Babies sleep in the same position as adults, with several kinds of supine, prone and side lying. Although any sleeping position of the baby will make people feel exceptionally cute, but in fact, a variety of baby sleeping positions have a lot of learning, parents today to understand! A, prone prone advantage 1, the baby has a sense of security This position is the most natural self-protection position. And many babies seem to be born to sleep on their stomachs, is also based on the above principle, the most vulnerable part of the body to protect, sleep more secure, easy to sleep, thus reducing crying, conducive to the development of the nervous system. I also like to sleep prone as a child, so the achievement of a big face now! 2, conducive to stomach peristalsis and digestion Sleeping on your stomach, stomach capacity is not easy to flow to the esophagus and mouth, and cause vomiting; instead, peristalsis to the small intestine, conducive to digestion and absorption. 3, conducive to turning and crawling prone baby can be driven by the head up, thus exercising the neck, chest, back and limbs and other large muscle groups, conducive to turning and crawling training. Prone disadvantage 1, easy to cause suffocation because the baby’s head is heavy, and the neck strength is not enough, in the will not be comfortable to turn the head or turn over, the mouth and nose easily blocked by pillows, towels, etc., will cause suffocation, and even life-threatening. 2, not conducive to heat dissipation chest and abdomen close to the bed, it is not easy to dissipate heat, which can easily cause an increase in body temperature, or eczema due to the accumulation of sweat in the chest and abdomen. 3, the limbs and hands and feet are not easy to move. Second, side lying Side lying advantages 1, the right side of the bed can reduce vomiting or spillage because the stomach and duodenum are in the right side of the abdomen, so the right side of the bed can make the stomach capacity easier to flow to the small intestine; at the same time, in case of vomiting, side lying can make the vomit in the mouth by the low angle out, and not into the throat. 2, to help the drainage of lung phlegm If inflammation occurs on one side of the lung, the other side can be taken, so that the inflammatory parts of the secretions (phlegm) easy to flow out of the trachea. 3.Reduce snoring Baby snoring in bed is mostly produced by the mutual vibration of secretions and soft tissues in the throat. Side lying can change the position of the soft tissues of the throat and reduce the retention of secretions, so that the baby can breathe more smoothly and will not snore. Disadvantages of side lying 1, the left side of the bed is easy to cause vomiting or overflow because the junction of the stomach and esophagus on the left side, the left side of the stomach when lying easy to reflux into the esophagus. 2, maintain the posture is more tired baby’s body is round, and the limbs are relatively short, maintain the side lying posture is not easy, need to use pillows in the front chest and back support. Third, supine supine advantages 1, can directly observe the baby sleeping condition whether there is too much discharge from the mouth and nose; whether there is vomiting; whether the face has a strange expression or face is not normal, etc. can be immediately found, and take measures. 2, flexible limb activities limbs are not limited, so that the baby sleep more relaxed, comfortable. Supine disadvantages 1, prone to vomiting stomach physiological structure makes supine stomach capacity easy reflux esophagus caused by vomiting; and vomit is not easy to flow out of the mouth, will accumulate in the throat, easy to choke into the trachea and lungs, dangerous. 2, less psychologically safe because the more vulnerable parts of the body are exposed, psychologically insecure, not easy to sleep. 3, easy to catch a cold chest and abdomen skin is thin and easy to dissipate heat, such as not taking appropriate warming measures, easy to cause a cold. 4, supine easy to let the strange sister want to kiss a non-stop, the baby easy to sleep restless Warm tips: In fact, from a medical point of view, side lying on the physical and mental health of the baby is the most beneficial. Side lying is most consistent with the physiological needs of the human body, side lying when the spine is slightly bent, shoulders leaning forward, both legs bent, arms are also freely placed. The muscles of the whole body will be in a state of maximum commitment to relaxation, so that the baby can sleep peacefully. It makes more sense if the right side is taken. Help your baby develop a correct sleeping posture for a healthier baby!