What is the saying about whether babies should use pillows?

We adults must use pillows when we sleep, because the cervical vertebrae of adults are suspended in the air. If we don’t use pillows, it will be bad for the cervical vertebrae. Many parents don’t know whether they should give their babies pillows, but in fact, the cervical vertebrae of babies are different from those of adults when they are born. When they sleep, their cervical vertebrae are parallel to the bed, so it doesn’t matter if they don’t use pillows. So, what are the pros and cons of using a pillow and not using a pillow?

1. Use

Sleep more comfortably

After my baby was born, I found that if he didn't use a pillow, there would be a pit on his head. Over time, it would easily cause him to have a stiff neck, which would definitely be uncomfortable. After the baby was one month old, because the clothes he wore were thick, his head still seemed low when he lay flat. I chose a small pillow that was less than 1 cm thick, with a shaped depression in the middle so it was not too high and the baby was very comfortable using it.

When the baby is 3 months old, the pillow can be gradually raised in height, and the baby will be able to develop a beautiful head shape when sleeping.

·Not easy to choke

The swallowing of newborn babies is not fully developed yet. Without a pillow, the baby will easily spit up milk or choke on saliva, and the head shape will easily become tilted when sleeping. 1

The height of centimeters will not affect the baby's spine, and the head shape also plays a role in fixing the baby, so the baby sleeps comfortably.

2. No

Good for head development

The spine of a newborn baby is basically straight. When sleeping on its back, its back and the back of its head are basically in the same plane, which makes sleeping very natural. So I have always insisted on not giving my child a pillow. My daughter is older now and has a good head shape, but she has never liked using a pillow or sleeping on her side. I wonder if it has something to do with the fact that she didn’t use a pillow when she was a child.

In addition, newborn babies are prone to spitting up, which is related to the poor development of their cardia. They may spit up whether they use a pillow or not.

The above is some information about whether babies should use pillows. In fact, it is not necessary to use pillows to give the baby more freedom. But it doesn’t matter if you want to use it. The main thing is not to choose a high and soft pillow. The editor recommends that you can fold a pillowcase and use it as a pillow for your baby, which is neither too high nor too soft.