When should I stop swaddling my baby who is rolling over?

Stop swaddling immediately once your baby shows signs of rolling over, typically around 2-4 months. Continued swaddling after rolling begins can prevent them from turning back if they roll onto their stomach, increasing suffocation risk.

What should I do if my baby rolls onto their stomach while sleeping?

If your baby rolls onto their stomach naturally during sleep and is not swaddled, you don't need to reposition them. Babies who can roll over have developed enough neck and head control to sleep safely in this position.

How do I make my baby's crib safer when they start rolling?

Lower the crib mattress to its lowest setting or raise the side rails to prevent your baby from rolling out. Remove any loose bedding, bumpers, or toys that could pose suffocation hazards.

Is it safe to use blankets when my baby can roll over?

It's safer to use fitted onesies or sleep sacks instead of loose blankets. Blankets can cover your baby's face or become entangled, creating suffocation risks when they're actively rolling and moving.

Baby Rolling Over Safety: Complete 2025 Guide for Parents

When your baby starts rolling over from their back to their side, they literally get a new perspective on the world! Your baby will be eager to use this new ability! And it is your job to minimize any and all possible risks.

Lower the bottom of the crib. Or raise the side rail - depending on the design of the sleeping area. Babies will use this newfound ability actively. They test different methods of turning over, vigorously moving their arms and legs, so a low newborn bumper may not provide enough protection.
Stop swaddling your baby (if you are still doing it). Firstly, swaddling after they are newborns will hinder the development of their motor skills. And secondly, even a swaddled infant can turn over in their sleep. The issue is that they may not always be able to turn back while being bound; which increases the risk of suffocation.
Continue putting your baby to sleep on their back only. But if your baby turns over onto their side or stomach while sleeping (and they are not swaddled), don’t worry. They already have enough control to remain in a comfortable position without risking suffocation.
Put your baby to sleep in a onesie, it is much safer than a blanket. A blanket can pose a risk, as babies can pull it over themselves, dive under it, or bury their noses in it.
Never leave your baby unstrapped in a car seat or bouncer, even for a minute. The chances of them rolling over are now multiplied.