Although many parents have specially prepared pillows for the little ones before the baby is born, in fact, most of the children cannot sleep on the pillow at all during the active stage.
And it is reasonable to say that the "collocation" of children and pillows needs to be achieved at a certain age, but some anxious parents, in order to give their children a good and suitable head shape for modeling, pillow their children early.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="33" > the earlier the baby sleeps on the pillow, the better? Not really</h1>
After Miao Miao's baby was born, she has been cared for by Miao Miao's mother-in-law. The mother-in-law is a delicate and patient person, and it is very reassuring to take care of the baby's food, clothing, shelter and transportation.
However, Miao Miao's mother-in-law also has some concepts that are inconsistent with Miao Miao, such as the difference between the two generations on the issue of the baby's "sleeping head type".
The mother-in-law believes that the child should sleep on the pillow from an early age, and the sooner the better, because then the child's head shape will be beautiful. On the contrary, children who do not sleep on pillows not only do not have a beautiful "flat head", but also children are not fixed in their sleep, and they are also prone to sleep unsteadily.
But Miao Miao does not think so, on the one hand, she thinks that the "flat head" is not good-looking, on the other hand, she insists that the child cannot sleep on the pillow too early. She also learned that sleeping pillows for children is exquisite, and "the sooner the better" is actually not reliable.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="33" > children who start using pillows from an early age will have an impact on head shape and development</h1>
For whatever reason, children who sleep on pillows from an early age have an impact not only on the shape of their heads, but also on their physical development.
▼ The baby's head shape will change from "round" to "flat"
Old people like to give children a sleeping head shape, mainly because the pillow can sleep on the back of the child's round head flat, before that was a beautiful hairstyle, and some people even said that it was to tie a braid to look good.
However, with the change of the times and the change of people's aesthetic concepts, the "flat head" has long been less popular, but the round head is more likable.
▼ Newborns with a "C-shaped" spine can be uncomfortable with the pillow
When the baby is very young, the spine is not yet fixed, so it is easy to change according to the degree of change in the external environment.
If the child uses the pillow prematurely, the height of the pillow will affect the bending of the little guy's neck, causing discomfort in the child's "C-shaped" spine.
In fact, for newborns, letting them lie flat on the crib is the most comfortable shape, and there is no need for parents to "draw snakes and add feet".
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="33" > when is it better for children to start using pillows? It is not too late for parents to observe the "signal"</h1>
Since children should not use pillows too early, is it better to use them later? The answer is not yes. Parents need to determine this based on the "signal" sent by the child.
[Signal 1]: Start grabbing pillows with your parents
When children like to use pillows when they sleep, and unconsciously start to grab pillows with their parents, then it proves that they have reached the stage where they will be comfortable sleeping with pillows. Parents can prepare small pillows for their children to sleep peacefully.
[Signal 2]: In sleep, you will unconsciously raise your little head
Although some babies will not grab pillows with their parents, they will raise their small heads through their own small arms, small quilts, etc., which is also the "signal" they send, and parents should pay attention to receiving.
[Signal 3]: I like to sleep with a doll on my pillow
Children's sleeping toys, such as rag dolls, small dolls, etc., will also be used by them to become "pillows", parents do not have to doubt, this is the "signal" that children need a certain height of pillows.
[Signal 4]: I always like to pillow my mother's arm
Other babies sleep and have their mom put their arms under their head or neck to elevate their heads. This also means that they can "withstand" a certain height of pillows.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="33" > Extended reading: There are also tips for choosing pillows for your baby</h1>
Pillows used well not only promote the healthy development of children's head shape and spine, but also have a certain help for improving the quality of children's sleep.
Therefore, when choosing a pillow, parents must choose carefully. For example, the material should choose an environmentally friendly, breathable, soft and hard pillow. The height of the pillow should also be consistent with the child's age, for example, the baby who has just started trying the pillow can choose 1-2CM, and the width is slightly wider than the child's shoulder.