How long can babies sleep on their side if supervised?

Please be very careful with this. Side sleeping is unstable and increases the risk of suffocation if they roll over. We had a scary moment with our firstborn because of this. Please consult your pediatrician about safe sleep guidelines and stick to back-sleeping.

My sister was told by her doctor that side sleeping is not safe at all for newborns, even if you are watching them. They can easily roll onto their tummy and block their nose. The safest bet is always to put them flat on their back.

As a mother of two, I can tell you that supervising them 24/7 is impossible because we all need to sleep. Side sleeping is never recommended because babies can easily roll forward. Always place your baby on their back to sleep; once they can roll both ways on their own, they will find their own comfortable position safely.

Just like keeping correct form during heavy lifts, baby sleep posture needs strictly safe form. Standard medical advice is to keep them on their backs, not sides, to ensure their airway stays completely clear. Always verify safe sleeping techniques with your pediatrician.