![]() ![]() If baby can only roll unaided in one direction, then you should gently roll them back on to their back whenever you see they have rolled onto their front or side. It can be very nerve racking once baby is starting to roll! If baby can roll in both directions unaided – that is they are able to roll onto their side/front and then back onto their back themselves, then it is ok to put baby to sleep on their back and let them find their own natural sleeping position. What to do if baby isn’t quite rolling yet? These can be dangerous and they are not recommended. Once baby is able to roll in both directions, it is not necessary to wake during the night to turn baby over to the back position.ĭo not use any devices designed to keep baby in a particular sleep position. Once baby can roll confidently from front to back, and from back to front, continue to settle them on their back, but allow them to find their own natural sleeping position. Make sure baby’s face and head remains uncovered (do not use lambswool, doonas, pillows, cot bumpers or soft toys).Īs babies grow and develop they become very active and learn to roll around in the cot.Make sure baby is on a firm and well-fitting mattress that is flat (never tilted or elevated).If you use blankets, make sure baby’s feet are touching the bottom of the cot and that the blanket can only reach baby’s chest to prevent baby wriggling under the blanket.Consider using a safe baby sleeping bag as these may delay rolling.It’s best to start giving baby supervised tummy time from birth. Give baby extra tummy time to play when awake and supervised, as this helps baby to develop stronger neck and upper body muscles which enables them to roll back over. ![]() If you are using a bassinette, it is time to transfer baby into a cot as soon as they first show signs of being able to roll. ![]() Leave arms free once the startle reflex disappears around 3 months. If you wrap baby, consider baby’s stage of development.
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