Baby Head Pillows: A Must Have
A young growing child from the age of one to three years is full of exploratory zeal. During this period popularly known as ‘Toddler hood’, the hyperactivity exhausts kids by the end of the day. Some toddlers take an afternoon nap; others do not. In any case, toddlers need to compensate by sleeping and a good night’s rest is of utmost importance. Therefore, comfortable night clothing, pleasant surroundings, suitable bedding and importantly, a good baby head pillow are a must. It is important that the pillow is of a good quality and not too soft. A pillow too soft can even lead to smothering. Toddlers usually alter their sleeping posture frequently during the night. Others prefer sleeping on their tummies. A poorly designed pillow is an absolute no no because of the risk of serious neck injuries. Thus a baby head pillow is not just any other pillow. The defining difference between a baby head pillow and other normal pillow is that it is specifically designed to be risk free. Design and quality costs money, so baby head pillows are slightly more expensive than normal pillows but are worth the extra costs because of the safety they provide. Feather pillows are to be strictly avoided as they are known to cause allergies among children.
Keeping the baby’s head slightly elevated helps them breathe more easily and hence a pillow is a must. A slightly elevated position of the head also reduces the chances of regurgitating bedtime feed. The support given to the soft skull bones of a baby by a pillow helps prevent deformities. Baby head pillows come in different sizes and qualities. 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. Specialized baby product shops, online baby product businesses and supermarkets have a variety of baby head pillows for sale. 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. Parents may use side support pillows but that would depend on the toddler’s sleeping style. The basic requirement of a sound sleep is certainly a good quality baby head pillow. So, go rock a bye baby!