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There are numerous expert opinions on why babies do not require pillows and how dangerous pillows can be for their health. Most of these judgments overstate the dangers. It is a fact that children less than one year old do not usually need pillows. In some cases, the pillows may not be safe for the baby’s health. Past that age, using a baby pillow is no more harmful and can actually help your baby sleep better.

The skull is quite soft during the formative years. Keeping baby’s head in one side for long periods when sleeping may result in the skull being deformed or lopsided. Sleeping on the back can lead to the same thing. Using a baby pillow can help prevent this and provides the necessary support to the head. Choosing the right kind of pillow is vital. Feather pillows are not a good idea as baby may develop an allery to the feathers.  An extra soft pillow is not recommended, either, as the head can sink in and the mouth and nostrils be blocked.  Choose an organic baby pillow made especially crib sized and thin enough to be safe.