Disgraceful pillow scandal

[plantsitter]

Well, not really, but this must be one of the more boring questions in mumsnet today so I thought I'd try to get some attention.

When do toddlers need pillows? I realised that DD1 (2.2) might need one at some point as she hasn't got one - am I depriving her? She sleeps on her face at the moment so doesn't seem bothered.

When did you give your toddler a pillow at night?

bah :(

I think DS was about 2 and we got him a 'child' pillow from Mothercare (I say we, it was MIL).

Thanks!

My daughter is always stealing my pillow - I think she likes the smell. When I get into bed next to her I remove the pillow and we both sleep without one. DH still keeps his pillow but she's not so keen on stealing his.

I bought all three of mine the ikea toddler set for their cot when they were 12 monthsish. The pillow s tiny and quite thin, but a good starter.

Mine all had pillows from between 12 and 18 months - same time they got quilts. Used pillows in cots before they went into beds. They seemed more comfortable and were obvioulsy fine.

DS2 doesn't have a pillow, but he has a Mr Bump soft toy that he uses as one. He's had it since he turned 1.

Hmm perhaps I will get her one then. Thanks all.

dd had a pillow from about 1 year. Ds had a goi goi pillow from a few weeks old (to help correct flattening of his head) and got a proper one around 1 year too.

DD1 is 2.2 and has a pillow, but doesn't use it, she puts her head next to it.