BREAKING DOWN 'Normative Economics'. Normative statements are often heard in the media because they tend to represent a theory or opinion rather than objective analysis. Normative economics is a valuable way to establish goals and generate new ideas, but it should not be used as a basis for policy decisions.
You may find yourself wondering if your baby can sleep on his stomach, especially if he appears to be more comfortable that way. To prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which remains a threat until your baby is 12 months of age, it is best for her to sleep on her back, instead of her stomach.
Rule: Put your baby to sleep on her back. To help prevent SIDS, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends putting your child to sleep on her back until she's a year old. If your baby can flip over before that, you don't have to go in her room to turn her onto her back. But you should still wait a year before actually putting her down in her crib on her tummy. Rule: Support your infant's head