What is the appropriate height for a baby pillow?

You can't be so casual when using pillows for babies, because the choice of pillow and the height require careful selection. The height of the baby's pillow can be one or two centimeters, definitely not too high, and the pillow core should not be too soft.

1. If the mattress is soft, you can also use a lower pillow, 1 to 2 cm will be enough. 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. Generally speaking, after the baby learns to lift his head, around 3 months, the cervical spine will begin to develop 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. The baby's pillow should be moderately soft and hard. Because a pillow that is too soft cannot support the cervical spine well, and because the contact area with the baby's scalp is too large, it is not conducive to blood circulation, has poor air permeability, and even affects breathing. It is especially not suitable for use when the baby has a fever.

2. Using a pillow that is too soft may cause the risk of suffocation, especially for babies under 6 months old. 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. However, the baby's skull is relatively soft, and the fontanelles and skull lines have not yet completely closed. Long-term use will cause head deformation or an uneven face, affecting the appearance. At the same time, it will wear off the hair around the back of the head and cause baldness on the back of the head.

There are three main types of pillow cores

:1. Granular material: plant seeds or plant shells. Because it can slide freely, this pillow will not put pressure on the baby's neck, and can fix the baby's head sleeping position at will to prevent vomiting of milk and choking the 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 baby pillow meets national safety standards. It is made of environmentally friendly and high-quality materials. It 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. When choosing, carefully compare the materials of the outer fabric and the lining. It is also important to feel the density and weight of the product. At the same time, check whether the appearance of the baby pillow is complete and whether there is any damage. These are all necessary inspection items, but you can't be careless!