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What Kind Of Pillow Can Be Used For A 4-month-old Infant?
Question: shall i use pillow fr my 4 month old baby? if yes what kind?she sleeps in bed with us
Brief Answer:
No pillow till 1.5 years of age
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is better not to use a pillow till 1.5 years of age at least. A pillow can block a baby’s nose and mouth and can cause a baby to suffocate. Parents can safely start using pillows for children who are 1½ years old. These are CDC recommendations.
However, if you are very keen on using a pillow - you can use a hard one, which will not make the head dip into it.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
Pediatrician, Pulmonology
No pillow till 1.5 years of age
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is better not to use a pillow till 1.5 years of age at least. A pillow can block a baby’s nose and mouth and can cause a baby to suffocate. Parents can safely start using pillows for children who are 1½ years old. These are CDC recommendations.
However, if you are very keen on using a pillow - you can use a hard one, which will not make the head dip into it.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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