So when is it safe for the baby to use pillow? Well, doctors recommend that you should not have your baby use pillow unless he is already out on the crib and is already sleeping on his toddler bed. In other words, the baby should at least be two years old. If you really want to, that is. There is really no need for them, even for toddlers, to use pillows yet.

Second, does your baby require a baby pillow? Because toddlers and babies are proportioned differently from adults, they often sleep perfectly well without a pillow. You will know your child is ready for a pillow when they sleep restlessly or when they start balling blankets or stuffed toys under their head.

Third, what size should a baby pillow be? When you choose a pillow for your child, pick one that is small and flat, about the size and shape of an airline pillow. A too high pillow will cause your child to wake with a sore neck, but a small pillow will stop this from happening.

To reduce the risk of SIDS doctors recommend to parents not to use baby pillows until the baby is out of his crib and is already on toddler bed.

Using a pillow before the age of two can be dangerous. Using a pillow with a baby increases the risk of suffocation.

You can find decorative pillows in just about any color, shape, and material to match any bedroom. If buying a pillow off the shelf does not appeal to you, you can also personalize a baby pillow. For instance, have a pillow embroidered with a poem that is meaningful to the parents, or that expresses your hopes for the child. Or have the pillow printed with a photo of a beloved pet.

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.