It’s so hard when you know your baby is tired but they will not settle in their sleep space on their back. And you know from all the online literature – mine included! – that a newborn baby should be sleeping up to around 18-20 hours of sleep per day, and even a 6 month old should be sleeping around 14-15 hours.
But what do you do if your baby won’t lie on their back? So many of us have our babies on our chest all night because that’s where they are most comfortable and the only place they will sleep. We would do anything for our babies, but this isn’t always safe, and longer-term it can be so impactful to you and your physical and mental health.
What causes a baby not to settle on their back?
Firstly, they are not alone. There are some really commons reasons why babies don't settle on their backs:
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