1, material: the pillow core of children's pillows should be made of soft, light, breathable and hygroscopic materials, and the pillowcase should be made of pure cotton.
2, softness: Many people think that the softer the pillow, the more comfortable it is. In fact, as far as children's pillows are concerned, try not to choose pillows that are too soft, which is not good for children's growth and development.
3. Appearance: There are many kinds of children's pillows on the market, including fixed height pillows and fixed groove pillows. In fact, the simplest and most common style is enough. There is no need to innovate.
4. Soft and hard: The hard pillow reduces the contact surface between the head and the pillow, and the local pressure increases accordingly, which may lead to local nerve compression. Soft pillows are not only difficult to maintain the height of the pillow, but also increase the compressed area of the scalp, which is not conducive to blood circulation. At the same time, there are some security risks, such as suffocation.
5, height choice: 4-5 months baby's cervical spine began to bend forward. At this time, in order to make the baby breathe smoothly and grow smoothly, you can use a pillow with a height of 1 cm, or you can use a cotton towel instead, and change the towel to a height of about 1 cm. For infants aged 3-6 months, the most reasonable pillow height should be less than 3 cm. After 6 months, the height of the pillow should be appropriately increased to 3-4 cm.
6, size selection: the main function of the pillow is to support the cervical spine, so the height of the child pillow should be adapted to it. If the baby needs a pillow within three months, you can fold several layers of towels. After three months, a 4 cm high pillow will be enough. With the growth of age, the height of the pillow will be adjusted and increased at any time. The standard of this height is that after the baby falls on the pillow, the head and body keep balance, and there is no discomfort of sinking and lifting. The length of the pillow is equal to the baby's shoulder width and the width is about equal to the baby's head height.
Characteristics of children's pillows
1, using ordinary pillows may cause pressure on the auricle, but using children's pillows will not happen.
2. Children's pillows are specially designed for children's ergonomics. Automatic shaping can fix the head and reduce the possibility of dropping the pillow. Automatic forming ability, can properly fill the shoulder space, avoid the common problem of shoulder pad air leakage, and effectively prevent cervical vertebra problems.
3, children's pillows can resist the growth of mold and discharge the irritating smell produced by bacterial growth. This situation is more obvious when there are sweat stains and saliva.
4, children's pillows are breathable and hygroscopic, and each unit is connected with each other, which has excellent hygroscopicity.
Advantages and disadvantages of children's pillow core
1, down and feather
Down spherical fibers are densely covered with tens of thousands of triangular holes, so they are fluffy, soft, highly elastic, breathable and warm, and can be made into comfortable pillows. But such pillows may be too soft for children. Down pillows or down pillows are also prone to allergies. Among these pillows, pillows with high fluff content will be more comfortable and last longer. If there are many feathers, the pillow will be harder and easier to flatten.
2. Plant materials, such as buckwheat hulls, cassia seeds and tea stems.
Good air permeability and durability, but general supporting force, basically inelastic. This kind of pillow will produce some debris and dust after long-term use, which may cause allergies. If the environment is humid, or it is not completely dried after washing, it is easy to get moldy. In addition, pillows made of this material will make a squeaking sound when children turn their heads. I believe this is the last thing we want.
3. Fiber pillow
Man-made fibers are usually used as fillers, such as polyester and DuPont cotton, which have low sensitivity. But some pillows use natural fibers. For example, a pillow made of wool is soft and comfortable, and a pillow made of cotton is comfortable and breathable, but it is not durable enough. Good synthetic fiber pillows are very durable, but cheap synthetic fiber pillows will lose their support in a few months and can only be put in the guest room as a backup.
4. memory sponge
This is a kind of pillow made of viscoelastic material sensitive to weight and heat, which can match the shape of the body. After lying down, the memory sponge will be shaped according to the shape of the child's neck and head, which can provide more balanced support and reduce the pressure on sensitive parts (such as chin and ears). However, because the pillow part is concave, the other parts keep the original shape, which may limit the child's rolling, resulting in stiff and uncomfortable neck after waking up.
Correct cleaning method of children's pillows
1, machine washable
Put the pillow in the washing machine and wash it with mild detergent. At the same time, add a towel to the washing machine to wash together to balance the water flow. It should be noted that it is best to dry the pillow after machine washing, so that it is easier for the pillow to recover its original elasticity and become softer and fluffy.
Step 2 wash by hand
Wash with mild washing powder, put the pillow into the washing powder solution, and constantly squeeze the pillow by hand until it is clean. Excess washing liquid must be squeezed out, washed with clear water until the pillow is washed clean, and finally the excess water is squeezed out. Finally, put the pillow flat to dry, which will be softer and fluffy.