Do babies usually need pillows when sleeping?

Just after the newborn is born. The brain and all aspects of development are not yet complete. Oftentimes, incorrect sleeping posture can lead to brain deformities, facial asymmetry, etc. Of course, the formation of these diseases is also related to the pillows we use to sleep. So many mothers will ask whether their babies need pillows when they sleep?

Whether to use a pillow should be determined based on the baby's age. The spine of a newborn is straight. When lying flat, the back and the back of the head are on the same plane. The baby's head is large, almost as wide as the shoulders, so it is very natural for the baby to lie on his side. It is not necessary to sleep with a pillow within four months after birth. However, in order to prevent the baby's head from sleeping crookedly (modern medicine has proven that a flat back of the head will affect the development of the cerebellum and also affect the appearance), young parents must pay special attention to their baby's sleeping position and must not neglect it. Babies over 4 months old can sleep with pillows. It is recommended that you choose a professionally designed shaping pillow for your baby, with a height of 3 to 5 cm.

Bao's spine is straight without the physiological curvature that is unique to adults. When a newborn baby lies flat, his back and the back of his head are naturally in the same plane. Therefore, you don't need a pillow and you won't get a stiff neck due to tight neck muscles. Moreover, the head of a newborn baby is relatively large, almost as wide as the shoulders, so it is very comfortable for the baby to lie flat or on the side, so it is not necessary. If a pillow that is too high is used for a newborn, it can easily cause a bent neck and difficulty breathing, thus affecting the normal development of the newborn.

If your newborn is prone to spitting up, you can raise his entire upper body a little.

When the baby is four or five months old, the cervical spine begins to show a forward physiological curvature. You can fold a towel in half and use it as a pillow for the baby. When the baby is seven or eight months old, his thoracic spine begins to show a physiological curvature backwards, and his shoulders also widen, so a three or four centimeter pillow can be used as a cushion.

Do babies need pillows when sleeping? The answer to this question is yes, a pillow is needed. Although the height of pillow required by babies varies at different stages of development, they definitely need a pillow. It is important to choose a pillow that suits your baby. Dear mothers, please pay enough attention to this.