https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 06:11:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1829918 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 20:19:20 +0000 IcebergMom 1829918@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: oh my! Hospital! Hope all's well now </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806694 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:02:19 +0000 ALV91711 1806694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: You think a nurse would be a little more quiet. I hope he went back to sleep for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806692 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:58:46 +0000 Tanjowen 1806692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: My thought exactly! </p> <p>@Danizaur: I hope you all get some rest tonight and baby T feels 100% soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806652 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:00:43 +0000 avivoca 1806652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: WTF is wrong with that nurse? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806647 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:54:41 +0000 artsyfartsy 1806647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms.Badger: I haven't tried that! I'll try it next time </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806646 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:54:13 +0000 Ms.Badger 1806646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does he like movement? You can manually "rock" those hospital cribs, like wiggling it either with your hip or hand (it's hard to explain) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806643 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:48:35 +0000 artsyfartsy 1806643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Champagne: I know!! We were responding to him in whispers but he never did lower his tone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806641 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:48:11 +0000 artsyfartsy 1806641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@emg86: Good! They drained it and gave him antibiotics. He's back in the room with us now </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806640 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:47:44 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 1806640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: omg!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806637 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:45:51 +0000 artsyfartsy 1806637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He was asleep but our nurse came in like HEY HOWS HE DOING WHATS UP and woke him up. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806627 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:34:03 +0000 emg86 1806627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How's your husband's foot? I hope T stays asleep!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806616 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:18:33 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1806616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: @Danizaur: yeah, grab a Frederick frog beanbag! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806615 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:18:03 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1806615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: whuutttt. They've got to be hiding a recliner somewhere. Or ask for one of the nicu's kangaroo chairs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806609 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:06:58 +0000 artsyfartsy 1806609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Knock on wood but I think he's out. Just had to give in. Phew. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806604 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:02:11 +0000 ladybee 1806604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: Do they have any type of weighted blanket he could sleep with? Since he is being monitored so closely I would think it would be safe. The small amount of pressure it provides might help him feel weighted down and secure. We use them in special ed but I think I've heard of them being used in NICUs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806603 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:01:26 +0000 artsyfartsy 1806603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm trying to let him fuss it out a little bit. He's so tired that he's not putting up much of a fight, but still trying. I go and rub his head or face periodically. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806601 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 18:59:51 +0000 artsyfartsy 1806601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@beaker: no recliner! Whomp whomp. Just a very uncomfortable wooden rocking chair. The sofa pops out but that's DH and I only bed. And we can't both sleep if one of us is holding him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806589 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 18:48:31 +0000 emg86 1806589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ask the nurses! They have to have some sort of tricks up their sleeves. I was also thinking of rolling something and sticking it under the sheets so he can't grab it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806588 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 18:48:13 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1806588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Those cribs normally recline with a crank on the side, would that help? Is just sleeping with him on your chest in the recliner not an option? I know that's not peaceful sleep for you though... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806584 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 18:46:18 +0000 swedishfish 1806584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: it would probably work better with a newborn. Do the nurses have any tricks? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806582 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 18:45:17 +0000 artsyfartsy 1806582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swedishfish: You think that would make him feel more secure? At the moment he would probably grab them and wave them around. Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806579 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 18:44:33 +0000 artsyfartsy 1806579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: Lol! I thought about that but the crib is so high up here. Plus I would have to lower that squeaky metal bar and then raise it back up after he's in! Too much commotion. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806577 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 18:43:34 +0000 swedishfish 1806577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about rolling up some receiving blankets and propping them on either side of T? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806576 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 18:43:32 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1806576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: hmm...could you let him fall asleep in the infant seat and then move him to the crib? These doctors and their rules. ;)Don't they know you can't just look at a baby (especially a sick scared baby) and command them to sleep in an uncomfortable position? Sheesh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806572 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 18:40:48 +0000 artsyfartsy 1806572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: We have his infant seat but his doctor said strictly on his back. The sedation can affect his ability to keep his airways open while he sleeps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806570 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 18:39:51 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1806570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: do you have a swing or bouncer he would sleep in? Maybe his infant seat?</p> <p>ETA - jk..you are still in the hospital right? I'm sure the swing and bouncer are out...would they let him sleep in his infant seat? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-get-a-stomach-sleeper-to-sleep-on-his-back#post-1806567 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 18:38:19 +0000 artsyfartsy 1806567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>T has to sleep on his back tonight because he was sedated earlier. He's normally a strict stomach sleeper. It's just not happening so far. The crib in the hospital room is so high up that transfer after rocking or nursing is not very smooth and he wakes up. Plus you have to lower and raise those squeaky metal crib bars. Also I'm on my own at the moment since DH is in the ER downstairs. I have a soother on and a paci in. I try and run my hand over his head and belly to soothe him but he just looks at me like, No. </p> <p>He really needs some sleep! I need tips! </p>