Do I Need Baby Pillows?

10/09/08

There are a multitude of different baby pillows on the market today. They all have some unique function, and I actually think some of them are legitimate! There are baby pillows that position the head and body of the baby while they are sleeping, there are baby pillows that are specifically designed for nursing, and there are even baby pillows designed to position a baby while they are riding in the car, just to name a few.

I really like the pillows for the bassinette which are positioned on both side of the baby while they sleep. They positioning the baby so that they are flat on their back, which is the recommended sleep position. However, there are new versions of these types of pillows that I like even better. These newer versions include memory foam which will cradle the baby's head and really mold to the baby's unique shape, rather than making the baby's soft mold to the pillow. This will prevent a flat spot from forming on the back of baby's head. This baby pillow will also prevent baby from rolling around, helping to promote a peaceful night's sleep because baby is in the same spot all night.

Another type of pillow that is on the market today is called a nursing pillow. These baby pillows are shaped like a crescent and are great for all different types of things, not only nursing. I have found that they are great for supporting baby to view books, bottle feed, or be held, in addition to being great for nursing. These pillows are great for many things, and every mom should have one, whether they are nursing or not.

Car pillows are great to support baby's head while riding in a car seat. They are great for the baby to lean their head on for extra support, especially because they will most likely fall asleep. I really like them because they keep baby's head away from the hard plastic on the car seat. Most car seats come with a pillow, but I prefer to purchase a separate one. It always seems like the ones that are included are just not quite as good as one that you have picked out yourself.

Baby pillows have so many convenient uses. You can use them for anything from helping to support the baby while feeding, to keeping a baby still while sleeping, to riding in the car. Some of them are a bit pricy, but they are worth every penny, especially if you buy them for your first baby and use them several times thereafter.

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