Is it better for a five-month-old baby to sleep on his side or on his back? What should you pay attention to when your five-month-old baby sleeps?

In fact, parents don't need to pay too much attention to the baby's sleeping position. This sleeping position can be left to nature. The sleeping positions of babies are also varied, just like adults. Some babies like to sleep on their sides, some babies like to sleep on their backs, and some babies like to sleep on their stomachs. It depends on what sleeping position the baby likes. As long as the baby sleeps comfortably, it's fine.

Is it better for a five-month-old baby to sleep on his side or on his back?

In fact, five-month-old babies like to sleep on their stomachs in addition to side sleeping and lying flat. So whether the baby likes it or not, he can sleep in any way he feels comfortable, and parents don't need to interfere. Generally speaking, five-month-old babies are still in the stage of pure breastfeeding, and they still drink milk before going to bed every time, so it is better for them to sleep on their sides after drinking milk, so that they are not prone to spitting up milk. If the baby still sleeps on his side after sleeping for a while, parents can help the baby sleep on his back or change the direction of the side, so as to prevent uneven face.

What should you pay attention to when your five-month-old baby sleeps?

1. The baby has learned to roll over now, so mom and dad must get up occasionally to check on the baby at night to prevent the baby from kicking off the quilt or falling off the bed.

2. The baby is now in a more active stage, so when leaving the baby to the dad in the care of him, you must give him more instructions and ask him to look at his phone less and spend more time with the baby. In many cases, there are more accidents when dads are taking care of the baby than when moms are.

3. A five-month-old baby may need to be fed at night more often, and the mother will be more tired and may not get enough sleep, so you should be careful after feeding the baby at night. Don’t go to sleep directly after feeding. It is best to observe the baby for a while to see if the quilt is covered or if he or she vomits milk.

4. Parents should not tease the baby excessively before the baby goes to bed at night. If the baby falls asleep directly when he is excited, he will feel particularly tired when sleeping at night, and may even laugh out loud or cry suddenly.

What can a five-month-old baby do?

At more than five months old, the baby can normally lift his head, actively grasp things with both hands to play, roll over, and crawl on his belly. If he is good at it, he can also crawl on his belly and turn around! At this stage, the baby should mainly lie on his belly, and then add some sitting exercises, such as pulling down to sit up, holding the baby, and the baby sitting on the adult's lap while the adult's legs swing up and down, to practice the child's balance when sitting!

Of course, there are also cases where babies turn over late, the latest case I have seen is seven months. But to be on the safe side, if they cannot turn over at five months, you need to see a doctor for a comprehensive evaluation!