How old can a child sleep on a pillow? Some parents think that their children should sleep on pillows as soon as they are born, otherwise their heads will be bad-looking; some parents think that it doesn’t matter whether their children sleep on pillows.
So, when will the baby sleep on the pillow?
How old is the baby starting to sleep on the pillow? It is recommended to wait until this age, too early may affect spinal development
Why can't newborns have pillows?
Adult sleeps on pillows mainly because our cervical spine has a natural curvature . By using pillows, we can relax the front curve of our neck and sleep more comfortably.
: The cervical precursor of the newborn has not yet formed
A person's cervical spine is not curved at birth. When the baby was born, because he was curled up in the mother's uterus, , the spine was "C-shaped", the anterior curvature of the neck was not formed, and the curvature of the cervical vertebrae bent backward.
For newborns, pillows cannot relax the cervical spine, but will instead affect the formation of cervical spine flexion in the baby.
: The newborn's body has a large head and a small body
The baby's body characteristics when he was born are big head and small body, with the same width of the head and shoulders, and the back of the head is on the same horizontal line.
For newborn babies, lying flat is more in line with their physical characteristics, so it is not recommended to give newborn pillows.
When the baby is born, due to incomplete development of the stomach, if the horizontal position of the head is lower than the horizontal position of the stomach, milk reflux is prone to occur.
New mothers should pay attention. After the baby has finished drinking, do not lower his head, as it is easy to choke.
There are some special points in sleeping on a pillow for children. This time is the most suitable time for
The neck of a newborn is relatively short. If the baby is forced to sleep on a pillow, it is easy to cause the spine and neck to bend, and may even lead to the risk of suffocation.
At this time, if the baby is given a hard pillow, she will move around and rub, which will also cause "pillow baldness". Therefore, babies aged 0-3 months do not need a pillow, and it is better to sleep in a comfortable crib.
After the baby reaches 3 months, the cervical spine begins to bend forward and the neck has a certain curve. At this time, you can start to consider sleeping with pillows for your baby. For example, babies 4-5 months old can choose pillows about 1 cm high, babies 6-7 months old can choose pillows about 1-3 cm high, babies 4-5 years old can choose pillows 5-6 cm high.
How to choose a pillow for your baby?
Pictures height
When choosing a pillow for your baby, the first thing you need to consider is the height of the pillow. Usually the height of the pillow can start from 3cm, and it can be gradually adjusted to 6-9cm when you are at school. You can judge whether the height of the pillow is suitable in two intuitive ways:
: The baby lies flat on the pillow, with the head and torso on the same horizontal line;
: The baby lies on the pillow side, and the line between the eyes is perpendicular to the bed.
reminds everyone that buying pillows for your baby is not something that can be achieved overnight. During the baby's growth, the cervical spine and spine will change. Pillows of different heights should be replaced in time according to the situation.
See the softness and hardness
Choose a pillow for your baby, don't be too hard or too soft, it is suitable. If it is too hard, it can easily lead to deformity of the baby's skull, tilting its head, etc., and even cause headaches, neck pulling, affecting the baby's sleep quality; if it is too soft, once the baby accidentally burys his head when sleeping, there may be a risk of suffocation.
If you want to get a baby pillow, you can try to press it with your hands first. If the pillow is not easy to sag, that would be great; if the pillow is pressed down and bounces back slowly, it means it is too soft.
Look at the pillow material
Whether it is a pillow case or a pillow core, safety must be the first priority. The pillow case is made of pure cotton material, which is more breathable and does not sweat, making the baby sleep more comfortable. It is recommended to use natural, non-toxic and low-allergic risk materials to make mainstream materials in the market all have their pros and cons.
The editor has sorted out for you. You can choose according to your needs:
Cotton: The material is natural, with good breathability, but the material is too soft and needs to be mixed with other chemical fibers to increase hardness,
natural Latex: good breathability, moderate softness and hardness, antibacterial and mites, but the quality is uneven. It is recommended to identify the big brand
Plant particles: good hygroscopic and breathable, and do not compress the baby's neck, but some materials may be hard
Synthetic chemical fiber: durable and easy to wash, with good elasticity, but pay attention to identifying ingredients
