Every mother is concerned with the comfort of her children. A new mother can even go a little overboard in her concern for the comfort of her new baby. When a new mother puts her baby down to sleep, she will want to make sure the baby is perfectly safe and comfortable.
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. Naturally, new mothers may be wondering if their baby needs a baby sleep pillow.
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 do not even recommend that you put a baby sleep pillow in with an infant or toddler under the age of two. The baby could smother. Some baby sleep pillows have been recalled due to safety concerns.
The baby sleep pillows are just fine for children over two. Young children like to get baby sleep pillows for a gift. They can even become emotionally attached to baby sleep pillows.
Baby sleep pillows for toddlers are not the same kind of sleep pillows that older children and adults 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. Do not get one that has things on it that a small child could choke on. You do not want a child to choke on something.
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. Everyone will love this perfect gift!
May 31st, 2009 at 5:11 pm
The pillows come in different sizes and they have different uses. Mainly, the pillows act as a support to the baby and to the Mom. Baby pillows drive its popularity from the fact that it actually helps protect the rear side of the baby’s head from becoming flat. Shielding a young child from SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) is an important function performed by the pillows. Young children are exposed to SIDS when they lay by their sides, which often results in them turning head down on the surface.
June 5th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Another easy way to personalize a baby pillow yourself is to buy a small pillowcase and transfer a design onto it that you have created on your computer. If you are not up to a handmade creation, you can shop for a custom baby pillow online and simply type in the text that you want to have printed on it.
You may want to find out what the nursery theme or colors are before you get too involved in making a baby pillow. By doing this, you will know that your gift will coordinate with the nursery. Picking neutral colors, on the other hand, means that the baby pillow will go with many different decorating themes.
June 29th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
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July 10th, 2009 at 11:41 am
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August 8th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
To find the dimensions of the fabric you need to make the pillowcase, add half an inch to all sides, plus two to four inches along the longest side so you can finish the open end of the pillowcase. For example, if your child’s pillow is 10″ by 10″, each piece of cloth should be about 11″ by 13″. Wash the fabric before you cut it to wash out the sizing (a kind of starch) and to preshrink the fabric. Line up the pieces with their “good” sides facing inward, and, leaving a half inch seam, sew three of the four edges together. To finish the open end of the pillowcase, roll up the edge as though you were double rolling the cuff of a sleeve, then sew around the innermost seam so that the raw edge is folded under and hidden.
August 20th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
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September 30th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
The statement also recommended that the only items to put in the crib with the baby should be a firm mattress and fitted sheet. A bumper pad, if used, must be firm and snugly fitted. No baby pillow or toys or other objects should be included. In response to increased incidence of flat head syndrome, alternate methods of prevention were advised. The AAP felt the use of alternate positioning or a baby pillow were not worth risking SIDS.
October 7th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
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November 9th, 2009 at 3:13 am
The other sort of baby pillow on the market is more of a conventional pillow. Most doctors agree that a regular pillow is best for ages two and older. In the case of an upper respiratory infection or cold, however, a child could benefit from using a pillow to prop up the head. Before age two, it is always best to ask your doctor his or her opinion on using a pillow for the child. Other benefits of using a baby pillow can be the offset of acid reflux and ear infections.
November 25th, 2009 at 3:20 am
Toddlers may often view any pillow as a time to curl up and go to sleep.
Doctors do not recommend using a pillow for a baby. To keep your child safe from the risk of suffocation,do not use a pillow before the age of two. Two year olds can safely use a pillow. You may find your toddler hugging the pillow rather than sleeping on it.
November 28th, 2009 at 3:21 am
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