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Taking care of children is pretty complicated because you should take care of so many things – starting from food and finishing with education and health. Most parents’ activities are initiated during day time but what about child’s sleeping time? Did you realize that your child is sleeping about 40-50% from 24 hours of your day? Is your child properly taken care during sleep? Did you prepare the right pillow for your child?
Sleep is a very important period for children growing – it is essential that children sleep comfortable and in the correct sleeping posture.
Most pediatricians recommend you introduce the child pillow after 2 years. Do you know why your child should sleep with pillow? Do you know how to choose the right pillow for your child?
Biological reason for using pillow for sleep is very clear – it is necessary to keep head, neck and spine in normal biological position during sleep. From anatomical point of view the relationship between body head, neck and spine is pretty complicated. Usually healthy children don’t have any problems during day time (while body muscles are active and helping to hold the head and neck in line). But during night muscles are relaxed and child needs additional support for head and neck. During sleep child’s relaxed muscles could cause the head to fall backwards or forwards. This is why it is very important to choose the right pillow for your child sleep.
It is very important to raise your child in safe and healthy environment to insure his normal healthy physical and mental development. Child bedroom and bed are environments where the child spends at least 8-10 hours. This is why it is very important to choose the right pillow for your child – pillow which will support his head and neck properly during sleep.
Besides biological reasons there is also emotional and/or psychological element in using pillow for your child. Many children are attaches to some favorite soft pillows which give them safety and security during night while they are alone in the bed.
How to choose the right pillows for your child
Generally speaking the child pillows should be low, not high, and firm, not very soft. There are several elements should be taken into consideration while you are choosing the pillows for your child:
Child pillows size and shape
Size of pillow depends on child's age – it should be adequate to child age and body size. Adults’ pillows are not recommended for children as there are too large for them. You child needs a pillow which is firm and possibly contoured to cradle the head and neck. Child pillows should be firm and comfortable for support.
Children pillows are smaller in size than standard pillows – about 12 inches by 16 inches and a thickness of about 2 to 3 inches.
Discover your child’s favorite position during sleep and choose the pillow comfortable for his position. Don’t hesitate to experience and try different shapes of child pillows.
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Toddler Pillow
- 11x14 pillow;
- Perfect for a toddler or for travel;
- Filled with new 100% polyester fiberfill;
- Kids love them!
- Made in the USA!
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Toddler/Child Pillow 14x20
- Toddler / Child size pillow measuring 14x20;
- Made of a 50% cotton & 50% polyester cover with 100% polyester fiberfill;
- Perfect size for Toddlers & Children;
- Fits pillowcases found in AB Lifestyles Toddler Sheet Sets;
- Made in the USA.
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Child pillows allergic component
Nowadays many children suffer from different types of allergy. Whole night your child is in contact with pillow. Child pillows for sleep are very important in preventing any possible allergic reactions – your child pillows should not have any allergens either inside or outside.
Avoid attractive artificial pillows which can trigger the allergy. Avoid feather-stuffed and down pillows which are known for allergic reactions. Select anti-allergic child pillows – choose pillows which are advertised as allergen-free and those able to block dust mite allergens.
Some organic pillows also could be recommended for your child – they can keep away dust mites and other allergens; they are made of organic cotton and are filled with latex, wool or buckwheat hulls.
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Kids Hypoallergenic Pillow
- Perfect kid-sized pillow;
- 100% hypoallergenic;
- Mite-proof and antimicrobial (ideal for allergies - or trying to prevent them);
- Hypoallergenic pillows keep dust-mites away from the eyes and nose, so kids breathe easier and healthier;
- 18"L x 12"W - the perfect size for children!
- 100% cotton casing Machine wash; tumble dry
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Natura Organic Baby/Toddler Cloud Pillow
- 100% organic cotton;
- No harmful toxins, bleaches, off gassing or dyes;
- Wicks away moisture for a fresh, clean allergen free sleep;
- Naturally hypoallergenic, breathable and flame retardant;
- Made with pure, renewable resources;
- Insulating layer.
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Organic Buckwheat Pillow - Travel/ Child Size (11" x 16")
- Filled with 100% US Grown Organic Buckwheat Hulls and 100% Natural Unbleached Cotton;
- May relieve common sleeping problems such as; tension, muscle pain, stiff neck, headache and stress;
- Will conform and adjust perfectly to your head, neck, and spine. Will NOT collapse like foam;
- The buckwheat hulls allow air to circulate throughout the pillow. Cooling it off quickly;
- The Buckwheat pillow is a natural alternative to anyone with foam and feather allergies.
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Child pillows hygiene
It is well known that pillows and pillow cases should be always clean but what is the magic number on how often you should change your child pillow cases? Actually there is no certain number of days for changes pillow cases because weather, temperature and bedroom environments could be different. Just always remember that dirty child pillow case is a bacteria minefield.
Change child pillow cases at least once a week and more often is your child had “accidents” in the bed (intensive sweating, unexpected urination, eating in the bed, etc.).
Happy healthy children prefer pillow cases in “happy colors” or with familiar heroes – with clean pillow and clean “happy’ pillow case your child’s sleep will be comfortable and relaxed.
Child pillow should be washable – always select pillows which can be easily washed in your washing machine. You can wash your child pillow once a year.
Child pillow pets
Pillow pets are designed for children – they were invented by Jennifer Telfer in 2003 for their own children and became very popular in child pillow market.
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My Pillow Pets Lavender Unicorn 18"
- Perfect for everyone 3+;
- Machine washable fluff dry;
- Extra snuggly;
- Great for travel;
- Conforms to ASTN and EN71 regulations.
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My Pillow Pets Miss Lady Bug 18"
- Perfect for everyone 3+;
- Machine washable fluff dry;
- Extra snuggly;
- Great for travel;
- Conforms to ASTN and EN71 regulations.
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