Baby Pillows: The Right Products
One hears of numerous expert opinions on why babies do not require pillows and how dangerous pillows can be for the health of your baby. Well, most of these judgments overstate the dangers and do not correctly portray the need for baby pillows. It is true that very young babies, less than one year of age do not require a pillow under normal circumstances, and that some baby pillow products may actually be unsafe. However, past that age, using a baby pillow is no more harmful and can actually aid your baby in sleeping better.
During the early years, the skull bones are very soft and keeping the head in one position may result in the skull developing a lopsided appearance. Sleeping on the back can lead to formation of a depression on the back of the head. Using a baby pillow can help prevent this and provides the requisite support to the head of your baby. Choosing the right kind of pillow is vital. Never choose a feather or soft pillow as the baby may develop allergies due to the feather or be smothered due to the extra softness enveloping the nose and mouth. The new memory foam pillows are a good buys because they provide the right kind of hold to the baby’s head and are non hazardous.
There are different kinds of baby pillows available in the market. The key is to identify which sort of pillow is best for your baby. Baby pillows used in cribs are just as safe as any other provided they are thin and narrow. The proof of this statement lies in the fact that all hospitals use crib pillows in their childcare units. Doctors also recommend baby pillows when your baby develops a cold. A baby pillow helps keep the head up and aids breathing which is disturbed by a congested nose. It is also believed that using a baby pillow helps prevent baby ear infections and acid reflux. Some parents advise that the right time to give your baby a pillow is when the baby graduates from the crib to a bed. This advice is on the basis that smothering is unlikely as the pillow will probably fall off the bed. Some babies even start exhibit signs that they need a pillow. The signal comes in the form of the baby using a stuffed toy or a towel as a headrest on its own. Such a gesture is your baby’s way of telling you to do just that; buy a good baby pillow.
June 11th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
For providing a deep sleep to your babies you can arrange a comfortable pillow for them. Baby pillows are especially designed for helping baby sleep. Small babies can also feel safe and secure when you provide them some support. A baby pillow can solve our problem by making your baby fast asleep.
Companies are designing baby pillows which are sometimes available with a complete head and body support system.
June 20th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
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July 9th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
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July 11th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
This is best so that the child does not get too hot, or suffocate from the bulk of a normal sized pillow. Another guideline is that the pillow should be free of decoration such as fringe or beads. This is so that the baby cannot choke on anything. Cotton and silk pillows are two perfect examples of baby friendly fabrics. Feather pillows are best to stay away from, as they can cause an allergic reaction in the child.
July 20th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
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August 8th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
A baby pillow, like what you get on an airline flight, is the right size to introduce to a first time pillow user. It is recommended that you avoid down and feathers at first, to minimize allergic irritation and because those type of pillows are often too fluffy and big for a child. We followed these guidelines when introducing a baby pillow to our almost 3 year old daughter recently when we moved her to a big bed. We would always find her hugging the baby pillow, instead of actually having her head on it. It was not much of pillow, so it would frequently get lodged between the wall and the bed or disappear in the blankets.
August 9th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
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August 25th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
They also opine that pillow support prevents cranial deformities which can occur if the baby sleeps with head to one side for a long duration. One thing to check is the pillow cover. Choose cotton rich linen as the pillow cover material. Such a material helps prevent allergic reactions or rashes, a common occurrence if using synthetic pillow covers. Soft pillows or feather filled pillows are a definite miss, the real culprit for all that negative publicity.
August 29th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
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November 21st, 2009 at 6:58 am
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November 24th, 2009 at 6:58 am
The general perception about baby sleep pillows is that it is not required for a child under 2 years of age. Children below that age may even suffocate while using an inappropriately designed baby pillow. If, from your experience, you feel it is the right time to introduce a baby sleep pillow, it is a good idea to do so once your toddler moves from a crib to a bed. It is around this time that your child begins to support himself on his feet, a pillow may aid in climbing or crawling out of the crib! If you still wish to introduce a baby sleep pillow even while you are using a crib, go for one that is small and firm.
If you are offering a pillow to your child for the first time, pick baby sleep pillows made for the purpose; do not use a spare adult pillow.
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