What size pillow is suitable for babies?

Adults need to use pillows when they sleep, but for babies, pillows are sometimes redundant. Especially when the baby's bones are not fully developed, using pillows rashly can easily affect the baby's bone development. So, do moms and dads know at what age the baby should be to use a pillow? In fact, you have to wait until the baby is at least three months old.

Generally speaking, after the baby learns to lift his head, about 3 months later, 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. 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 fatigue the neck muscles after sleeping, causing a stiff neck. The skull of a baby is relatively soft, and the fontanelle and skull line have not yet completely closed. Long-term use will cause the head to be deformed or the face to be uneven, affecting the appearance. At the same time, it will wear off the hair around the pillow and cause baldness on the pillow.

Baby pillows are generally divided into stages. For babies aged 0-3 months, their spines are relatively straight, and the height of the back and the back of the head are basically the same, so if a baby uses a pillow at this time, it will cause spinal curvature. Therefore, it is generally best not to use pillows for babies during this period.

Babies after 3 months old can basically lift their heads and turn over, and their spine will also have some curvature at this time. You can start using a pillow for your baby. Generally, it is best to choose a pillow that is 1 cm high. You can make it yourself or buy it at a maternity and baby store. When the baby is 7 or 8 months old, the pillow can be slightly higher, and a 3 cm pillow is more suitable. It is best to choose a pillow made of pure cotton, breathable and sweat-absorbent fabric. The width of the pillow should be about the same as your baby's shoulders. Parents can make a pillow according to the baby's situation.

As the baby grows older, the pillow should be changed at any time and placed in the sun frequently to disinfect and kill bacteria. This will help the baby grow healthier.

To choose a baby pillow with a high safety factor of pillow core material, you must first understand the types of pillow cores currently on the market. There are three main types of pillow cores:

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.

Choose a professional brand, a reputable manufacturer with complete logos to ensure quality. In addition, it is also important to carefully compare the materials of the outer fabric and the lining, and feel the density and weight of the product. At the same time, check whether the appearance of the baby pillow is intact and whether there is any damage. These are all necessary inspection items, but you can't be careless!

In addition, there are three points to note when choosing a baby pillow:

1. Do not choose baby pillows filled with foam plastics as they are harmful to the baby's health.

2. Avoid using materials such as fiber cotton that are too soft, because they are too soft and do not provide good support for the head and cervical spine. Instead, they are not conducive to the child's bone development, cannot shape the baby's head shape, and are prone to suffocation risks.

3. Filling materials such as thin fleece and down are not only too soft, but also often contain dust, mites, etc., which can easily cause allergies and are not suitable for pillow cores.