What are the effects of using a pillows for infants?

• Sudden unexplained infant death in 20 regions in Europe: case control study (Europe);
• Bed sharing among black infants and sudden infant death syndrome: interactions with other known risk factors (United States of America);
• Sleep environment risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome: the German Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Study (Federal Republic of Germany);
• The German case-control scene investigation study on SIDS: epidemiological approach and main results (Federal Republic of Germany);
• Case-control study of sudden infant death syndrome in Scotland (United Kingdom);
• Soft cot mattresses and the sudden infant death syndrome (New Zealand);
• Sheepskin bedding and the sudden infant death syndrome (New Zealand);
• Association between use of a quilt and sudden infant death syndrome: case-control study (Australian Association);
• Factors potentiating the risk of sudden infant death syndrome associated with the prone position (Australian Association).

Will the asymmetry of the baby's head even out?

Yes, the asymmetry of the baby's head should even out. A flat head in infants is a natural phenomenon related to flexible connections in the skull. The baby's head gradually shapes itself until 18 months of age, and changing sleep positions as well as alternating lying on the stomach and side help minimize this asymmetry.

Can a baby sleep on a pillow?

No, pillows for babies, especially orthopedic ones, are unnecessary and can be dangerous to the baby's health. Experts recommend that infants sleep on a flat surface, preferably on a firm mattress. They should sleep without additional pillows, providing proper support to the spine and protecting against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Does a pillow for a flat head really work?

No, scientific studies do not confirm the effectiveness of pillows for a flat head. A review of studies involving nearly 400 scientific publications showed that using pillows for infants had no statistically significant effect on improving the appearance of the baby's head.

What are the risks of using pillows for babies?

Using pillows for babies can pose various health risks, including disrupting the free flow of air, which can lead to oxygen deprivation. Studies indicate that pillows for babies increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Why should a baby sleep flat?

A baby should sleep on a flat and firm surface because its head and spine are in the shaping phase, and the flexible connections in the skull are still closing. Additionally, placing the baby's head flat helps it breathe, while bending it towards the chest makes it difficult for the baby to breathe. Extra elements are unnecessary and increase the risk of SIDS.