Baby Sleep Pillows For Cozy Nights
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Like all parents you are likely worried that your child gets the necessary respite from all that play, a night of cozy sleep. In all your efforts you may be thinking your child is ready for a baby sleep pillow. While the need for a pillow is felt by most of us adults, this is not always the case with kids. Well, if you think your toddler may be more comfortable with a baby sleep pillow, read on. This however will depend on how grown up your kid is and where he is likely to nap. The general perception about baby sleep pillows is that it is not required for a child under 2 years of age. The use of pillows before this carries the risk of smothering. If, from your experience, you feel it is the right time to introduce a baby sleep pillow, it is a good idea to do so once your toddler moves from a crib to a bed. It is around this time that your child begins to support himself on his feet, a pillow may aid in climbing or crawling out of the crib! If you still wish to introduce a baby sleep pillow even while you are using a crib, go for one that is small and firm.
If you are offering a pillow to your child for the first time, pick baby sleep pillows made for the purpose; do not use a spare adult pillow. Most baby sleep pillows are much smaller than regular pillows. Babies have very soft heads and this needs proper support. Avoid using feather pillows since these are too pliable to be of any value and may sometimes even cause allergies in a vulnerable child. Feather pillows are also known to cause smothering as the head of the child sinks into the pillow while he is sleeping. In some cases, babies are known to develop a flat head because of the continued sleeping on their backs. Fear not; memory foam pillows are made specifically to prevent this. The cushioning supports in these pillows reduce the risk of a flat head. Unlike other foam head supports, the Visco elastic head support material in these pillows does not bounce back and create pressure points. In addition, these pillows are conveniently machine washable. Most baby sleep pillows also come with sleep positioners to ensure a sound sleep since your baby stays put.
In conclusion, do not take anybodys word when it comes to choosing the time to introduce a baby pillow; talk to your doctor if you have to. You may even wait for signs from your baby that he might do better with a baby sleep pillow, such as discomfort sleeping in a flat bed.
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