Sihaiwang: we all know that the height of pillows varies with the age of children. Pillows are important for the development of a growing baby's brain. So how old can the baby pillow. How high is the pillow. It's all new parents need to know. Follow Xiaobian to have a look.
How old can a baby sleep on a pillow
It is not necessary to use pillows for newborn babies. It is recommended to use them after three months.
Because the spine of the newborn baby is basically straight, even slightly backward. At this time, the baby lies on his back without using a pillow. The back and the occipital bone will be on the same plane, making the back muscles more relaxed and comfortable.
How high is a child's pillow
Baby pillow should not be too high, with the increase of age.
The choice of pillows should meet the needs of children's physiological development. Do not blindly choose high pillows. Generally speaking, the height of infants at 3-6 months should be less than one inch, which can be increased to one inch after 6 months. And pillow core material, can choose thin velvet, remnant tea, wild chrysanthemum, mung bean skin and so on, all of these have the functions of clearing heat, clearing fire, and eliminating annoyance. For the choice of pillow height in different age groups of children, here are the basic reference standards:
1. 0-3 months use baby's special pillow (about 1cm thick, children before 1 month can also pad a towel)
2. 4-6 months old (2cm thick on the other side of baby's special pillow)
3. From June to 2 years old, you can use small pillow No.2, about 3-4cm thick. The material should be soft and breathable.
4. You can use a small 3 pillow for 2-6 years old. The height and thickness of the pillow are about 4-6cm
5. No. 4 pillow for 5-9-year-old children. The thickness of the pillow is about 6-7cm
6. No. 5 pillow can be used for children aged 8-12, with thickness of 7-8cm. The material should be soft, breathable and tough
7. The 9-16-year-old children's pillow can be used in large size, that is, No. 6 children's pillow. The thickness is 8-9cm, and the material is Microsoft, with good ventilation and toughness.
Key points of children's pillow purchase
Due to the baby's fast growth and development, fast metabolism, more perspiration on the head, and often accompanied by saliva and other residues, the pillow should be air permeable and hygroscopic. Buckwheat skin and chrysanthemum can be considered as fillers, but usually more attention should be paid to the drying of fillers to ensure the health and safety of the baby. The pillow core is generally not easy to clean, so it should be dried regularly and once a week as much as possible. Moreover, the filler in the pillow core should be frequently moved to keep it soft and even. Replace the pillow core once a year.