Little One’s Pillow M7-ARK
1. Little One’s Pillow M7-ARK
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Our first choice for your baby’s comfort, this item has a hypoallergenic fill that can be washed, while its encase is 100% organic cotton cover. Hand-crafted and carefully put together, this pillow is chemical free, dust-mite resistant, and its filling will never get lumpy regardless of how many times you wash it.
Delicate but powerful cover
Developed to be soft and to offer great support to your child, this item has a delicate cover, made from premium organic cotton. Chemical free, treated with no pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, GMO’s nor any other toxic defoliation chemicals, it keeps the impurities away from your child while offering a quality sleep. Mite resistant, it does not need a pillowcase, as you can wash it as many times as you need without having to worry about it changing forms.
Light and soft filling
Filled with man-made proprietary cluster fiber, it is latex, phthalate, formaldehyde, BPA and lead-free. Despite the filling not being made of organic materials, it provides better support than wool, cotton or any other normal pillow fillings. This filling will not change its softness and will not lose its shape regardless of how many times you put it in your washing machine. Long-lasting, it will be sure to keep its form from 3 to 5 years.
Just the right size
While for an adult the pillow might seem kind of flat, it is a big step for your toddler. Measuring 13 x 18 inches, it may seem tiny, at first sight, but it’s just the ideal size for a toddler. Perfect for keeping their head, neck, and shoulders in a correct, healthy and comfortable position while sleeping, it offers a more relaxed and personalized sleeping experience when you compare it to other, larger pillows.
No matter what sleeping position your little one chooses, on his tummy, back or side, the pillow will adjust itself to your child’s sleeping style. Versatile, soft and designed to easily compress according to use, it makes the transition to a regular pillow easier, safer and more exciting.
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- 100% organic cover
- Soft and washing-resistant filling
- Versatile and customizable to the child’s sleeping style
- Chemical free
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- Some complained about it getting lumpy in time
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| A great pillow for your toddler’s first step into transitioning from crib to a normal bed, it offers great support, a correct posture while sleeping, and keeping its shape regardless of how many times you wash it. |
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Made from 100% cotton, with an ultra-soft design to it, this is our second pillow choice. Covered with soft cotton and a 7D hollow silicon – made microfiber filling, this item will provide your baby the comfort and support he or she needs. With just the right amount of fluff, recommended by chiropractors, you will not have to worry about your little one’s sleep. It will be not only peaceful and refreshing but also without any neck or head problems, keeping your baby’s spine and vertebrae intact.
Additionally, this pillow is mold, mildew and dust-mite free, while its 100% hypoallergenic properties do not pose any problem while washing it. When you want to clean it, simply put it into the washing machine, apply a gentle cycle setting with cold water and set the dryer on low. You will find no lumps in its filling, not even after several washes. Measuring 13 x 18 inches, it will keep a smooth and cozy surface, providing you with easy care while your little one enjoys a quality and healthy sleep.
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- Ergonomic
- 100% cotton
- Will not get lumpy after being washed
- Mold, mildew, dust-mite free
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- Some complained about the stiches coming undone
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| A great product for your baby care, it provides an ergonomic and correct sleep for your child, while you can be sure it will not change its form regardless of how many times you wash it. |
My Little North Star Organic Pillow
3. My Little North Star Organic Pillow
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This is our third choice when the comfort and happiness of your little one is concerned. Made from a 100% certified organic cotton shell, with hypoallergenic poly cluster fiber filling, you can be sure your kid will sleep on a chemical-free pillow. Treated with no pesticides, fungicides or herbicides, with no flame retardants or dust-mite repellents, this item is safe to use. A great design, perfect for kids age 2 to 5 years old, it offers a soft, but supportive texture, keeping your child’s head and spine in the correct position as he or she sleeps.
Machine washable and dryable, you won’t have to worry about it getting lumpy or uncomfortable. Plus, thanks to its unique filling, it requires no pillowcase, as it’s breathable, as well. Smaller than your average normal pillow size, destined to be used by kids, it will offer a deeper and more restful sleep to both you and your kid. Perfect for cribs or beds, regardless of location – your house, or while traveling by car – you can be sure your little one will benefit only from the best. Long lasting and time resistant, it offers you an organic, free of chemicals solution that is sure to keep your little treasure safe and sound as he sleeps.
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- Washable and dryable
- Ergonomic design
- Unique non-toxic soft filling
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- Some complained about it being too flat
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| Ideal for sustaining your kid’s correct spine and neck position as he sleeps, it will definitely improve sleeping time for both you and your kid. |
KeaBabies Toddler Pillow With Pillowcase
4. KeaBabies Toddler Pillow With Pillowcase
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Our fourth choice when it comes to your little angel’s comfort. Ergonomically designed, this pillow offers the best spinal support without compromising your child’s sleeping position, offering a healthy and quality sleep. Durable in time and washing resistant, both the pillowcase and the pillow shell are cleaning and washing resisting, keeping its form and shape regardless of how many times it has to be washed. On the contrary, after washing it with cold water and letting it air dry on its own, it will get even fluffier.
It comes in a cute animal print design that will help improve your child’s imagination, maintaining a simple and neutral, unisex pillowcase for you to easily match it with your toddler’s bed and setting. Plus, it is a great ‘travel companion’ as its size is just perfect for your child’s nap, sleep and play even while you’re on the go. Made to be 100% ergonomic, it is made with 220TC and 100% hypoallergenic cotton, perfect for pre-school naps and bedtime, it provides a great source of excitement for your child.
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- Cute animal design
- Ergonomic
- Will not get lumpy after being washed
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- Some complained about the cotton surface being too rough to touch
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| A great product for your child, it provides not only the necessary, ergonomic sleep position for his spine and neck, but it also is a great way to stimulate his imagination thanks to the cute animal print design it comes with |
Little Sleepy Head White Toddler Pillow
5. Little Sleepy Head White Toddler Pillow
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Designed to be the right size and shape for your toddler, this is another of our recommendation. Measuring 13 x 18 inches, it has just the right amount of fluffiness for your child’s health. Made from polyester fiberfill for good support and durability, it is made of hypoallergenic materials, as well. Non-toxic and health-friendly, the cover is 100% natural cotton, with 200 thread count for extra softness.
Easy to wash, it will keep its shape, size, and fluffiness regardless of how many times it has to go into the washing machine. Ergonomic and cozy this pillow takes care of all your child’s health needs, whether they sleep on it, next to it, holding it, over it or in any other favorite sleeping style. A perfect starter pillow, soft and breathable, it can work as a travel pillow, as well. In addition, it is delicate to the touch and doctor-trusted, offering easy and convenient maintenance. Coming with great customer service to it, this pillow will make the sleep easier and healthier for both children and parents.
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- 100% hypoallergenic
- Keeps its fluff, shape and size after being washed
- Offers ergonomic support for your child’s neck, shoulders, and spine
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- Some complained about the filling not being able to keep its form over time
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| A great product for your child, this pillow will be sure to make the sleeping time a better and more pleasant experience for both parents and their children. |
Last but not least, this poly and cotton blend pillow is not only the perfect size for your child’s first pillow, but it is chiropractor recommended, as well. With a size that is not too big and neither too small, 14 x 19 inches, it has a dense yet soft filling. Providing enough support for your toddler’s neck while sleeping, you can be sure this will cause no allergies as it is 100% hypoallergenic, mold resistant and mildew free.
Tested for heavy metals as well as other microbes, it is safe to be put into the washing machine, as it is also easy to clean and maintain. With it, you don’t have to worry about it shrinking, or getting lumpy during the cleaning and drying process. Offering security, coziness and a night of quality sleep for your child, regardless of being at home or on the road, it will become more than your toddler’s favorite pillow, it will be a trusted friend. Never treated with chemicals or any flame retardants, you can be sure it is safe and healthy for your children.
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- Offers great support
- 100% hypoallergenic, mold resistant and mildew free
- Not treated with chemicals or flame retardants
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- Some complained about the texture being rough and scratchy
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| A useful item when you want to help your child transition from crib to normal sized bed, this pillow offers great support for your toddler’s neck, and a correct spine position during sleep |
Normal Pillow or Toddler Pillow?
Children grow up faster than you would expect them to, and with each new stage they reach, they need a different range of items. They will quickly overgrow their crib and will need new bedding to sleep peacefully. But with a new bed, comes a new problem: the pillow. While some might argue that children do not need pillows, as they might get suffocated by them; others consider that a pillow is essential for a healthy, refreshing, ergonomic, good night sleep.
You might believe that your child will not be able to differentiate between a low-loft adult pillow and a specially designed toddler one. So why should you choose one over the other? Because you care about your child’s safety!
Normal Pillows
Adults and children have different sleeping habits. While an adult is, more likely, to sleep without tossing around too much, especially after a tiresome work-day, a child, especially a toddler might, on the contrary, have a very agitated sleep. A child can quickly change positions while sleeping and if the pillow is not right, the situation might, indeed, become dangerous.
Normal pillows tend to be either too soft or too stiff, as you, surely, might have experienced at least once the neck pain a bad sleeping pillow gave you the next morning. While an adult gets off with just a neck pain if the pillow is too hard, a child might not be so lucky. With a bad sleeping posture, the spine and neck will suffer, as they will curve unnaturally, resulting in complications later on. Moreover, if the material from which the pillow is made of is too soft, the child will simply sink into the pillow, risking asphyxiation.
Toddler Pillows
As you have, by now, understood the risk a normal pillow brings to your little one, you are ready to invest into a toddler pillow. When the safety of your child is concerned, you want to take into account every possible detail, be it small or not.
Types
There are several toddler pillows on the market, each with its unique set of features. But those which you will often find are those made of latex, filled with fiber or foam-made.
- Latex.
They provide good support for the neck while offering a comfortable cushion for the head. Hypoallergenic, they are a good choice for children who suffer from asthma or hay fever, as they repel dust mites, are mold and mildew free, guaranteeing your little one’s respiratory health. Durable and time resistant, they are extremely ‘springy’ meaning that your child will not sink into it. However, be sure to test your child for any latex allergies before you decide on buying one.
- Fiber-filled.
These pillows are of two main types: man-made filler – polyester, or natural-made ones – wool, down, feather, kapok, buckwheat, and cotton. The ones made with polyester are not only affordable but also capable of keeping their form and shape over time. The natural filled ones, despite having several benefits, might cause complications in the long run.
- Foam.
Ranging from memory foam to contour one, they have several variants to them. A popular option for toddlers, the high-quality foam will keep its shape for a longer period of time than cheaper foam.
7 Important Factors To Consider When Choosing a Pillow
- Evaluate when your child is old enough, and ready to use a pillow. It is not recommended to use a pillow while your child still sleeps in a crib, as there is a high risk of suffocation when he or she is too little.
- Keep your child’s allergies in mind and choose a pillow that is hypoallergenic as it will keep away microbes, dust, mold, mites, and mildew.
- Size and adaptability. Smaller than standard pillows they range from 12 inches to 16 inches. A smaller sized pillow will work better, as there will be no material excess that might pose a threat to your child.
- Support. They should be neither too firm nor too soft and should be able to adapt to your child’s sleeping habits easily.
- Pillow cover and material. Another important factor for your child is the material the pillow is made of and covered with. As toddlers have sensitive skin, the best material is organic cotton. Treated with fewer chemicals than those made from organic cotton, they are a great choice for your child’s safety.
- Filling material. Not only what it is covered with matters, the filling, too, has to be taken into account. Be sure it supports your child’s neck and shoulders and that it is medically approved for your child’s age.
- Cleaning. A child product needs to be clean and hygienic, thus you will have to wash the pillow several times. So, be sure to pick one that has washing resistance so it won’t lose its shape, size or overall softness and fluffiness.
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