Safe Age For Baby Sleep Pillow
The comfort of her children is the concern of every mother. A new mother can even go a little overboard in her concern for the comfort of her new baby. Nap time or sleep time will cause a mother to want to make sure the baby is safe and secure.
When they first came out, the baby sleep pillows were advertised as a way to prevent babies from having flattened heads due to sleeping on one side too long. Very slim and flat baby sleep pillows are sometimes used in children hospitals. This can lead a new mother to think she may need a baby sleeping pillow for her infant too.
Should you use a baby sleep pillow?Did they used them in ancient times? Well, baby sleep pillows are pretty much a new need these days. Doctors warn not to use baby sleep pillows for children under the age of two. The baby could smother. In fact, some baby sleep pillows have been recalled after a number of infants died by suffocation when the baby sleep pillow was used.
The baby sleep pillows are just fine for children over two. Young children like to get baby sleep pillows for a gift. Some kids really like to carry them around as a security item.
These pillows are not like the ones adults and older children use. If you want to give one as a gift, look for a small travel size baby sleep pillow. It should be washable and non allergenic. Look for one that does not have any tassels or beads, buttons, etc. This way a toddler will not choke on buttons or tasses or other such things.
Baby sleep pillows should be stuffed firmly so that when the toddler who lays his or head down on it, will not sink into it. There are many choices out there to choose from. You can personalize it if you make it yourself. Just purchase a travel pillow and make a new cover for it out of some cute fabric with designs a kid would like on it. There are a lot of really cute baby print materials you can choose from. Then put the name of the child you are giving it to on it. You could even use some washable fabric paint to print his or her name on it. These baby sleep pillows make wonderful gifts.
July 1st, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Pillows and blankets can be dangerous for very young infants, are better kept aside for times when Mom can keep an eye out. But in reality, many mothers end up sacrificing their baby’s comfort for safety longer than they actually need to.
After your infant reaches a certain age, it is safe for you to give them a baby pillow. and will make them a lot more comfortable. Generally, doctors say that at the age of 12 months, when a child has gained some mobility, it may be time to give them a baby pillow.
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July 28th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
But just as babies are not like adults, baby pillows are not like adult pillows. How can you know you have selected the right kind of pillow for your child?
First, is a baby pillow a good idea for a baby your child’s age? Pillows should never be put in the crib with babies under the age of two. Because infants’ neck muscles are weak, they run the risk of suffocating on the pillow if they roll onto their belly. Some parents find that elevating their baby’s head when their baby has a stuffed nose or an ear infection helps the baby to sleep, but this is dangerous. If a baby under the age of two needs his or her head elevated, put the pillow under the mattress, not in the crib, so that the mattress is elevated.
July 31st, 2009 at 2:19 pm
The parents might think that the baby pillow will provide the kids with additional comfort when they sleep but in reality, the baby is fine without the pillow. Nevertheless, for parents who really want to introduce their baby to pillow, these experts recommend staying away from the soft feather pillows. Since these are too soft, the child’s head my sink into them and it will smother the child. Aside from that, they may also set off allergies.
Experts also recommend soft and small size pillow, similar to airline pillow, to those parents who insist on introducing pillow to their children even if they are still in the crib.
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:23 pm
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August 11th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
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September 14th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Since most babies mostly sleep on their backs, they carry the risk of developing flat head syndrome. Fear not; memory foam pillows are made specifically to prevent this. These specially designed baby sleep pillows are manufactured from flexible cushioning material, and provide good head support preventing the occurrence of flat head syndrome. The Visco elastic fabric in these baby sleep pillows reduce the pressure created when sleeping on the back. And for all those trying times when pillows get soiled, these are easily machine washable.
September 21st, 2009 at 9:59 pm
This is where memory foam baby sleep pillows are a god send. These specially designed baby sleep pillows are manufactured from flexible cushioning material, and provide good head support preventing the occurrence of flat head syndrome. Unlike other foam head supports, the Visco elastic head support material in these pillows does not bounce back and create pressure points. And for all those trying times when pillows get soiled, these are easily machine washable. Many models come with adjustable side supports and sleep positioners to keep your baby in place.
September 30th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Some experts say that even giving a child over the age of 2 a pillow may not make them any more comfortable than they would be without one. All experts agree, however, that you should wait to give your child a pillow until he is out of the crib.
A baby pillow, like what you get on an airline flight, is the right size to introduce to a first time pillow user. Choose a pillow that is not feather or down, as such a pillow can often allow the head of a child to sink down too much. We recently introduced our a daughter (she is 2 and a half) to a bed and moved her out of her crib.
October 15th, 2009 at 1:30 am
Also selecting machine washable pillows is a good idea. Again, avoid extraneous fittings on baby pillows; these compromise looks for the sake of safety. Additional ribbons and laces on baby pillows are unnecessary and may increase the chances of suffocation.
Finally, while the chief benefit of using good quality baby pillows is certainly a night of unruffled shut eye, the advantages do not end there. Used the right way, baby pillows reduce the chances of your child developing flat head syndrome or Plagiocephaly.
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January 24th, 2010 at 8:48 am
This is why you may also want to use a sleep positioner in addition to a baby pillow. Sleep positioners are designed to keep babies sleeping on their back in the safest possible position. Along with the baby pillow, these sleep positioners help ensure that the baby is able to get a good night’s rest.
Some doctors and sleep experts feel that a baby pillow is not really essential for babies. While some children seem to do fine without them, many will need a baby pillow in order to sleep more comfortably through the night.