Every mother is very sensitive to the health of her baby, and, as you know, a good sleep is a guarantee of health. To surround your baby with comfort, moms choose the most comfortable pillows, cribs and other accessories. We will try to solve a difficult problem and decide which pillow is best for a newborn baby and for babies from 1 year to 3 years.
Do you need a pillow for the newborn
? It should be said right away - many orthopedists and pediatricians do not recommend buying a special pillow for a small baby - the baby will have enough folded diapers. The pediatricians base their opinion on the fact that the pillow will prevent the spine from forming correctly.
We will not argue with this opinion. Let's just say that a pillow is needed for a newborn in the event that the baby often belches - then it is best for him to sleep with an elevated position of the head. Also, a pillow is needed for a child who can not yet sleep on his own and turn over, because pediatricians consider the situation "on the side" the most correct for a newborn. So, to get a good pillow for a child, pay attention to the following points:
- The baby can not choose a pillow with a standard filler - down and feather to avoid the appearance of an allergy
- For children who often regurgitate, you can choose a model of polyurethane or latex - ita low level of slope( 30 degrees) and an optimal degree of rigidity. Such a pillow will not let the crumb choke in case of vomiting or regurgitation. You can choose a polyurethane model with special elastic bands that fix the position of the baby
- . If the crumb likes to sleep on the stomach, he can get a model from a spongy material - when the baby snaps his nose in such a pillow, the material will allow him to breathe easily and freely.
- To fix the child's position "onside "it is best to choose a" cushion-positioner ".It is such a thin and small cushion on which there is a head of crumbs and two rollers on the sides. As the baby grows, the position of the rollers can be changed. By the way, such models can also be embedded inside the original device, which simulates heartbeat - scientists have proved that this will help the baby to fall asleep
Now you will not be wondering which pillow is best for a newborn - you do know what a special model is forand in which case it is best used.
How to choose a pillow for a one-year-old baby
When a child is one year old, you can already accustom him to a pillow, not being afraid that it will harm the spine or comfortable sleep. At this age, kids often hint to their parents that they want to be "adults" and sleep on a pillow - they can put a blanket under their heads or fold their hands. Hence, it's time to choose a crumb pillow. Here, pay attention to a few moments:
- A small child's pillow of 40x60 size is suitable for Krohhe, it should not be too bulky, and the height should be equal to the height of the child's shoulders. So that you do not have trouble with the constant replacement of the product - choose models with a zipper and, as you grow up, put an extra filler
- . If you want to buy a crumb item from natural material, refrain from fluff, feathers and cotton wool. The best is sheep's wool. This model has good thermoregulatory properties and will prevent sweating of the baby's head. The only drawback of wool - it quickly cracks
- You can pick up a pillow for a child with a filler of buckwheat husks. This model has a relaxing and massage property. Here it is worth considering that not every crumb will like the "rustling" of the pillow
- And the most optimal option is products from the corbel and synthon. They have good elasticity, they let in air and do not absorb odors. This pillow will be easy to erase, and it quickly restores the shape of the
. If you bought a pillow, but you see that the crumb does not sleep on it or pushes it out of the crib, it means that it does not like the filler or the height of the product does not fit.
How to choose a pillow for babies 2-3 years
Pillow for a child at the age of 2-3 years is practically no different( in terms of the choice of filler) from products for one-year-olds. When choosing a product, you need to pay attention to such criteria:
- The model should be hypoallergenic. If you choose a product with feather or down filler, ask the seller what treatment the pillow took. It had to undergo thermal, antiseptic and antibacterial treatment of
- The product should be elastic. Check it is simple - press on the pillow, you will see that it formed a dent, remove the hand from the pillow - the dent should disappear quickly
- The cushion should be safe, without visible locks
- It is best to choose a product with a pillowcase made of natural
- The model is preferably rectangular, and the length should be equal to the width of the bed.
- The height of the product is no more than the height of the toddler's shoulders, so that the head and spine are practically at the same level( the height difference is not more than two centimeters).
- Leah will have to be washed frequently, so choose a practical cushion
Any cushion for the newborn baby and toddler from 1.2, 3 years old should be comfortable with hypoallergenic filler. If you are afraid that your product may harm your crumb, and you are worried about the correct formation of its spine, choose an orthopedic model with a synthetic filler. Orthopedic items should also be chosen for babies who have problems with their spine or breathing.