A baby pillow is to avoid, except when the baby is sick or recommended by the pediatrician, and you can opt for a pillow when the baby is 18 months old and prefer it extremely flat.

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The baby pillow; a danger for babies before the age of two years old

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The baby pillow; a danger for babies before the age of two years old

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