Babies move a lot, even at night, and pillows or cushions for plagiocephaly that have a single hole or opening for placing the head can shift and pose a risk for various reasons.

First, since the hole has a rounded shape and the baby must have their head perfectly fitted in a single position, if the cushion shifts from its axis it will not exert the correct pressure. And, secondly, if the baby moves or turns over, this cushion, like any other object in the crib, can prevent them from turning back up, and this can pose a greater risk of suffocation and SIDS.

That is why the Care Pillow has dimensions that fit perfectly in the crib, bassinet, and stroller, to prevent it from moving within the crib. That is why it is a highly breathable pillow, even if the baby were to be placed face down involuntarily. And that is why, it does not have a hole, cavity, or opening in the center: because it allows total mobility of the baby's little head so that, wherever they are placed, the baby is protected from plagiocephaly and brachycephaly.

The degree of effectiveness of anti-plagiocephaly pillows is subject to many factors such as genetics, the baby's age, the severity of the deformation, the cranial morphology itself, and even the use of the product.

The anti-plagiocephaly pillow Care Pillow must be part of the prevention and correction therapy at home, but in no case should it be the only practice adopted nor should its use replace other equally important practices such as carrying, tummy time, etc.

In the most severe cases of plagiocephaly, a pediatric physiotherapist should be consulted to outline a treatment that may require complementary and/or alternative measures, such as craniosacral massages, the use of orthopedic helmets, etc.

The Care Pillow is a pillow that prevents any type of cranial deformation: plagiocephaly (flattening of one of the back sides of the head), brachycephaly (symmetrical flattening at the back), and dolichocephaly (flattening of both sides of the skull, resulting in a narrower and taller head).

The reason is that its foam core has different pressure points, and also across its entire surface. This, combined with the free movement of the baby's head (since it has no hole), will help round out their little head, understanding rounding as the correct development of the morphology of their head.

Therefore, the Care Pillow allows for the prevention and correction of any type of flattening. This is one of the main advantages over pillows and cushions that only allow a single position of the head. This type of pillow with a hole only helps to reduce cases of brachycephaly, but not plagiocephaly.

In order to use a cushion or pillow for plagiocephaly with a child under 2 years old, it must be always under the supervision and watch of the parents.

It is not recommended to use the pillow while the baby is sleeping and not being watched, due to the risk of suffocation and entrapment. If we want to protect the baby from plagiocephaly while sleeping, the best option is to choose a anti-plagiocephaly mattress.

The anti-plagiocephaly pillow can be used in the crib or bassinet, in the stroller, in the bouncer, car seat, play mat… But remember to always keep in mind that the baby is awake and/or being watched by their parents.

It is true that the Spanish Association of Pediatrics (AEP) advises against the use of cushions and pillows in newborns in order to prevent sudden infant death from asphyxia, because the pillow is an item that can cause asphyxia or entrapment.

With this recommendation, the AEP refers to pillows that, due to their excessive height, force the baby to have their neck flexed forward, or because, being a small and loose object, it can move within the crib and be dangerous if the baby turns towards it, gets trapped, and cannot breathe properly.

Due to its dimensions and minimal height, the Care Pillow is recommended for babies up to 24 months, as long as the baby is comfortable. However, especially during the first year of the baby's life, the Care Pillow should only be used under parental supervision and when the baby is awake.