Since when is a baby pillow?
Parents often ask: when should a baby need a pillow ? Can a newborn sleep on the same pillow as adults? Although online sources don't provide a clear answer to these questions, scientists agree: babies shouldn't sleep on a pillow , as it can be simply dangerous and have a negative impact on the child's development.
Since when is a baby pillow?
The Institute of Mother and Child recommends that infants sleep on a firm, flat surface . A pillow can be used when the infant is no longer a baby, i.e., after 12 months of age, as long as the infant is mobile and can change position independently. Using a pillow earlier than this can pose significant risks:
- choking on food with problems with downpouring or breathing;
- forcing a position not recommended for infants;
- increasing the probability SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).
Can a child sleep on an adult pillow?
Pillows for children have a different structure than those for adults - they are adapted to the needs and development of the toddler. Babies between 12 and 18 months can sleep on the pillow, but it should be quite flat with a little bit of filling. The Institute of Mother and Child recommends pillows:
- soft - if the baby sleeps mainly on the belly,
- harder and more flexible - if the baby sleeps most often on the back,
- anatomical, adapting to the shape of the body - if the child likes to sleep aside.
What about specialist pillows?
If your baby has a runny nose, breathing problems, or regurgitates food, a wedge placed under the mattress will be better than any special pillow, as it will allow you to lie the baby flat, with the head elevated . A similar effect can also be achieved by placing books or blocks under the legs of the bed (near the baby's head).
Author: Epozytywnaopinia.pl team