We all think that sleep position issues are only relevant for adults. Sore backs or muscle strains that include stiff necks are normally the case but for babies, it is equally relevant. And in their case, it is more of their blood pressure that is concerned as circulatory failures which can go as far as leading to SIDS may occur.

“Infant BP is modified by sleep state and sleeping position,” the study authors write. “A tendency for BP to fall in the prone position appears to be prevented by elevated HR at 2–4 weeks and 5–6 months, but not at 2–3 months, coincident with the age of greatest risk for SIDS. An uncompensated fall in BP in the prone position at this age could increase the possibility of circulatory failure and SIDS in vulnerable infants.”

(Source) Medscape

Tags: adults, babies, blood pressure, circulatory failure, muscle strains, position issues, prone position, sids, sleep, sore backs, stiff necks

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