Pillows and babies: what to know before you buy
Let's start with the essentials, even if it's surprising on a page that sells cushions: before 18 to 24 months, a baby sleeps flat on their back, with no pillow or duvet. This is the consistent recommendation of pediatricians for safe sleep. The pillow comes into play later, around age 2, often when your child moves to a big bed.
A use for every age
Before that age, cushions have their place outside the bed: support during supervised awake time, comfort on the play mat, decoration on the nursing chair. The 4-season cushion, with its sides suited to different temperatures, then accompanies older children's naps all year round.
Choosing well when the time comes
A first pillow should be flat, firm and breathable, with a machine-washable cotton cover. Natural materials limit sweating and irritation, which matters for sensitive skin; our article on caring for babies' skin rounds out the topic. And for the big kids' bed accessories, take a look at our bed braids that beautifully dress the edge of the mattress.
