To guarantee a comfortable sleep for your baby, it is important to choose a quality mattress covered with a natural sheet and a sleeping bag. For infants, a pillow is not useful, it can even be dangerous.

From which age is it wise to add a pillow to a child's bed?

No pillows before 2 years old

To ensure maximum safety for babies, it is essential to keep the bed clean. Nothing must be present in the bed when baby is sleeping, only his comforter is allowed to be present. If this rule is respected, it is obvious that a pillow has no place in a baby's bed before the age of 2.

Moreover, the morphology of babies is not adapted to the use of a pillow. Unlike children and adults, infants have a short and not very muscular neck.  In order for them to develop properly, it is important to leave the neck free to move, so it should not be in contact with a pillow, even a flat one.

On the other hand, in case of respiratory or digestive difficulties, it is possible to raise the child's upper body thanks to an inclined surface. A 15° inclined surface, specially designed for toddlers and perfectly adapted to the size of the bed. This slight inclination allows the child to breathe better when he has a cold, it also helps digestion and is very useful for children suffering from GERD.

Baby's first pillow

The addition of a pillow in a child's bed often corresponds to the change of bed for a "big bed". The child becomes autonomous, gets up and goes to bed on his own, abandons the sleeping bag for a comforter and pillow set.

Baby's first pillow should be as flat as possible, as a pillow that is too thick could interfere with the proper positioning of the spine. Choose a special baby pillow that is flat and light.

Choose a breathable pillow that allows good air circulation to limit excessive sweating, which is common among children. Choose natural materials and especially a pillow without chemical treatment. Don't forget that "anti-mite" comforters and pillows are treated with insecticides!

When buying, make sure you choose OEKO-TEX certified and machine-washable bedding, as washing is the best and most natural way to eliminate dust mites and bacteria.

Caring for your baby's pillow

To preserve all the qualities of the pillow, protect it with a special pillow cover to be placed under the pillowcase. Choose a PVC-free pillow protector, just like the mattress protector, which allows air to pass through in order to limit perspiration and ensure that children sleep more soundly.

When choosing bedding, opt for a pillowcase and a comforter cover made of natural materials. Organic cotton bedding is ideal for baby, softer and more respectful, it ensures a comfortable and healthy sleep. Linen and Lyocell from Tencel are also interesting materials for children's sleep.