What to put in a newborn baby pillow

There are many things to pay attention to when a newborn is sleeping. For example, in order to make the baby sleep more peacefully and healthily, the baby should be equipped with a more comfortable pillow. Putting an appropriate amount of buckwheat, tea or chrysanthemum in the baby's pillow can play a certain role in promoting the baby's sleep and physical health. Below, I will introduce to you some things to pay attention to when choosing a pillow for a newborn baby.

1. When should babies use pillows?

A newborn baby's head is almost as wide as its shoulders. When lying flat, the back and the back of the head are on the same plane; when lying on your side, the head and the body are also on the same plane. Therefore, no pillow is required. However, if the mattress is soft and the baby's head is heavy, you can also use a lower pillow to maintain body balance.

Babies usually start learning to lift their heads after 3 months. The spine is no longer straight, and the cervical spine begins to show physiological curvature. At the same time, as the body develops, the shoulders gradually widen. In order to maintain the physiological curvature during sleep and keep the body comfortable, you can start using a pillow for your baby. Otherwise, the low head position will affect the baby's sleep and normal development.

2. Size of baby pillow

The main function of a pillow is to support the cervical vertebrae, so the height of the baby's pillow must be adapted to it. If babies under three months old need a pillow, you can use a towel folded in several layers instead. After three months, a 4 cm high pillow is generally sufficient. As you get older, you can adjust the height of the pillow at any time. The standard for this height is that after the baby falls on the pillow, the head and body remain balanced, without any uncomfortable sinking or lifting. The length of the pillow should be equal to the width of the baby's shoulders, and the width should be about the same as the height of the baby's head.

3.Material of baby pillow

Babies grow and develop quickly, have an active metabolism, and sweat a lot on their heads. Their pillows are easily soaked when they sleep. The sweat and dandruff mix together, and babies often drool. The wet saliva and dirt on the scalp can easily remain on the pillow, which can easily cause skin infections and other diseases. Therefore, we must pay attention to the baby's sleep health. Secondly, the baby's pillow must have good moisture absorption, good breathability, and moderate hardness. It is best to use natural, non-toxic, and odorless pillow fillings, such as buckwheat husks, tea leaves, chrysanthemums, etc. Be sure to dry the fillings frequently to avoid mold caused by excessive sweat. The new memory foam pillow filling material has good elasticity, breathability, and high plasticity. It can support the head and reduce head pressure, and is also a good choice for pillow cores. The best pillowcases are made of pure cotton and velvet, which are most absorbent and close to the skin.

4. The height of the baby's pillow

The cervical vertebrae of babies aged 4-5 months begin to bend forward. At this time, in order to allow the baby to breathe smoothly and grow in accordance with his body, you can use a 1cm high pillow. Of course, you can also use a cotton towel instead, just fold the towel to about 1cm high. For babies aged 3 to 6 months, the most reasonable pillow height should be less than 3 cm. After 6 months, increase the pillow height appropriately to 3 to 4 cm.

5. The hardness of the baby pillow

Remember that baby pillows should not be too hard. During the growth period, the baby's skull and other bones are relatively soft, and the connection is not firm. Long-term use of a hard pillow can cause the baby's skull to deform. In severe cases, one side of the face will appear larger than the other, and the little head will have one or several depressions.