A 6-month-old baby died after she rolled onto her stomach while co-sleeping in bed with her mom, San Antonio police said.

Read this post to learn the reasons why the newborn won’t sleep unless held and the ways to encourage them to sleep in a crib or bassinet without you holding them.

Three reasons why sleeping on your stomach is bad for you 1. It causes misalignment of your spine When you sleep on your stomach, your torso sinks into the mattress and your back arches in response.