeping, parents should help their child change their sleeping position and not let them always sleep in the same position, otherwise it is easy to flatten their head. So, is it good for a one year old baby to sleep on their stomach?
It's great for babies over a year old to sleep on their stomach. Babies who sleep on their stomach tend to sleep longer and have better sleep quality, with fewer awakenings and shorter sleep times. Sleeping on their stomach is more beneficial for the baby's sleep and health. When a baby sleeps on their stomach, the external stimuli received by the body are reduced, such as sound, light, etc., which can help the child sleep more peacefully.
Sleeping in a prone position for babies is very beneficial for their physical and mental health. However, parents should be aware that their baby's blanket and pillow should be as soft as possible, while the bed and mattress should be slightly hard. When a child is sleeping on their stomach, it is best to have parents guarding them to avoid accidents caused by the baby's head being buried in pillows or blankets.
When the fetus is in the mother's womb, it maintains a position with the abdomen facing inward and the back facing outward, and the position is curled up. This posture belongs to self-protection posture. Therefore, after the baby is born, sleeping in a prone position will provide a sense of security, allowing the child to sleep more soundly and less easily awakened, which is beneficial for the development of the baby's nervous system.
