It is essential to maintain safe conditions for babies when they are too small to hold their own heads. These comfort-enhancing accessories offer the perfect firmness to protect the head and neck during the most vulnerable times. 

As well as ensuring optimal comfort, these pillows are vital in preventing flat head syndrome, which can cause permanent damage. A baby head support pillow can help prevent this by providing support and keeping the head in a neutral position.Baby head pillows also have many other benefits, including promoting better sleep, reducing the risk of other injuries, and keeping the baby calm when travelling.

Ultimately, a baby head pillow is a great way to keep a child in the right position and also ensure they do not experience any negative side effects of being placed in a flat position.

Baby head pillows are designed to be used from newborn stage to around the age of 8 months. This will depend on the pillow that you select and also what stage of development your child is at. 

You should always consult a professional if you are unsure of what type of pillow is best for your child during phases of growth as using unsuitable products could cause more harm than good.

This is not recommended, as normal pillows do not offer the support needed to maintain a safe position for the child. These are often too soft or firm and not designed with the ergonomics needed to support a growing baby. You also run the risk of the child rolling over and potentially struggling to breathe, as normal pillows do not offer any postural support. 

Yes they are safe to use as long as they are always safety checked. Babies should also never be left alone to ensure no risks arise. 

They should only be reached for when the child is lying down and always placed in the correct orientation. Some other considerations to look for when ensuring a baby pillow is safe to use include ensuring the child is the right age, that the product has been safety assured and that it is always kept clean and fresh to stop any hygiene problems from occurring. 

Most baby head support pillows are simple to clean by either wiping down or machine washing. Whilst all products will be different, most contain a removable cover which can be treated as per the provided manufacturers instructions. 

As with looking after any form of baby accessories, you should always use baby-friendly products and ensure the item is 100% dry before use. If you have any concerns or questions about cleaning a baby head support pillow, it's best to consult with the manufacturer or a qualified expert.