Pillows?

[Missy450]

I have a 7 months old DS who sleeps so much better when he’s got a pillow under his head. I use quite a firm(ish) adult pillow in the early hours when it seems to help him settle better.

I know you’re not supposed to use them due to the risk of SIDs etc. But is there any other reason such as neck/back problems? If not, surely there’s no harm in putting the pillow under his bed sheet so there’s no risk of SIDs. He will sleep so much better.

[Ifailed]

unless you are prepared to hover over him, then no. Bedsheets can come untucked in.

[crazycatlady5]

I think you have to make your own parental choices. Obviously SIDS guidelines are hugely important but at 7 months I was comfortable for my daughter to be near pillows (I cosleep, my head on pillow hers sometimes below or sometimes on it)

[FATEdestiny]

SIDS advice is no pillows under 12 months old.

Why don't you just raise one end of the vote by putting the legs on a tin of beans?

[FATEdestiny]

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