Pillows
Pillow is used to support the
neck and head of the baby. So buy pillows that are
soft and gentle and the ones that can keep the baby's
head and neck straight. There are support pillows called
tuck-in cushion wing-tips. These provide extra support
to the shoulders and the body. The wing tips of this
type of pillows can be adjusted according to the baby's
size and growth. The baby pillows made of satin, cotton
and silk are also widely available. Musical baby pillows
are also available. They come in the soft colors of
pink and blue. It plays rhymes like " twinkle
twinkle little star" and other rhymes. It uses a
key wind technology.
Heart Pillow
Pillows come in different shapes and sizes. Heart Pillows
are useful tools that comfortably help with infant positioning
during feeding and cuddling. They are an excellent support
for both the mother and the baby. Some of the attributes
of the heart pillows are
1. Convenient size for portability and will fit comfortably
inside most diaper bags.
2. Gentle support for mothers who under went cesarean
sections.
3. Promotes parent/child bonding
4. The pillows can be used for versatile purpose.
Handmade Heart Pillows
Handmade heart pillows would make an excellent gift
for baby showers and on the day of birth. The heart pillows
are available in different colors. However, the red pillow
with whiter border is more popular. There are shops that
sell handmade heart pillows. One can personalize the
heart pillow by asking the shop to embroider, engrave
or knit the personal details of the baby. If one knows
how to knit and sew, it would be fun making their own
heart pillows. These pillows would make a great heirloom.
Tips To Remember
Baby pillows are soft, colorful and snuggly. However,
there are certain things the mother needs to keep in
mind while putting the baby in the crib.
1. The baby pillow and other soft bedding should be removed
from the crib before placing the baby in the crib. The
reason is that they can cause suffocation to the baby
by obstructing free breathing.
2. Check frequently to ensure the baby's face is unobstructed
by pillows and other objects.
There are many
more fixture articles in our fixture
section. There
is more specific information in the links at the beginning
of this article. They can guide you where you need
to go.
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