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Nowadays, there are so many different types of baby pillows out there. They all have some unique function, and I actually think some of them are legitimate! There are baby pillows that position the head and body of the baby while they are sleeping, there are baby pillows that are specifically designed for nursing, and there are even baby pillows designed to position a baby while they are riding in the car, just to name a few.
I really like the pillows for the bassinette which are positioned on both side of the baby while they sleep. They positioning the baby so that they are flat on their back, which is the recommended sleep position. However, there are new versions of these types of pillows that I like even better. These newer versions include memory foam which will cradle the babys head and really mold to the babys unique shape, rather than making the babys soft mold to the pillow. The memory foam will help to prevent a flat area from forming on babys head. This baby pillow will also prevent baby from rolling around, helping to promote a peaceful nights sleep because baby is in the same spot all night.
An additional type of baby pillow that is on the market today is known as a nursing pillow. These pillows are crescent shaping and come in handy for all sorts of things...not just nursing. I have found that they are great for supporting baby to view books, bottle feed, or be held, in addition to being great for nursing. I have found that these pillows have a multitude of uses and should be on every moms wish list, whether they are nursing or not.
Car pillows are great to support babys head while riding in a car seat. They are great for the baby to lean their head on for extra support, especially because they will most likely fall asleep. I really like them because they keep babys head away from the hard plastic on the car seat. Many car seats include some type of pillow, but I like to pick out my own. The ones included with the seat just are not quite as cushy as one that you can pick out yourself.
Baby pillows are great for so many uses. You can use them for anything from helping to support the baby while feeding, to keeping a baby still while sleeping, to riding in the car. Some of them are a bit pricy, but they are worth every penny, especially if you buy them for your first baby and use them several times thereafter.