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Sleep Positions

For the first year of life, newborns are recommended to sleep on their backs to avoid the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. However, if the infant has any respiratory disorders, babies are recommended to sleep on their stomachs. Likewise, depending on their health and age, parents should consult a doctor to recommend the best sleeping position for their child.

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Is good sleep necessary for my 6-month-old baby's brain development?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a mother of a 6-month-old baby, and I feel my baby does not sleep properly. I have heard my parents saying only if the baby sleeps well will there be good brain development. I am scared because my baby does not sleep well. He wakes up even if he hears a little sound. For that reason,...  Read Full »

Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. All babies wake up for every small noise or sound. It does not have any effect on their brains. It is just a myth. Make your baby sleep over the tummy, with the head turned to one side; babies like this position. Thanks.  Read Full »

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