Should baby sleep on their back?
⚡ Short answer: Placing your baby only on their back for the first year is the safest position and minimizes the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Anonymous
bir anne · Sleep
I'm confused about which sleeping position is safest—should I always put my baby on their back?
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Placing your baby only on their back for the first year is the safest position and minimizes the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). This is the joint recommendation of the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) and the Turkish Ministry of Health.
Side and stomach positions can narrow the airway and increase risk. Back sleeping actually protects the airway better if your baby spits up—"aspiration risk" doesn't increase on the back; it decreases.
To prevent your baby's head from flattening on one spot, having supervised tummy time (a few times a day while awake) is enough. You don't need to change sleeping position.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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