Especially for babies aged 0-3 months no need for baby head shaping pillow. The reason is that the spine of a newborn is basically straight, and the normal physiological curvature of the spine has not yet formed . When lying flat, the back and the back of the head of the newborn are on the same plane, which will not cause muscle tension and lead to a stiff neck.
The newborn’s head is almost as wide as the shoulders, and the head and body are also on the same plane when lying prone, which is more natural. Therefore, it is not recommended to use pillows for newborns.
Many parents complain that the elders in their family said that babies must sleep on pillows, which will lead to various physical conflicts with new parents. Calm down, I’ll help you solve this problem.
Baby head shaping pillow for a good head shape
A good head shape is indeed very important, after all, it affects your future appearance!!! The ideas of the older generation are correct, but their suggestions need to be fine-tuned reasonably.
There are many baby head shaping pillow on the Internet. I have bought some on amazon store, but because my baby grew too fast and the shape of the pillow could not flexibly match the baby’s growth rate, I just scrapped it.
PS: Hit the key point!
Babies in confinement do not need baby head shaping pillow!!!
So after the confinement period, the baby head shaping pillow that I bought was never used and I gave it to a friend (if your baby is small, it can still be used).
My baby had his own pillow after 42 days, but it was made by the aunt at home (details will be introduced later). It’s great!
Bug of the baby head shaping pillow
There are many shaping pillows sold online, with adjustment columns, natural latex, highly breathable pearl cotton, natural medicinal materials, etc. The shapes are similar, there are good ones, but there are also many thunders.
There are several main bugs:
- Not practical enough: the baby grows too fast, the usage time is limited, and the size of the pillow cannot be adjusted;
- Safety is not guaranteed: The left and right sides of the pillow are relatively hard and high, which can easily cause suffocation if the baby lies sideways;
- Slightly less soft: The outer fabric of some shaping pillows is not very soft, and babies may easily develop bald spots on their pillows after sleeping.
- Strong odor: Cheap shaping pillows may contain excessive formaldehyde and may also have a strong odor.
Warm reminder: If you really want to buy online, be sure to choose a good brand with quality assurance and a national safety agency inspection report!
There is a trick
Of course there is no problem sleeping on a pillow!!! Make it yourself!!!
The following is a pillow I made myself. It is covered with a layer of gauze. It is very breathable and soft, and easy to remove and wash.
- The pillow core is stuffed with Cassia seeds , which has a certain weight and can clear the liver and improve eyesight.
- The overall lining fabric is made from the child’s father’s old clothes (pure cotton), so there is no formaldehyde , it is safe and the fabric is soft and breathable.
- The space in the middle of the head is relatively wide, so it can be used when the baby grows up.
- The middle part is a very, very thin layer of fabric, which is completely suitable for newborns!!! (Those sold online are a bit thicker)
- Because the two sides of the pillow can be adjusted, it can fix the head shape and make it convenient for children to turn over without covering the mouth and nose, which is safe.
Summarize
Don’t worry about whether a newborn baby should sleep on a pillow. No matter how many theories you read, it is better to combine them with practice and find the best way to solve the problem. Isn’t it killing two birds with one stone? The baby’s head shape will be good when sleeping, and the family relationship will be harmonious. The most important thing is to be happy every day.
ps: Because of the baby, the focus of the family may unconsciously shift to the little baby, but don’t ignore the mother’s emotions. Caring for the mother is the biggest core factor in family harmony (don’t ask me why I know this, haha).
I hope every family can successfully get through the difficult first year of having a baby, and I wish you all happiness!
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