Pillows are generally not recommended for newborns, and premature use of pillows may have adverse effects.
The spine of a newborn is in a straight line, and the back of the head and the back of the body are at the same level when sleeping flat on the back, which allows the muscles of the neck and back to relax naturally. If a pillow is used too early for the newborn, the infant sleeps with the equivalent of a low head when lying flat, which may affect the airway patency and is not conducive to normal respiration. Therefore, it is not recommended to use a pillow for the newborn before the formation of the physiological curvature.
Along with the child’s gradual growth and development, the gradual formation of neck curvature, you can use cotton cloth or towel folded under the head, conducive to the absorption of sweat, but need to pay attention to avoid too thick, it is recommended that 1 cm or so can be.
In summary, it is not recommended to use pillows for newborns to avoid the adverse effects of using pillows too early.