Breathing question

[Penny4Them]

Hi, NOt sure if this is best forum to ask this, but b/c Mamas who co-sleep are probably most aware of their baby's breathing I chose here.

My Ds is 5 months. He co-sleeps with us and always sleeps b/t Dh and Me, but nestled up to me so he can quickly get some food w/o too much fuss (or noise). I've noticed since he was born that sometimes he stops breathing for a few seconds, then resumes without a gasp, just chest rises. He still sometimes does the little panting breathing he did when he was first born. Is this normal? When he was sick a few months ago with a cold I told the pedi and they listened with stethoscope and said all sounded normal to them, but I'm still wondering if this breathing is normal for a little one.

Thanks for any feedback.

[Rubber Ducky]

My DS has been doing that since birth too and he's now nearly 13 months. He seems to do it when he has changed position or tossed around a bit. And then he just resumes breathing again. Seems like we adults do the same thing, no? Hold our breath for a few seconds? Try to take notice of your own breathing pattern the next time you fluff a pillow or toss around to get comfortable. I don't know... if you're really concerned talk again to someone about it. Hope that helps

[Icehockey18]

My 5mo ds does the same thing. We co sleep for night time and he naps on me or I wear him so I do notice every once in a while he goes a second without a breath. It always kinda freaks me out and I watch his chest for the next breath, but it always returns to normal and he seems unfased! I agree that we adults prolly do the same, but no one is there to keep tabs on our breathing . I'm sure all is fine!