hi , my daughter is 5months old, is it safe to use pillow and bolster at this age ? if yes then may I know what would be the stuffing material to be used other than raw cotton.

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi your baby is 5 months old now it's not advisable to use a pillow at this age as it can cause neck to bend on itself and cause breathing difficulty

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