In newborns, stretching, arching, and startling during sleep in the first few months of life are entirely normal physiological phenomena. They usually last for only a few seconds, then stop immediately. Therefore, parents should not be overly worried about these behaviors.

Sleep plays a very important role in the health and development of children. Letting newborns sleep on their side is currently the choice of many parents. Is this a good sleeping position for newborns? The following article will analyze the pros and cons of this sleeping position.