Baby pillow? Reviews about the pillow with a hole and other products

Which baby pillow should you choose? You can answer with one word: NONE! Therefore, there is no point in wondering how to choose a pillow for a baby, or what is the best one for him. Lying down without a pillow is simply the safest for a small child.

The market offers a lot of products that make a cute decorative addition, although they are not needed by a toddler. Unfortunately, they can also turn out to be dangerous. Moreover, parents tend to perceive a newborn baby and its needs analogically to a teenage child or an adult, and from this perspective they want to ensure its comfort, especially during sleep. Placing a baby in a crib with its head on a pillow, next to the teddy bear received from grandparents and covering it with a quilt and blanket seems to be a manifestation of parental love and care, but it is not a safe solution.

Pillow and safety

An infant's mobility is not as well developed as that of an adult. At this stage in life the child cannot independently change the position in the bed, and if he / she succeeds in it involuntarily, e.g. during sleep, there is a high probability that he will not be able to return to the starting position or lie down in a different way, and this may even cause suffocation . Therefore, it is worth prophylactically limiting the number of items in baby cot to a minimum. It is especially recommended to avoid pillows, mascots or extra blankets.

Watch out for SIDS

A lot of cases SIDS, i.e. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)applies to children sleeping on pillows. SIDS is considered to be the most common cause of death in infants between the ages of 3 and 6 months of age.

The presence of a pillow in an infant's bed is a significant risk factor and therefore increases the likelihood of SIDS. This also applies to specialized pillows, intended to prevent the child from rolling over during sleep and to protect against suffocation. Unfortunately, research shows that these products not only do not fulfill their role, but also pose an additional risk.

The pillow makes it difficult for the baby to move

When the baby is lying down and trying to change its body position, the pillow does not make it easier for him. Moving the head or torso on a uniform surface is possible, but the pillow is an additional obstacle for the child, limiting the natural mobility. It is sometimes difficult for adults to believe it, especially when a pillow seems necessary for them to lie down or sleep. In infants, however, we are dealing with a different one muscle tension, and only developing motor coordination makes them out of control of their own body. It is especially difficult for toddlers to overcome the force of gravity, and the pillow will not help them.

Since when to use a pillow in a crib?

The question of what baby pillowbecomes up-to-date when our consolation ceases to be. We can start thinking about the pillow when the child is one year old (as long as he is mobile and can already change position on his own to move away from the obstacle hindering his breathing).

It's best to choose enough flat, without quilting or appliqués, with a small amount of filling. If the baby sleeps mainly on the stomach, the pillow should be soft, if on the back - harder and elastic, and for sleeping on its side, the best anatomical pillows, adapting to the shape of the body.

Pillows available on the market. Opinions about the pillow with a hole and other products on the market

In shops you can find various "inventions" - wedges or rollers blocking the sleeping position, pillows "with a hole", intended to counteract the flattening of the head. Unfortunately, in most cases, not only do they fail to fulfill their function, but are harmful or even dangerous. Therefore, let's make sure that the child lies on a flat and hard surface - thanks to this, we will provide him not only with comfort, but also safety. 

There are also specials on sale feeding pillows in the shape of a croissant or the letter C - some have obtained positive opinion of IMiD. However, you should use them as intended - only when feeding. The toddler should not go to sleep or lie on this type of pillow later. Before buying a cushion with a hole or other similar products, check the opinions of experts and the opinion of the IMID product.

What if I have a runny nose or reflux?

When a child is struggling with a runny nose or infection, it becomes more difficult for him to breathe, and in the case of reflux problems, he struggles with the discharge of the digestive contents. It is important in such situations to remember to place the toddler on a flat and slightly sloping surface, with the head higher than the body. For this purpose it is best to place a wedge under the mattress or raise the cot from the side of the child's head. Placing the pillow brings the toddler's head closer to the chest, which is an additional threat in the presence of breathing or downpouring problems.  

Less is better

Newborns and babies spend most of their time in their own bed in the first months of their lives. When equipping them, it is worth remembering that the fewer things there are in it, the better and safer for a toddler. So what about the very popular layette sets containing pillows and other accessories? You do not have to give them up, you just need to be aware of what your child needs at a given stage of development and pay special attention to the quality of the products you buy - it is guaranteed by a positive opinion Institute of Mother and Child.

Author: Epozytywnaopinia.pl team