Did you know? When choosing a pillow, the height of the pillow is very important. Proper pillow height can prevent the occurrence of common modern diseases such as cervical spondylosis. So how can you choose a pillow that suits you? The editor has the following methods to tell you.
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Pillows can be divided into low pillows according to their height , medium pillow and high pillow. Different types of pillows are suitable for different people. The height of the low pillow is less than 10cm, which is more suitable for teenagers or people who like to sleep on their stomachs; the height of the middle pillow is about 11-13cm, which is suitable for most people who sleep on their backs; the height of the high pillow is 14-16cm, which is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people or people who sleep on their sides. crowd. Which height pillow to choose depends on each person’s physiological characteristics, especially the physiological curvature of the neck.
The general understanding of pillow height is: people who are used to sleeping on their backs should have a pillow that is one punch high, and people who are used to sleeping on their sides should have a pillow that is one punch high. Half is more appropriate. According to medical surveys, healthy people change positions about 20-45 times during 8 hours of sleep, and half of the positions change once in less than 5 minutes, of which 60% are on their backs, 35% on their sides, and 5% on their stomachs. . Therefore, although the pillow height that people need often varies from person to person, and is related to each person’s height, fatness, narrow shoulder width, head circumference, and the length of the neck and the curvature of the neck, there is no certain standard, and most people sleep on their backs because they sleep on their backs. If the posture takes a long time, it is generally recommended to use a height of a little more than one punch, and should not reach a height of one and a half punches.
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I believe that after reading the above introduction, everyone You should now have a more comprehensive understanding of pillow height selection. Now, although the country has liberalized the “two-child policy”, due to various reasons, many families still choose to have only one child. For this child, the family must be holding it in their hands. Therefore, children’s health is an aspect of great concern to everyone.
Babies need a lot of time to sleep, so baby pillows are often used. Baby pillows refer to pillows specially designed for babies aged 0-3 years. It can keep the baby’s head from turning and will not compress the baby’s cervical spine. Since the baby’s cervical spine is straight, ordinary pillows cannot do this. The baby pillow is specially designed with a dimple for easy use, so it will not compress the baby’s neck.
For babies within three months of birth, whether they are lying flat or on their sides, their heads and bodies are on the same level, so they can Don’t use pillows.
As the baby grows and develops, the height of the baby pillow should also change accordingly. At different ages, pillows of different heights should be used for children to give them a comfortable sleep, and ensuring sleep quality is helpful for their growth and development. The height of baby pillows is generally kept between 3-4cm, and the length should also be controlled, shoulder width.
In addition, when purchasing a baby pillow, you should also pay attention to its material. Since babies have too many sleeping positions and have no ability to control themselves, the pillow should not be too soft to avoid safety issues. Instead, soft, breathable, sweat-absorbent, and lightweight materials should be chosen. At the same time, in order to prevent babies from suffering from facial eczema and scalp infections, parents should wash and change pillowcases frequently, expose pillow cores to the sun every few days, and do a good job of cleaning.
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The above is what the editor has shared with you about how high a pillow should be for comfort. I hope it will be helpful to you. If you want to know more about bedding, please continue to pay attention. Get a quotation in 10 seconds and get four sets of design plans*, as well as full tracking service by a decoration butler, so act quickly!
