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M belly sleeps all the time. She sleeps sooooo much better that way so I don't stress about it. She can hold her head up quite well.

I would just let her sleep on her belly? She seems strong enough!

As soon as my kids could roll, they both wanted to sleep on their bellies and I just let them. This was between 3 and 4 months old.

@PrincessBaby: M used to roll belly to back and she has since quit for some reason. Now if she's on her belly she just does a push up and whines for me to come rescue her. But yes, baby's natural instincts will be to get their face up off the mattress. But M always has her head turned enough to the side that her nose is getting plenty of air. I know it looks like H is smooshing her face but I bet if you look really closely her nose will have clearance from the mattress.

LO was a belly sleeper really early on. If she's strong enough to roll over like that, then she's strong enough to move her head while sleeping. She is fine. Girl, you've got to get some sleep! Tell DH to hide the Snuza and trust that she will be okay.

I had the same problem with my DS. He just turned 4 months and began rolling onto his belly. He sleeps so much better on his belly but doesn't do a good job of turning his head to either side to allow his nose access to air. I stayed up turning his head every 15 minutes and was sooooo tired.

Anyhow, my husband and I decided to invest in a movement and sound monitor. It tracks his breathing and if he is not breathing, the moniter beeps and vibrates to wake up the baby.

Here's the link if you are interested.
http://www.amazon.com/Angelcare-Movement-Sound-Monitor-Deluxe/dp/B002ZB82CU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1368795886&sr=8-2&keywords=angel+care+monitor

We tested the monitor out a few times to make sure that it was working properly. Ever since getting the monitor, I'm able to get some sleep in and it has made a difference in my energy.

Once T could roll from back to belly, he only slept on his tummy - it was at about 4 months and at first I was petrified, but there was nothing we could do! Our pediatrician said if he can roll there, he can stay there. I always put him down in his crib on his back and let him get into whatever position he wants to be in. Most babies belly sleep when they can roll, so try not to worry!

My LO does the same thing - I try to look at it as similar to breastfeeding when his face is all smushed against me and he can breathe out the sides of his nose. I don't think there's much you can do, sorry hope you can relax about it and get better sleep soon sounds like she's determined to sleep that way!

C has been sleeping like this for a couple of months now! She loves it. I don't worry about it because she can easily pick up her head and the mattress is nice and firm. Don't stress!