Thanks for the useful info KellsBells
Think I'll do some research and see if I can hunt down one of the breathable foam pillows
Happy Birthday to DS 2 ! :)
The "rule" when first DS was a baby was no pillows before the age of 2. Due to the fact that they can suffocate and because they don't really need it. In fct I remember Reading quite a few "experts" suggesting that children don't need pillows at all.
DS co slept and he LOVED my pillow. Very thin, but feather... This was a big no-no so you can imagine the comments I got from some. But DS slept so much better with it and we have always had monitors on in his room even on holiday. By the time he started using a pillow when in bed on his own, he was 18months. He did have bad reflux as a baby, so was possibly used to having his head raised and this liked it? I don't know?
I'm sure I'll be shot down but if you're asking because you've noticed DS likes your pillows, maye get him on of those little IKEA pillows for children to start with.
You can also get foam ones with breathable holes in that are said to be safer.
Hope I've helped. But maybe google it and see what the latest is.
DS 2 (1 today) has been in bed with me for a few hours a night this past week, and I bet he'll be wanting a pillow now too, so let me know if u find any useful info.
When is a good age to introduce LO to a pillow?
When the time comes what type of pillow should I look for and where could I buy it?
DS has just turned one, and I'm wondering when to start using one!
Thanks :)