Baby Pillows and Safe Sleep: When Can a Child Safely Use a Pillow?

Babies should sleep without pillows. Learn why infant and head-shaping pillows are unsafe for sleep, what to do about flat spots and when a child may be ready for a pillow.

Babies should sleep without pillows. Learn why infant and head-shaping pillows are unsafe for sleep, what to do about flat spots and when a child may be ready for a pillow.