FirstWeeksSide-lying play
Medically-informed · Sources: CDC · Updated June 2026
Why it helps
A gentle strength position that also gives the head a break from lying flat.
How to do it
- Lay your baby on one side on the floor, a rolled towel behind the back for support
- Place your face or a high-contrast card in view
- Switch sides halfway — awake and supervised only
Stop and place on the back if baby starts to doze — sleep is always on the back.
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