It is normal for adults to sleep with pillows under our head. You might then assume that the same thing follows with babies. Well, the truth of the matter is, babies can sleep soundly and normally even without pillows. Moreover, they can have a very comfortable sleep even without the pillows. Also, it is more safe for them without the pillows in their crib.So even if you got the pillow from the set of crib beddings, until your baby reaches toddler stage, experts all recommend that you do not use the pillow. The reason is that it may increase the change of your baby suffocating from the pillow if his face accidentally end up on it.
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. And that is if you want. There is really no need for them, even for toddlers, to use pillows yet. They can still sleep comfortably without the pillow. Like the teddy bear, baby pillows just provide security to the toddler.
According to some pediatric sleep experts, infants, toddlers and even small kids do not really need pillows. The fact is that the baby is fine even without the pillow, even though the parents think that they provide additional comfort to their children. Nevertheless, expert recommend to parents who really want to initiate their baby to the use of pillow, is never to use the feather pillow. This is because these feather pillows are too soft and it may only smother the child if his head shrinks into it. Aside from that, they may also set off allergies.
And for those parents who really want to introduce pillows even when their baby is still in the crib, the experts recommend to use only pillows that are the size of airline pillows. Again the baby pillow must be firm and not the soft types. Another important thing that you must remember is to introduce the pillow on naptimes first. You can then monitor your child’s movements and how he sleeps with the pillow, this way. If you finally think that he would be safe with it, then you may now use the baby pillow regularly.Then you may now use the pillow regularly if you finally think he will be safe with it.
December 4th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
What are the benefits and comforts that make your friend a good friend? This editorial focuses on the significance of a baby pillow in your baby’s life, and how important they are to your baby owing to their numerous advantages to them.
One of the very first benefits that become evident in the very early stages in your baby’s life are that the baby pillows help in the formation of the shape of the baby’s head and make sure that the head of the baby does not become either deformed or too flat. Several such pillows that are used for this specific purpose are commonly available in the market and stores near youThey are used for tucking them in the crib and making sure that they don’t fall in case they move or change their sides.
Other than that they provide relief to the baby, say when he is suffering from a cold and consequently a clogged nose and is having difficulty in breathing, in that case the baby pillows are used to elevate the head in order to ensure easier breathing. They are also commonly used for other purposes such as provision of support while the baby crawls on the floor and also for propping the babies head when they are being nursed.
December 16th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
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December 25th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
And with infants this means providing for all their basic needs in a well timed manner. In fact, it would not be an exaggeration to say that a good nights rest is on the top of the needs list of your baby. Have you dwelled on how a restful sleep your baby is getting? If all your efforts to provide a comfortable sleep for your baby is proving futile, fear not! This is where the oft criticized baby pillows may come in handy. The widely held notion is that baby pillows are best avoided until two years of age. Several studies even suggest that using baby pillows for infants may be more damaging than beneficial.
December 27th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
It is no secret that all newborn babies have very sensitive skin. Your newborns skin could become irritated very easily from the various dyes and fabrics that are used to make a baby pillow.
When many parents think of the comfort of their bundle of joy, they are only trying to be helpful when they buy a baby pillow. The best thing that you can do to be helpful to your new baby, is to educate yourself on the variety of safety issues that can mean the difference of life and death when it comes to the well being of your baby. The bottom line is, there are too many risks that are involved when you put a pillow close to a baby that is under the age of two.
January 6th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
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January 11th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Share more. Great info.
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:47 pm
It is important to select the appropriate baby pillow. A feather pillow can cause allergies and a soft pillow may result in suffocation; both are therefore best avoided. A pillow such as the latest memory foam baby pillows are good products which provide the requisite support and firmness and are accident free.
Baby pillows come in all shapes and sizes. It is necessary to choose a correct pillow depending upon the requirements of your baby.
January 25th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Thanks.
February 6th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Very cool. Helpful information.