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. Because there are so many types of pillows in the stores, it can be tough to pick out the right one. However, this guide will make it simple to pick out just the right baby pillow for the child you are thinking of.
First, how old is the child? Doctors recommend that children not be allowed to sleep with pillows until they turn two, since children under two can suffocate on pillows. Decorative pillows or nursing pillows are better gifts for babies under the age of two. However, if the child is past their second birthday, then a sleeping pillow is a safe gift for them.
You can find decorative pillows in just about any color, shape, and material to match any bedroom. If buying a pillow off the shelf does not appeal to you, you can also personalize a baby pillow. For instance, have a pillow embroidered with a poem that is meaningful to the parents, or that expresses your hopes for the child. Or have the pillow printed with a photo of a beloved pet. If you have artistic skills, you can even buy a plain baby pillow and a blank pillowcase, and paint or cross stitch a unique design.
A nursing pillow is large and shaped like a horseshoe, and the mother rests it in her lap to hold the baby up so that she does not have to support the baby in her arms when 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 for sleeping is much smaller and less plump than adults’ pillows. Full sized adult pillows can give children neck cramps and make them sleep poorly because they are proportioned differently from adults. 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 adult’s pillow or less, with hypoallergenic stuffing and a smooth, soft cover. To finish the gift, pick out cotton pillowcases that match the child’s sheets.
When you are done picking out a baby pillow, you will have a superb gift that the child and their parents are sure to treasure. You can be certain that you have not only given the child a practical gift, you have made it easier for them to sleep.