A Gift Parents Will Love: A Baby Pillow
If you are in the market for a practical gift for a baby you know, a baby pillow is an excellent choice. Choosing the right pillow can be tricky because of the wide range of pillows available. However, choosing the right baby pillow will be easy with the help of this guide.
The most important question is, how old is the baby? Doctors advise that children under the age of two should not sleep with pillows because pillows, even specially designed baby pillows, are a suffocation risk. Decorative pillows or nursing pillows are better gifts for babies under the age of two. If the child is a toddler of two or older, then they are ready for a sleeping pillow.
Decorative pillows are available in almost every size, shape, and color to match any decor. If buying a pillow off the shelf does not appeal to you, you can also personalize a baby pillow. For instance, find a pretty pillow that matches the childs bedroom, and have it embroidered with the childs name and birthdate to create a keepsake. Or commission a pillow to be printed with a photograph of the babys grandparents. If you are crafty, you can even buy a baby pillow blank and sew your own cover to create a truly special pillow.
Nursing pillows are large, U shaped pillows that the mother arranges in her lap to provide extra support for the baby while she nurses. (They are excellent when bottle feeding, too, so they are also a good gift for fathers!) Nursing pillows are nicknamed "boppies," after the top brand, Boppy, but there are several good brands on the market.
A baby pillow that is designed for nighttime is smaller and flatter than an adults pillow. Children do not need as much support as adults do, so an adult sized pillow can give them neck cramps and disturb their sleep. Pillow fillings that adults find comfortable, like feathers and down, can trigger allergies in children, so you should avoid them. Choose a baby pillow that is half the size and thickness of an adults pillow or less, with hypoallergenic stuffing and a smooth, soft cover. To finish the gift, pick out cotton pillowcases that match the childs sheets.
If you follow this guide and your sense of the childs and the parents tastes, you will choose a baby pillow that will make a wonderful gift. You can be certain that you have not only given the child a practical gift, you have made it easier for them to sleep. Resourses Baby pillows -- Keepsake baby pillow -- Baby head pillow -- Baby pillow --
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