Pillow for the first year of life is not only unnecessary but also dangerous to health, doctors say.
Not only that sleep on a bed is bad for the formation of posture and the development of a fragile newborn musculoskeletal system, doctors warn that the baby, turning over in his sleep, he can bury nose in the pillow, and it is very dangerous because it prevents free breathe.
Nevertheless, in some situations pillow is a must.
When the pad is needed?
Put your child on a pillow when you need a congenital muscular torticollis, abnormal development of the skull bones and muscle hypertonicity. In advance, be sure to consult on this matter with your pediatrician.
Doctors also recommend that underlay the crumbs under the head pillow, if he vomits frequently and abundantly food, or he could drown in a dream. At the same time, it is important to consult a specialist to find out the reason for this situation - this may be associated with abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract, allergic reactions, etc...
How to choose a pillow for your child?
Buy baby pillow can be after 2-3 years, when he strengthened the cervical spine and the body becomes more proportional.
It is necessary to take this important acquisition, as well as to buying a mattress, With the utmost seriousness. Ask at the store the certificate on the pillow filler, it should be safe and hypoallergenic, otherwise the child can begin allergy, cough and even asthma.
In addition, the pillow should not be too big and soft, as this may cause a curvature of the spine and the baby's neck, detrimental influence on his posture.
Also be sure to ask,any parent errors can ruin a child sleep
