Waterbeds are used in all the nursery isolettes in Sweden and Norway (I did
an internship in Norway). Their philosophy is that waterbeds are much more
soothing, and I believe it.  Anyway, the babies are always put on their
backs.  Both of our children has slept with us in our waterbed--on their
backs until they managed to roll over. However, rolling over in a waterbed
is much harder for them because the bed "gives."  So, for those who have
early rollers, this is an advantage.  We set up a short-shorn lamby
underneath them and put rolled receiving blankets (taped to stay rolled) on
either side.  Those rice-bag gadgets to position a baby will also work for
a limited time.
Chris

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