Baby Pillows Helping Mothers Get Comfortable
12/09/08
The birth of a new baby is a very exciting time in the life of any parent. This may be especially true if it is the first born. Nevertheless, if your first child is on the way or already here, it is possible you have a little bit left to learn about babies. The responsibilities that come with having a baby are numerous. The comfort of the child is one of your biggest priorities. This is because when the child is comfortable, he or she is able to sleep and relax, and when the baby can sleep and relax, you can, too! One often overlooked item that can increase the comfort of your child is a baby pillow.
You may be thinking that your child is too young for a baby pillow, and you are right. Doctors ONLY recommend baby pillows for children over two, so this could be the case. Regardless, sometimes a baby pillow can be used to good effect before the second year, and certainly after. If your child has a cold or respiratory infection, a baby pillow can help drainage, which can lessen coughing. Also, in the case of an ear ache, relief can be found if a baby lies on his or her side, head propped up on a pillow. Of course, you will want to consult a physician in both of these cases to be sure that your child will benefit from the baby pillow in such scenarios.
Another use for the baby pillow is in nursing. A semi circular pillow can be used in this case to cradle the head of the child, so that your hands are free. If you use these nursing pillows for the neck of your child AND yourself, you can both be considerably more comfortable. In many cases, a baby pillow for nursing has helped children fall asleep.
If you are interested in having a baby pillow in the crib of your child as well as around his or her neck while nursing, keep reading. There are a few important guidelines to go by in selecting the correct pillow for your child. A baby pillow that is small in size is the first guideline. Normal pillows are too large because the baby cannot move them and they could lead to suffocation. The second guideline is to pick something without any decorations such as beading or fringe. This is so that the baby does not choke on small pieces that he or should could pull off the baby pillow. Cotton or silk are the best options for baby pillow fabric. Finally, you should be sure that the stuffing is not made of feathers, because that could cause an allergic reaction. So, the best pillow is small, made with natural materials, and has no sewn on embellishments. These tips can help you select a baby pillow that will put you and your child both at ease.
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