A young growing child from the age of one to three years is full of exploratory zeal. This age fondly called as ‘toddler hood’ sees maximum activity, which makes them very tired by the end of the day. Some toddlers take an afternoon nap; others do not. In any case, toddlers need to compensate by sleeping and a good night’s rest is of utmost importance. To ensure complete relaxation of the toddler, the parents must ensure that the baby is clothed comfortably, has a pleasant ‘kiddy’ bedroom, has soothing bedclothes and of course a good baby head pillow. It is important that the pillow is of a good quality and not too soft. A pillow too soft can even lead to smothering. Toddlers usually alter their sleeping posture frequently during the night. Others prefer sleeping on their tummies. A bad quality pillow can even cause neck injuries. It is evident that a baby head pillow is not any other normal pillow. The defining difference between a baby head pillow and other normal pillow is that it is specifically designed to be risk free. Design and quality costs money, so baby head pillows are slightly more expensive than normal pillows but are worth the extra costs because of the safety they provide. Feather pillows are to be strictly avoided as they are known to cause allergies among children.
Keeping the baby’s head slightly elevated helps them breathe more easily and hence a pillow is a must. The head elevation also prevents vomiting of the bedtime feed. The support given to the soft skull bones of a baby by a pillow helps prevent deformities. Baby head pillows come in different sizes and qualities. The latest ‘memory foam’ pillows are very good for the toddler as these pillows mould according to the shape of the baby’s head. The memory foam pillows are made up of Visco Elastic cushioning materials which are designed to prevent Flat Head Syndrome by ensuring evenly distributed pressure around baby’s delicate head. Just like standard sizes for clothes, baby head pillows are also made in different sizes according to the age of the child, so check the label before buying one. These pillows are up for sale in supermarkets, online shops, and specialized baby product shops. Baby head pillows also come with side support pillows which help to keep the toddler snug and in a proper ‘on the back’ posture which further helps the toddler to sleep well. The use of side supports is however, optional especially if your baby prefers to turn posture while asleep. The basic requirement of a sound sleep is certainly a good quality baby head pillow. So, go on, sing a sweet lullaby!