Research has demonstrated that infants who sleep on their backs are at a lower risk of SIDS compared to those who sleep on their stomachs or sides. When an infant sleeps on their stomach, they are more likely to rebreathe exhaled air, leading to a higher risk of carbon dioxide accumulation and oxygen deficiency. Sleeping on the back ensures that the airway remains open and clear, minimizing the risk of suffocation and other sleep-related deaths.
