Baby Pillows For Sound Baby Sleep

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Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 Time: 1:45 PM
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The health and growth of an infant to a large extent depends on adequate sleep. Having the right baby accessories is therefore of great importance. Baby pillows are a part of the baby essentials that help your little one sleep well. Reflux is avoided by using a baby pillow as well as ensuring a sound sleep. A baby pillow helps keep the head of the baby slightly raised, above the rest of the body and thus helps prevent the baby from bringing up the bottle of feed ingested just before sleeping. Keeping the head of the infant slightly elevated also helps in respiration with added importance when the baby has constricted air passage due to a cold. The skull of a baby is very pliant and if left lying in one position for too long can result in cranial deformity. Baby pillows help give the requisite support and prevent such cranial deformity.
There have been a number of negative reports on the dangers of using baby pillows, mainly out of the fear of the baby smothering in a pillow. These fears are unfounded provided you choose the correct variety of baby pillows. Never choose a soft pillow or a feather pillow. The former can lead to smothering and the latter can cause allergic reactions in some babies. Also, always make sure that the pillow cover is made of soft cotton or linen and not synthetic material which can also cause skin irritation. Hospitals and maternity wards use narrow thin pillows for baby cribs which are firm yet soft. Baby pillows are also made of memory foam which is a good bargain. Most supermarkets, malls and specialized baby care shops stock baby pillows. While costs vary, it is always more prudent to buy a recognized brand for the assured safety and quality.
Finally the most important question: what is the right age when you can introduce a baby pillow? There are no thumb rules. Most pediatricians suggest that any age after one year is okay for using a baby pillow. Other ways to know when to use a baby pillow is by looking out for indications from the baby. These signs could include using a bed sheet or a favorite stuffed toy as a head rest, a clear indication that the time to buy a good baby pillow has come.

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