Do I have to use pillow for my 9 month baby?

Do I have to use pillow for my 9 month baby? And if it Yes what kind if pillow is the best. He had very bad reflux and we are still using reflux pillow but notice that he is better so I will remove it.

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No you don’t have to and I think it’s actually recommended not to use one yet. I think we got one for our little girl just before she was 2 but I know some people who got their children a pillow/duvet at 1 xx

They don't need it. I didnt give my son 1 until he moved into a toddler bed at 18 months

Ya I believe pillows are not recommended for newborns including teddy’s and duvets when they sleep. Just as they might not be strong enough to move it out of their airways if they happened to roll over. Can be fatal.

No you don't they do recommend not to use a pillow yet till the child is much more older anything you want to know you can actually research it or speak to your health visitor

My eldest didn’t get a pillow until about 18 months, duvet after she turned 2, before that it was still a clear cot and sleeping bag.. 9 months is too young xx

I wouldn’t recommend using a pillow but the times if baby has bad reflux or a cold or something, I was advised to put a rolled up towel under baby’s mattress to prop him up abit.

Thank you for all of the advices ❤️🙏

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