How to choose a newborn pillow?

How to choose a pillow for a newborn? Many adults always take good care of their newborns, and of course they also care about pillows, because pillows will directly affect the newborn's breathing and blood circulation in the head, etc., so choosing the right pillow is also very important. So how can we choose a suitable pillow? Let us introduce to you in detail how to choose a pillow for a newborn!

A. Pillow safety issues

Children's safety comes first. The pillow itself may not cause serious safety problems, but since the baby cannot adjust his/her own position, the sleeping posture may also cause safety problems such as suffocation: this problem may occur when sleeping on the back or on the stomach. First of all, the pillow chosen for the baby must not be too soft. In addition, the parent's care must be timely and serious. Another issue related to care is that the baby's head may move the pillow: after a full month, the baby has enough strength to move his head, so if you observe the infant carefully, you will find that the head will often leave the pillow about an hour after he falls asleep. Therefore, adults must always pay attention to and take good care of the baby to avoid accidents caused by the pillow slipping when the baby starts using it.

B. Maintain a proper sleeping posture:

A reasonable "sleeping position" plays a decisive role in the baby's head shape. Choosing a suitable "sleeping position" is the main method to correct the baby's head shape. Before talking about "sleeping position", the first thing I want to warn parents is that they should never let their baby get used to only a certain sleeping position. Once this position is fixed, it will be very difficult to correct it. For example, some mothers have heard that babies should sleep on their right sides, so they keep letting their babies sleep like this. As a result, their heads sleep tilted, and it is difficult to correct this habit. Therefore, you must let your baby adapt to various sleeping positions, and do this from the first day the baby is born. It is generally believed that sleeping on the side is the best "sleeping position" choice for babies, but we must not forget that when sleeping on the side, we should still alternate between lying on the left side and lying on the right side. Experts suggest that frequently changing sleeping positions will help babies develop a beautiful head shape. The baby’s sleeping position should be changed every 2-3 hours.

C. Hygiene and material issues:

The material of the baby's pillow surface should also be breathable to avoid being too stuffy and airtight and causing allergies in the baby. Baby pillowcases should be made of pure cotton cloth, and higher-end ones can use smooth silk pillowcases. In addition, babies have a high metabolism and sweat a lot on their heads, so their pillows are easily soaked when they sleep. The mixture of sweat and dandruff can easily cause some pathogenic microorganisms, mites, dust and other allergens to adhere to the pillow surface, which not only emits a bad smell, but also easily induces bronchial asthma or causes skin infections. Therefore, the baby's pillowcases and pillow cores should be washed and dried frequently.

Tips for choosing baby pillows:

There are many kinds of pillows on the market. How should parents choose? When choosing products, you must not be greedy for cheapness. It is best to choose a professional, reputable and well-marked manufacturer to ensure the quality. In addition, carefully compare the materials of the outer fabric and the lining fabric, feel the density and weight of the product, and check whether the appearance is complete and whether there is any damage. These are all necessary inspection items and must not be careless! In addition, you should not be greedy for cheapness when purchasing. Generally, most of the technological products advertised on the market are chemical foams that may emit toxic substances. You should be careful when purchasing. Sniffing and smelling are essential actions.

From the above introduction, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of how to choose a pillow for a newborn. We would like to remind adults to pay special attention to children's things and never choose cheap things. At the same time, the baby's pillowcase should be changed and washed regularly and kept dry, so that the baby can grow stronger and healthier.