Baby Head Pillows: A Must Have
Between the ages of one to three, children are at their inquisitive best wanting to learn about their surroundings. During this period popularly known as ‘Toddler hood’, the hyperactivity exhausts kids by the end of the day. While some toddlers recoup their energy by taking an afternoon siesta, others continue with their play and learn activities. Nevertheless, all toddlers require a good night’s rest and a sound sleep is vital to maintaining good health. To ensure complete relaxation of the toddler, the parents must ensure that the baby is clothed comfortably, has a pleasant ‘kiddy’ bedroom, has soothing bedclothes and of course a good baby head pillow. It is important that the pillow is of a good quality and not too soft. A pillow too soft can even lead to smothering. Also remember most toddlers twist and turn while sleeping. Others prefer sleeping on their tummies. A poorly designed pillow is an absolute no no because of the risk of serious neck injuries. It is evident that a baby head pillow is not any other normal pillow. The defining difference between a baby head pillow and other normal pillow is that it is specifically designed to be risk free. Always buy good branded pillows which may be a bit costly but are safe and of a good quality. Never ever use feather pillows as these can cause allergies.
Keeping the baby’s head slightly elevated helps them breathe more easily and hence a pillow is a must. The head elevation also prevents vomiting of the bedtime feed. The support given to the soft skull bones of a baby by a pillow helps prevent deformities. A wide variety of baby head pillows are available. Memory foam pillows are exceptionally good as they have the ability to mold according to the toddler’s skull shape. Visco Elastic cushioning materials are used in memory foam pillows to prevent Flat Head Syndrome by providing equitable distribution of pressure around the baby’s head. Just like standard sizes for clothes, baby head pillows are also made in different sizes according to the age of the child, so check the label before buying one. These pillows are up for sale in supermarkets, online shops, and specialized baby product shops. Baby head pillows also come with side support pillows which help to keep the toddler snug and in a proper ‘on the back’ posture which further helps the toddler to sleep well. The use of side supports is however, optional especially if your baby prefers to turn posture while asleep. However, the basic facts remains that your toddler requires a sound sleep to grow healthily and baby head pillows are imperative to that process. So, go on, sing a sweet lullaby!