Can babies use pillows? Experts tell you the right way

Adults all use pillows when they sleep, but parents should pay attention to small babies. Especially small babies do not need pillows at all. If they are a little older, they can use very thin pillows. The following is some professional knowledge for you.

1. Should babies use pillows?

1. The neck of a newborn is very soft and straight, and using a pillow will put pressure on the baby's cervical spine. Therefore, no pillow is required.

2. When the baby is 3 or 4 months old, you can start using a pillow. If the mattress is soft, you can also use a lower pillow, 1-2 cm will be enough.

3. When the baby is 7 or 8 months old, he can use a 3 cm pillow. The easiest way is to fold an ordinary towel in half and place it under your baby's head. This is safe and can also make your baby feel more comfortable when sleeping.

2. When is it best for babies to use pillows?

1. Generally speaking, after the baby learns to lift his head, about 3 months later, the cervical spine will begin to show a forward physiological curvature. In order to maintain this physiological curvature and keep the body position comfortable, it is appropriate to start using a pillow at this time.

2. The baby's pillow should be of moderate hardness and softness. Especially for babies under 6 months old, using a pillow that is too soft may cause the risk of suffocation. Too hard is not good either. A pillow that is too hard can easily cause neck muscle fatigue after sleeping, resulting in a stiff neck.

3. How to choose a baby pillow

The types of pillow cores for baby pillows currently on the market. There are three main categories:

1. Granular material: plant seeds or plant shells. It can slide freely without putting pressure on the baby's neck, and can fix the baby's head in any sleeping position to prevent vomiting of milk and choking the baby's nose. Natural materials with good moisture absorption and breathability have the effect of benefiting the brain, massaging the baby's head and promoting the baby's brain development.

2. Chemical fiber cotton: soft filling. The material is environmentally friendly and high-quality, which can make the baby feel comfortable when sleeping. A pit is sewn in the middle to fix the baby's head posture and ensure the baby's healthy sleep.

3. Mixed materials: soft material combined with granular material. It has the advantages of both the previous two pillows.