When is your baby allowed to sleep on their back?

Kelli03

I put my 6 month old to sleep on his back every night but he always rolls over on his tummy withing 15 minutes.  Is it okay to let him sleep that way?  If not, what did you all do to stop your LO from rolling over at night.  TIA!

Jessica&Brett

You should technically always put your baby to bed on their back, but you don't need to move then if they roll to their stomachs. Once they can roll, you should just let them do what they are going to do Once DS could roll, I actually put him down on his stomach since he slept so much better!

kel716

Once they start rolling, there is nothing you can do.  Just make sure that the crib is free of all possible obstructions (eg, bumper, pillow, etc...).  DS decided to be a belly sleeper ~6 mos, and we would lay him on his back and he would immediately roll over.