Sentences with phrase «against the mattress»

Besides, babies are not recommended to lie with face against the mattress because bacteria in mattress can affect their breathing.

Because babies spend so much time lying on their back, for example, they may develop a flat spot where their head presses against the mattress.

Your legs are in a comfortable position too, either bent at the knees against the mattress or extended on either side of your partner.

Research backed by the American Academy of Pediatrics states that «with prolonged immobilization on a firm mattress or a flat bed (as in a stroller), the constant influence of gravity flattens the body surface against the mattress producing positional disorders and infants with decreased muscle tone (Short, 1996)».

If that's not an option, then consider a co-sleeper, which is essentially a bassinet that fits snugly against your mattress, or even a crib next to the bed where baby is safe and secure.

Never overcrowd the sleeper and always be sure the bottom sheet fits firmly against the mattress and can not be pulled up during the night by a wriggly baby.

For that reason, spooning, or side - by - side sex, is a natural position — especially because it lets you rest your belly comfortably against the mattress while you snuggle up and enjoy the action.

Extend your legs up towards the ceiling, keeping the heels stacked over the hips, and rest your head and shoulders against the mattress.

They could put their face against the mattress and increase the risk of suffocation.

Indeed, most babies seem to prefer sleeping on their bellies, and some may be less likely to startle and wake themselves up — possibly because it feels more secure and cozier snuggling up against the mattress.

Babies who tend to keep their head in the same position, rub it against the mattress, or bang it against the side of their crib may develop a bald spot.

Since baby's skulls are soft, more time spent on their backs with their heads down against the mattress can cause the back of the head to flatten.