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Giving a Baby Pillow as a Gift
If you are in the market for a practical gift for a baby you know, a baby pillow is an excellent choice. The panoply of pillows on the market can make choosing the best pillow tricky. However, choosing the right baby pillow will be easy with the help of this guide.
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. If you are buying a present for a baby under the age of two, buy a decorative pillow or a nursing pillow instead. If the child is a toddler of two or older, then they are ready for a sleeping pillow.
Decorative pillows are available in almost every size, shape, and color to match any decor. 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 are crafty, you can even buy a baby pillow blank and sew your own cover to create a truly special pillow.
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. (Fathers can use them when bottle feeding, too!) The main brand is Boppy, so nursing pillows are often called boppies, but there are a number of competing brands on the market as well.
A baby pillow that is designed for nighttime is smaller and flatter than an adult's pillow. Children do not need as much support as adults do, so an adult sized pillow can give them neck cramps and disturb their sleep. Luxurious adult pillow stuffing like down and feathers can give them allergies, so it is best to avoid these, too. The best baby pillow is at least half as large and thick as an adult's pillow, and is stuffed with a hypoallergenic filling and covered with soft, smooth fabric. A good finishing touch is all natural pillowcases in the child's favorite color, or in a color that matches the child's bedroom.
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.