Children are very sensitive! To keep them safe and all healthy, it is wise to keep them away from any toxic environment. This includes harmful chemicals that could be found in their beddings made from conventional synthetic materials. Pillows are the worst affected because they are made from many different materials that could be harmful to your child’s health.
So what’s the healthy choice?
The bedroom is where your child spends more than 8 hours every day or a 1/3rd of their life sleeping. Making the right choice of beddings keeps your child healthy and safe and improves the quality of REM sleep which helps in their developing brain activities. This should be a priority for all parents.
Most people experience a deep and satisfying sleep when using organic bedding that includes the organic pillows which come with an organic bedding sets. A toddler can as well enjoy an organic toddler pillow that keeps their sensitive young body away from allergic and respiratory problems.
What’s special about these organic pillows?
The organic pillows are naturally hypoallergenic, non-toxic and chemical-free. They are also anti-microbial and dust mite resistant. They come in different designs, size, types, and color filled with 100% organic filling and cover.
Unlike the normal pillows that are made from synthetic material that has chemical substances in it, these organic pillows are chemical-free and friendly to the children. Making these organic beddings part of your children’s life will save you lots of hospital visits.
Tips for choosing the best organic pillow
What are the best organic pillows, you ask? While there are so many brands in the market, here are a few things you need to consider before investing in an organic pillow:
- Consider the appropriate age of the child to use a pillow – The age of the child always determines the organic toddler pillow you buy. The National Institute of Child Health recommends that children age two and upwards can start using the toddler pillow.
- Identify any allergic reactions in your child – Toddlers are very sensitive and susceptible to allergic reactions. Identify any allergic reaction in your child, for example, allergy to animal hair, wool, alpaca, latex, cotton, buckwheat, kapok etc. Knowing the allergic reaction can help you chose the best organic pillow for your child.
- Check for any sounds and smell of the material – Some pillows that come with hulls in organic buckwheat pillows are noisy unless another layer of fabric is added on top to muffle the sound. The latex pillows may also be disturbing to the little one who may not like the smell. Though the odor diminishes with time, you don’t know what it can do to your child’s respiratory health.
- Is it machine washable or not? Pillows will get dirty as well and require cleaning. Finding out early enough if it can be washable or not is key when buying one. Most organic pillows are not meant to be washed because they are hygienic and sterile but the covering is always removable and washable.
- Is it hypoallergenic? – The only reason you will trust the organic pillow is if it is hypoallergenic. This means it does not cause any allergic reaction and it is free from chemicals, dust, microbes, dust mites, etc.