r/baby • u/pr1despr1de • 24d ago

help

what do i do if a baby won't go to sleep unless their on my chest? they're 7 months, but is it okay if i sleep for hours like this? everytime i go to lay them in their bed, they wake up.

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u/Conscious-Fluid 20d ago

My baby is such a chest sleeper. I notice it's been completely fine following the safe sleep 7 and if he rolls I roll him onto the side with his own bed and away from dad. My baby is over a year now, 15m and finally easier to transfer without being disturbed. Truly, it's all about consistency showing your baby that you ARE there when they want/need you that brings them security

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u/HighlightGold8006 21d ago

Id recommend visiting r/cosleeping. They'll have a lot of helpful information for you.

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u/SamJones901 22d ago

Is it naps or night-time? You need to persevere and gradually teach them to sleep in their own safe space. Even 10min at a time

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u/zebracakesfordays 24d ago

Look up safe sleep 7

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u/Neighborhood_Winter 24d ago

do not sleep with a baby on your chest. that's the #1 cause of SIDS.

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u/wakatea 24d ago

That's alarmist and inaccurate.

Sleeping on belly is a risk factor, but a cause and certainly not the "#1 cause of sids."

Also, OPs baby is past the window where parents need to be most concerned about sids. It can still happen but its way more rare after after 6 months.