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When are pillows safe?

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Does anyone here have a pillow for LO in their crib?  Sometimes, DS gets stuffy from lying flat.  Is a pillow safe?  The only danger I can think of is if I give him one that's too firm, he might be able to use it to climb out of his crib. 

 

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Re: When are pillows safe?

  • macchiattomacchiatto member
    My pedi said the AAP recommends no pillows until 2, though a lot of people don't follow that. If LO is stuffy, you might consider inclining his mattress. That might be more effective than a pillow since that gives a bigger elevated surface and he may move around a lot.
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  • JoLizJoLiz

    my MD said ok after 1 year...

    DD got a pillow about 15 months... has been in her toddler bed since 17 months... all is going great.

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  • Go DuxGo Dux

    My son has been sleeping with a pillow since he was a few months old.  It helped him sleep better propped up. 

    My DD's only had a pillow since she was about 16 months old. 

    I think it's fine whenever you choose.

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  • pintpopintpo member
    We use 2 small pillows.  She loves cuddling with them and can definitely move around as needed.
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  • cbwmcbwm
    DS is just over two and has been using a pillow for at least 8 months or so.
    I like privacy. A lot.
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  • dswed0407dswed0407 member

    imagepintpo:
    We use 2 small pillows.  She loves cuddling with them and can definitely move around as needed.

    We have these exact pillows in DS playroom!

    DS has been sleeping with a pillow (his pillow pet) since he was one. He loves it and sleeps great with it.

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  • lynseflynsef member
    DD has had a pillow for a few months now although she doesn't usually lay her head on it.  I put it in her crib b/c she always bunches her blanket up and uses it as pillow, but she doesn't realized that she can use the pillow for that purpose yet.
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  • sam19sam19 member
    I gave my daughter one around 13 months. She loves pillows. She kept carrying them to her crib with her so I just decided to let her have one in there.
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  • blushingbrideoct07blushingbrideoct07
    My doctor told me I could start using a pillow at G's 12 month appointment.  I haven't yet, though.
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