Orthopedic pillow for will be excellentassistant for you and an indispensable support for your baby. What is its role? To begin with, the cervical bend of the child's spine is formed between the ages of 0 and 12 months, until the moment when the child begins to confidently keep his head on his own. In order for the cervical bend to form correctly, it needs help - children often hold their head for a long time on one side or the other. Parents have to constantly monitor and correct the baby's head. Orthopedic pillows for newborns (photo) perfectly help to solve this problem. They provide normal growth and development of the cervical spine, taking into account the physiological features of the baby, support the neck and head of the child, provide a reduction in the burden on the cervical region and the normalization of blood circulation in this area.A photo: Getty Images Despite the fact that such pillows appeared relatively recently, they were already actively prescribed by doctors. The most popular cases are: damage to the cervical vertebrae, diagnosis of "torticollis", uneven skull bones, increased or decreased tone of the neck muscles. In such situations, an orthopedic pillow is simply necessary! There are, of course, more serious cases when treating torticollis or other disorders is necessary promptly or with the help of other medical interventions. Then no pillow will help. But for the prevention of the pillow will be just right. In addition, orthopedic pillows for the newborn (photo) are multifunctional. They provide heat exchange and do not cause an allergic reaction, are easy to use - dry quickly, and wash them simply. They can easily be taken on a trip, car or train. Are there any contraindications? Of course. Before buying, be sure to consult a doctor. He will tell you whether there is a need for this pillow and which one is better to choose.