The baby head pillow guide
08/03/09
When a new member is to be added to the household in the form of a baby, the parents are most likely to be more apprehensive than excited. This is even more so the case for those who are going to be parents for the first time as they have never handled a birth before. You may be wondering what kind of items to buy in order to make the new baby comfortable and happy. Aside from the obvious necessities such as a bottle or diapers, there are less known things that can ease your way into parenthood and important in keeping the baby comfortable and in good health. The baby pillow is one such item which is often given less importance than other more obvious items.
Even though they're often sold with crib bedding sets, pillows are not recommended for children under 2. Kids that small can easily suffocate while using one. In general, it's best to wait until your child moves from a crib to the bed before introducing a pillow. Having said that, if a blocked nose is keeping your baby up during nights, one way to help it through this is to elevate the baby's head while sleeping, gravity helps in draining sinus. Now, that's not the only way to drain sinus but it is one. This can also be achieved without a pillow though as there are various other methods as well.
Here are some things to look for in a baby pillow. A small and lightweight pillow is best for a young child. This is so that the child does not suffer from heat and there is no chance of suffocation either. Another guideline is that the pillow should be free of decoration such as fringe or beads. This is to ensure that the child does not swallow and suffocate on anything on the pillow by mistake. Cotton and silk pillows are two perfect examples of baby friendly fabrics. It is best to stay away from things like feather pillows, as they could cause an unexpected allergic reaction in some babies and its best not to find out. The best possible options are those baby pillows that have a removable cover, or are machine washable as a whole as this will help keep the pillows clean.
Test the firmness before buying a baby pillow so that the baby will not be smothered by sinking his or her little nose into it. It is safe to teach a baby to sleep on a baby pillow after it becomes two years old. There is a high chance of suffocation in earlier stages. It might prove dangerous to do otherwise. A non allergic body pillow is not a bad alternative either. There are numerous options you can choose from.
The possibilities for your baby pillow are endless.
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