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Dr. Edward Kulich is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Home Care Physicians. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine fromSt. George's University School of Medicine, completed a residency in Pediatrics atMaimonides Medical Center, Infants and Children’s Hospital of Brooklyn, and maintains privileges at Cornell, Lenox Hill, Mt. Sinai, and NYU hospitals. He has over 15 years of experience and is the current president of the American Academy of Concierge Pediatricians. Dr. Kulich is the author of The Best Baby Sleep Book and The Best OLSAT Book. He has testified as an expert witness in child abuse cases, has been featured on ABC News, NBC News, CBS News, ParentsTV, Parents Magazine, and the New York Post, Time Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal.
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Parents often think about the best sleeping positions for their baby to sleep safely and peacefully. A baby sleeping on the stomach is a common phenomenon, but it may be one sleep position to avoid as it could sometimes lead to breathing difficulties in babies. Furthermore, the sleeping-on-the-belly position is likely to pose a few other risks to a baby. Read on as we present critical information about babies sleeping on their bellies. [mj-toc] Can Babies Sleep On Their Stomach? [caption id="attachment_881910" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: iStock[/caption] Doctors suggest parents not to make their babies sleep on their stomach until 12 months of age. It is also not the correct way to position a baby in a crib during naps. Pediatric experts recommend making the baby sleep on the back (1). You may ask your doctor before making the baby lie on his sides. Tummy sleeping is quite normal for adults but is not advisable for babies due to potential risks. In...
Self-soothing refers to a baby’s ability to fall asleep without needing a parent/caregiver to rock, cuddle, pat, or carry them. A few babies can self-soothe naturally, while others need to be taught. There are different ways you can teach a baby to self-soothe. However, starting at the right age is crucial. Self-soothing teaches your baby to control and regulate their emotions, which even adults do in their daily life (1) (2). Hence, using the right self-soothing techniques also matters. Generally, babies learn self-soothing between four and 12 months, though some may take longer to learn the subtle art. Research suggests that one of the vital factors that help an infant sleep through the night is their ability to self-soothe during the first four months of life (3). Read on as we tell you more about different self-soothing techniques, the right age to use them, how to use them, and precautions to take while teaching a baby to self-soothe. [mj-toc] What...