Find Out Why Babies Shouldn’t Use Pillow

Babies should not use a pillow because their body constitution, although it may appear at first glance, is not the same as that of adults of their species. Babies are not born strong that after a few hours they are ready to walk, run, feed, and survive on their own.

They need protection and extreme care that guarantees not only their well-being, but also their health.

The pillow in the baby’s crib. A latent danger

The pillow in the baby’s crib is one of those elements that can endanger their well-being.

Unlike what some mothers consider: “my son is more protected from hitting the crib rails if he is surrounded by pillows”; the pillows or cushions that surround the baby put him at risk.

Newborns are weak, their movements are few, slow and smooth. They still don’t have the strength to roll over on the mattress or grab things.

Their psychomotor skills are primitive, but that is precisely why pillows in a newborn’s crib are so dangerous.

If in any carelessness one of them fell on the baby’s face, he would be unable to get rid of it and, except, cry (if he can) so that his mother comes to help him, he would not have any other weapon to avoid the suffocation.

In the case of larger babies the danger is not less.

Since they are already able to take the pillows and hold them on top of them, roll over in the crib and do many other adventures, they can also be at risk.

The pillow as a symbol of comfort?

For adults, sleeping with a pillow can symbolize a comfortable sleep. In fact, many people actually develop a certain dependence on their pillows to the point that they cannot fall asleep without them.

However, for young children it is not the same and far from being comfortable for their rest, sleeping on pillows, can bring them various discomforts.

Mom, you should know that the proportions of your baby’s body are not the same as those of adults.

Children are born with a larger head in proportion to the rest of their body. His neck is short and his muscles are still weak that need to be strengthened as he exercises and reaches certain skills.

That neck that in the early stages is unable to support the head (cephalic control) must have enough mobility to develop and not be limited by the softness offered by the pillows.

The neck needs to reach its natural curve as the baby grows.

Babies should not use a pillow

Mom, when you put your little one to bed in his crib it should be free of any element that could put his life in danger, especially when you are going to leave him alone for a few moments.

Pillows, large stuffed animals, mobiles hanging above their heads … there are many objects that today are used to decorate and entertain the little ones.

We do not recommend depriving your child of any of them, but we give you this advice: if you are going to distract him with such objects, stay by his side while that happens.

When to give the child a pillow to sleep?

Give your child a pillow to sleep on, if you notice that he likes to rest his head on it, when he is able to speak, grab it, throw it away on his own; that is, when you can escape danger.

Also when you have grown enough and have strengthened your neck muscles.

Maybe after 3 years of age it could be a good time. In any case, that will be determined by him and you.

Just keep in mind, before looking for the pillow that he will use, choose one that is preferably sponge and not another material. The sponge does not hold much dust and can be easily washed.

Ah! And when you wear it, change the cover frequently so it’s always clean and allergy-free.