Is it good or bad for children to use pillows?

A pillow is a kind of bedding that people often use when they sleep, which can ensure people have a comfortable sleep. But in fact, not everyone is suitable for using pillows. Bi Tu said that for babies under three months old, using pillows will have a great impact on the development of their cervical spine. Even after the child is three months old, it is necessary to choose a suitable pillow according to the child's specific situation.

1. Newborn babies do not need to use pillows. It is recommended to use them after three months.

Because the spine of a newborn baby is basically straight, and even protrudes slightly backwards, if the baby lies on his back without a pillow, the back and occipital bone will be on the same plane, making the back muscles more relaxed and comfortable.

Second, the baby pillow should not be too high, and it should be increased with age.

The choice of pillow should be suitable for the child's physiological development needs, and do not blindly choose a high pillow. Generally speaking, the height of babies aged 3-6 months should be less than one inch, and can increase to one inch after 6 months. The pillow core materials can be made of thin velvet, leftover tea leaves, wild chrysanthemum, mung bean skin, etc., all of which have the functions of clearing heat, clearing fire, and relieving restlessness. Regarding the selection of pillow height for children of different ages, here are the basic reference standards:

1. For babies aged 0-3 months, use a special pillow (about 1 cm thick, and a towel can also be used for babies under 1 month old)

2. Children aged 4-6 months (the thickness of the other side of the baby-specific pillow is 2 cm)

3. For children aged 6 months to 2 years old, a small size 2 pillow can be used, which is approximately 3-4CM thick. The material should be soft and breathable.

4. Children aged 2-6 years old can use a small size 3 pillow, the height and thickness of the pillow should be about 4-6cm.

5. Children aged 5-9 should use No. 4 pillow, which should be about 6-7 cm thick.

Children aged 6, 8-12 can use No. 5 pillow, which is 7-8CM thick. The material should be soft, breathable and tough.

7. Children aged 9-16 can use large size No. 6 children's pillow or student pillow, which is 8-9CM thick and made of soft, breathable and tough material.

3. Key points for choosing children's pillows

Because babies grow and develop quickly, have a fast metabolism, and sweat a lot on their heads, which is often accompanied by saliva and other residues, it is necessary to choose pillows that are breathable and highly absorbent. Fillers can be buckwheat husks, chrysanthemums, etc. However, you must pay more attention to the drying of the fillings to ensure the health and safety of your baby. Pillow cores are generally not easy to clean, so they should be dried regularly, try once a week. Also, you should frequently move the filling inside the pillow to keep it soft and even. Replace your pillow insert once a year.