Babies do not need pillows at birth. Their spine is parallel and not curved like adults. Their back and back of the head are on the same horizontal line. If the pillow is not suitable, it can cause damage to the baby's spine. So, is it okay for a two-year-old baby not to use a pillow?
A pillow is good for a two-year-old baby. Generally, a pillow is needed after the baby is 3 months old. When choosing a pillow for them, attention should be paid to keeping the pillow at the same width as the baby's shoulder. The pillow is usually about one centimeter high, which can prevent them from spitting or overflowing milk. When the baby is 7 to 8 months old, the height of the pillow should be about 3 centimeters, and when the baby is 1 to 3 years old, the pillow should be between 6 centimeters and 9 centimeters.
It is best to choose some cotton fabric for the pillowcase, as this type of fabric has high sweat absorption and can easily cause the baby's head to sweat. When sleeping, the pillow will be soaked through, which can easily produce some bacteria. Therefore, the baby's pillow should be regularly sun dried and washed to prevent excessive bacteria, which can lead to eczema if the baby is infected with bacteria.
Baby pillows can be filled with buckwheat husks, which have a cooling effect and can also be exposed to the sun to kill bacteria. Moreover, such pillows have relatively little harm to babies and will not affect their head development. Cassia seed pillows can also be used for babies, as Cassia seed has the effect of reducing internal heat and improving vision.
