Probably a stupid question but...

[awayfromhome]

if an 8 month old wants to go to sleep on his front can I leave him there??

yup

I would.

my dd has slept on her tummy since she was couple of days old, it was the only way she would sleep! she one today an its done her no harm!

Think it was because she was bf so had tummy to tummy contact an when laid on her back she didnt have this feel it was a comfort thing with her!
YES i know not reccomended, but it worked for us! good luck

Sorry, less flippant answer - as I understand it, after the roll themselves, the SIDS advice is to let them find their own position.

I should probably know better by now, but my dd has been a text book child - still sleeping on her back at 3yrs

My ds however, has been a pretty bad sleeper from about 2 months, but now seems quite happy on his front (and has been very grumpy when I have flipped him over)

I have his bedroom door open, and he is very happily sleeping on his tummy. I will keep an eye on him without panicking.. thankyou..