Question
My child is seven and a half months old, and since they have become more skilled at rolling over, they have always preferred to sleep on their sides, rarely lying flat. (This might be related to me sometimes lying down to feed them.) I’m wondering if their bone development might become deformed this way? In fact, when I touch their ribs on both sides now, they seem higher. Is this issue serious? Can I correct it in the future?
Answer
Sleeping on the side does not have much impact on children, but it is important to ensure that they do not always sleep in one direction, as this can cause the baby’s head and face to become uneven. You should also avoid always lying down to breastfeed, as this is not good for the baby and is a very bad habit. During this season, it’s important to supplement your baby with cod liver oil or AD drops, or to add some calcium as needed.