To teach your child about the pillow, first determine when you will do it. Choose the physiologically correct and comfortable pillow. Do everything gradually and consistently, and don't force your toddler to sleep on a pillow if he doesn't want to.
Necessary
- - pillow;
- - pillowcase in soothing colors.
Instructions
Step 1
To teach a child to use a pillow, you need to determine the age of the baby that is optimal for training. There are many opinions on this, but most pediatricians believe that giving a child a pillow before they reach one year of age is in any case not worth it. Babies under one year old have a fragile spine and because of the pillow it may well bend. When the baby is one year old, watch him. If he is trying in every possible way to put something under his head, then try offering him a small pillow. If the attempt was unsuccessful, then the training should be postponed. Everything is individual and you should not be equal to any framework and time limits.
Step 2
To successfully train your child to sleep on a pillow, choose this very pillow. Sizes are usually standard and are 40 centimeters wide and 60 centimeters long. The child's pillow should be low, almost flat. The thickness should not exceed 5-7 centimeters, but as the baby grows, it will increase. Fillers can be different. Feathers, sheepskin wool and down are natural materials, but they can cause allergies. The synthetic winterizer is odorless, hypoallergenic, breathable and evaporates moisture, but crumples rather quickly. The best option for a baby is buckwheat husk. It will provide the necessary support due to its rigidity, will not cause allergies and will last a long time, while maintaining its original appearance.
Step 3
It is necessary to accustom the baby to the pillow gradually, since it may be unusual and uncomfortable for the child to sleep in a new and unknown position. To begin with, invite the baby to just lie down a little on the pillow. If he likes it, leave the pillow for a nap. But make sure that the child is comfortable and comfortable. It is also important to monitor safety, as the pillow can make it difficult for the baby to breathe. If your baby sleeps well during the day, try leaving the pillow overnight. Go to the bed from time to time and check if everything is in order. If the child began to play with the pillow and has not yet understood why this object is needed, then it is better to postpone the teaching. In case of resistance by the baby and refusal of the pillow, do not try to insist, it is useless.
