Can newborns use shaping pillows?

We all know that many newborns generally do not use pillows in the early days after they are born, because their necks are not yet fully developed. If they are given pillows rashly, it will easily cause them to have hunchbacks. Only when their necks can support their heads can they use pillows. So can newborns use shaping pillows?

In fact, we should make it clear that newborns do not need pillows when they sleep shortly after birth. Parents may want to use pillows to reduce the displacement of the newborn's head, so they need to use pillows for the baby's growth. In fact, if pillows are used during the growth and development process, the newborn will have a flat head, which will not only affect the appearance, but also cause certain difficulties for the baby's normal development.

What we are talking about now is a shaping pillow that is mainly used to prevent the newborn's head from turning. This is to help stabilize the baby's head and will not put pressure on the cervical spine. Improper use of the pillow may cause certain damage to the baby's cervical spine, or even deformation. Newborns are still in the growth stage, so this is a relatively dangerous behavior.

If you really want your newborn to use a shaping pillow, it is best to wait for about three months after the birth of the newborn. This can reduce the chances of head deformation in the newborn, and the baby will sleep more soundly, and the damage to the back of the head will be minimized, which is of great help to the baby's growth.

In fact, if a newborn baby sleeps with a pillow, you must be careful to avoid suffocation. Therefore, when using a pillow, you must avoid the baby turning over and sleeping on his side, and avoid the problem of blocking the mouth and nose. Therefore, when choosing, you must choose a pillow with such function.

It is best not to let newborns sleep with pillows, because it is best for the baby to be able to stretch the body freely when sleeping, and it can also avoid deformation of the cervical spine. In fact, newborns are still relatively noisy, so they will wake up naturally after sleeping for a while, and they will sleep more time in the arms than in the bed every day, so there is not much need for it.