How to choose a pillow for a child - feedback from experts

Before buying a baby pillow: orthopedic, hypoallegic, latex and any other, you need to take into account several nuances. Today we will tell you what to look for when buying and how to choose a quality product.

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1. Which manufacturer to choose
   
2. Pillows for children under 2 years old
3. What material should the pillow be made of?
4. What else to look for when buying

Which manufacturer to choose

High-quality children's pillows should be hypoallergenic, safe, have a breathing and elastic structure and ensure the correct position of the body during sleep. These requirements are met by products of such brands:

1. Trelax is a Russian manufacturer of orthopedic products for children and adults. Product quality is confirmed by international quality certificates ISO 13485: 2011. Trelax products successfully passed an independent examination by Rostest Moscow, and the materials used in production comply with the requirements of Oeko-tex Standart 100, i.e. they do not contain toxic substances.

2. Ormatek is a domestic manufacturer that produces pillows for children of all ages. For example, the company offers specially designed products for kids over 4 years old, babies 2–6 years old, and older children 7–15 years old. Products have been tested in independent laboratories and has been recognized as safe for humans.

3. Arpico-Latex is a Sri Lankan manufacturing company. Products for children are sewn from natural latex, which is considered a natural filler for pillows. The company's products are certified ECO, LGA-tested and ABC.

4. Nature’s is a Russian manufacturer of pillows, blankets and mattress covers, which uses natural and environmentally friendly materials in production. Nature’s products are certified and safe.

5. Primavelle is a leader in the production of pillows, blankets and mattresses. The company's products comply with the requirements of state standards and international standards.

Pillows for children under 2 years old

Most pediatricians argue that pillows should be used from 1–2 years. The formation of the first bend of the spine (cervical lordosis) in a baby takes place when it begins to raise its head, and in 8–9 months lumbar lordosis is formed. But even after the formation of these deflections, the spine of the crumbs remains very weak, and an additional effect in the form of a pillow can lead to its curvature. In addition, the baby can roll over, face the pillow and suffocate.

Modern manufacturers produce a huge amount of orthopedic pillows for the little ones. They argue that their products are safe, wholesome, and indeed essential. But you need to understand that this is a big business. A healthy child before the year of pillows are not needed, and only after a year you can think about them.

Orthopedic pillows for the smallest are used if the child has health problems. For example, the popular butterfly pillow is used for the treatment of congenital torticollis - pathological deformation of the musculoskeletal system in the neck, as well as to prevent deformation of the cervical vertebrae in children with rickets.

Another equally popular positioner cushion keeps the baby in a certain position while he sleeps. It ensures the correct position of the cub on its side, in which the baby does not risk drowning during regurgitation. This pillow should be used if the crumb spit up too often.

Before using orthopedic pillows, you need to consult a doctor.

What material should the pillow be made of?

Children over 2–3 years old need a pillow. It should be hypoallergenic, i.e. it should not contain dust mites and other microorganisms whose life processes can lead to development:

1. Allergic reaction (rash on the skin, tearing of the eyes, runny nose, etc.)

2. Bronchial asthma is a disease of the respiratory tract, symptoms of which are shortness of breath, cough, pressure in the chest.

3. Atopic dermatitis, in which the baby for a long time does not pass a rash and itching on the skin.

Dust mites do not start in synthetic and some natural materials, so they are most often used in the manufacture of baby pillows

The most popular fillers are:

Latex (natural) - is considered one of the best materials. It is porous, breathable, resilient and durable. The service life of such a pillow can be 20 years.

1. In latex fungi and dust mites do not start, it maintains the correct position of the head and neck of the baby and is absolutely safe for the child. Some latex products can be washed even in a typewriter. They can be used both for teenagers and for children under 3 years old. There are such fillers and cons. They are not suitable for latex allergic babies and are expensive.

2. Sheep's wool. Like latex, this material is hypoallergenic. It has excellent thermoregulation properties: on a pillow the child is not hot in summer and not cold in winter. There are wool filling and disadvantages. It may cause an allergic reaction in some children. In addition, sheep wool quickly rolls and becomes unusable.

3. Silk. Does not cause allergies in children and quickly adapts to the temperature regime of the room. It is comfortable to sleep on a silk pillow at any time of the year. Silk filler absorbs moisture well, so the child will not wake up sweaty. However, please note that natural silk products are not cheap.

4. Buckwheat husks It is believed that such products have a positive effect on health, contributing to the relaxation of the child and sound sleep. They quickly take the shape of the body of a sleeper. But many children refuse to sleep on such a pillow - it is tough and has a specific smell. In addition, products filled with buckwheat are difficult to wash, and they quickly become unusable (after 2-4 years of use).

5. Synthetic materials (holofiber, synthetic winterizer, ecofiber) are durable and hypoallergenic. They keep their shape well and are easy to wash. Their service life may be 10 years.

6. Down and feather. It is not recommended to use both for small children, and for children of 5–6 years old. Pillows with such a filler are soft, poorly shaped, difficult to care for, and most importantly, they often cause allergies, as dust mites start.

What else to look for when buying

The size

As a rule, the sizes of pillows for children are 40x60 and 50x70 cm - they correspond to the sizes of standard pillowcases and cribs. At the same time, the width of the pillows for the smallest ones should coincide with the distance between the infant’s shoulder and his ear.

Orthopedic products can have different sizes and shapes. Some of them have height adjustment. Thanks to this, the pillows grow with the child (for example, from 5 cm to 13 cm) and can last much longer.

Case

The cover of a children's pillow should be made from natural materials, ideally, cotton. Cotton fabrics do not cause allergies in the young, do not electrify, and dust mites do not start up in them. In addition, they prevent the development of prickly heat - lesions on the skin caused by excessive sweating and overheating. If the baby’s tender skin comes into contact with synthetic tissues, it can adversely affect his health.

Choose a removable cover - this will facilitate the care of the product and allow you to control the condition of the filler.

Material safety

In the manufacture of pillows should only be used safe materials. Therefore, you can not buy products at very low prices - a small cost can be associated with the use of low-quality fabrics and toxic dyes. Also, before buying should be familiar with the quality certificates for products.

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.