Baby pillow: at what age, and how to choose the form filler?

The birth of crumbs - reverent event in the life of every family, especially if the baby is a welcome and long-awaited. All responsibility for the good education and well-being of the child entirely lie on the fragile shoulders of parents. To minimize the possible risks to health, it is necessary to pay attention to the arrangement of a child's room. Not the least role in this process is the sleeper, in which a new member of the family after the birth spends most of the time.

When the cot mattress and picked up loving moms begin to look for a pillow that is identical with cots or cradles. But is it necessary or possible to postpone the search for the future?

Do I need a pillow baby - recommendation of pediatricians

Being in the maternity ward, moms have repeatedly noticed that the child is placed on a flat surface (this is in most cases with orthopedic arena, but not a hard mattress). It was at this point the question arises, "How many months crumbs need a pillow, and whether it is necessary at all in the first years after birth?".

The attitude of the head in relation to the whole body of the baby is much larger than that of an adult. While in a level position, the load on the spine is virtually nonexistent.

Taking into account the anatomical features of the body baby, pediatricians give unequivocal conclusion - a pillow or any other means for raising the head can not only bring no benefit, but also cause serious damage to health or even life toddler.

It is important to remember that at this age are strengthened and formed the cervical vertebrae and the anatomical curves of the spine. Ignoring the advice of specialists may cause serious diseases of the back or weak muscle tone in older age.

The possible threat to the life of the crumbs of the pillow use in infancy

If a baby is born without deviation, and its development is normal, official medicine prohibits the use of pillows for these hazards.

• The syndrome of sudden death - little tot is unable to cope with his body. Rolling over on his side and buried nose in the pillow, he can independently block the access of oxygen to the body than to cause cardiac arrest.

  Protivoudushlivaya airbag is a monolithic block made of sponge material allows the baby to breathe freely even if he utknetsya therein spout

• Aspiration of vomit - being in a buoyant state of the newborn is much more difficult to rotate the head during regurgitation, which can cause weight inhalation.

  For children who vomit often recommend special inclined cushion with an angle less than 30 degrees

• curvature of the spine - because bones baby is very flexible, anatomical features may improperly formed, which can be the basis of the onset of diseases of neck and spinal department baby.
• Allergic reaction - natural fillers are not as popular with young parents, because they can not cause Only irritation throughout the body, but also the cause of asthma, shortness of breath, or any disease of the respiratory system in the growing body.

  Pillows with natural fillers must be selected individually - they can cause allergies

But there are instances in medicine where the use of a pillow is a must. If your child has symptoms listed below - please contact your physician. It was his recommendation to help choose the best option for a comfortable, and most importantly - healthy sleep baby.

In some cases, the child up to a year is needed cushion?

Pillow for a baby requires the following deviations.

• Torticollis (as congenital or acquired) - doctor attributes newborn orthopedic pillow whose height depends on the severity of the disease. The height is adjusted along with the positive dynamics of the recovery.
• Deformed skull bones - natural childbirth impose its imprint on the shape of the head, so achieve symmetry of head sizes, a pediatrician selects anatomical pillow on individual parameters child.
• Too frequent regurgitation - to be continually near the cot difficult for even the most careful parents. If regurgitation for the baby - a frequent phenomenon, it is better to consult a specialist on the pads. It is better to protect yourself and your baby from the negative effects and easy to do household chores, rather than watch the crumbs of the queue.
• Hypotonia and muscle hypertonicity - to bring back to normal muscle tone, the doctor recommends sleeping on a pillow that helps fix the position of a newborn sleep time.
• Intracranial hypertension, birth injuries - head elevated state can reduce pain and normalize the child's bloodstream.

Even if one of the above diseases, neonatal unacceptable use of conventional pillows, wherewith are accustomed to adults. For a growing body ideal - orthopedic cushion with a recess for the head.

At what age can put your baby to sleep on a pillow?

According to pediatricians, crumbs of familiarity with the new bedding is better to postpone until that time, until he was 2 years old. If there are no abnormalities and evidence, you can wait up to 3 years.

After 3 years, we can safely and put a pillow in the cot without any fear. Of course, a pipsqueak can abandon it, because he was so used to level surface. It is not necessary to insist and make him sleep on the new household items, give him time to adjust and become familiar with the pad.

Criteria for selection of the first cushion for baby

Many parents want the child to take an active part in setting up his bed, and trusted him to lead the major components of choice for cots. But do not overdo it, because the choice of the young adventurer often falls on the decorative pillows, which are not very suitable for sleeping. Yes, and for decoration are not only colorful pictures, but buttons, external seams, zippers, and laces. They can cause discomfort or even pose a threat to health.

Further, the choice of pillows to draw attention to the following aspects.

The size and shape

Choosing a cushion for the crumbs, it is better to abandon the oval or other geometric options. The classic rectangular form of cushions with orthopedic effect - the best option.

With regards to the size, it is better to focus on the width of the crib. You should choose so that the baby's head does not roll between the side portions playpens and does not create cause for concern.

Filler

It is important that the internal fiber bedding allow air to circulate. Synthetic materials of low quality do not absorb moisture, so the child will be constantly sweating and sleep on the wet surface.

To avoid such troubles, choose natural filler (but only if the crumbs are no allergic reactions).

Beautiful filled at all times and there was buckwheat husks. It is an excellent anti-allergic agent. In addition, buckwheat as a filler repeats the anatomical shape of the baby's head, it helps to normalize blood circulation and helps to cope with poor health.

Additional elements (clamps, straps, etc.) allow the cushion lock in one position and to avoid slipping.

fabrics

Thanks to the huge range of products in the textile shops you can find not only beautiful, but also quality linens. The main thing is that it is made of environmentally friendly materials and brought the little crumbs only benefit.

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