How to choose the height of the pillow and how to choose the height and hardness of the pillow
I. How to choose an adult pillow
When sleeping, if the pillow is too high, it will cause too much pressure on the neck; too high pillow will cause the cervical spine to tilt forward, some parts of the cervical spine will be too compressed, destroy the normal physiological forward bending angle of the cervical spine, compress the cervical nerve and Vertebral artery, causing neck pain, head hypoxia, headache, dizziness, tinnitus and insomnia and other cerebral neurasthenia, and prone to bone hyperplasia.
If the pillow is too low, the neck will not be able to relax, but will destroy the normal curvature of the cervical spine. Therefore, a pillow that is too high or too low will affect the cervical spine and cause various neck symptoms.
The main function of the pillow is to maintain the normal physiological curve of the human body and ensure that the physiological curvature of the neck is not deformed during sleep. The height of each person’s pillow is different. To find a standard height that suits you, it is actually very simple. The height of each person’s raised fist is the height of the pillow that suits him. This height is exactly in line with the physiological flexion of the human body after leaving the bed.
Nowadays, many people sit in front of the computer for a long time and keep one posture, which can easily cause neck problems, such as cervical vertebra hyperplasia. In the center of the pillow, choose a firmer bed. You should choose a pillow with good air permeability, which can adjust the height of the pillow at any time, preferably the physiological position, and the general height is 8cm-15cm. The best stuffing for pillows is buckwheat husk, and buckwheat husk pillows are not only excellent for the head.
How to choose the height of the pillow
The height difference between our back occiput and neck is just enough to fit a hand in, so we are in When choosing a pillow, the height of the pillow after the weight of the head is just the height of one hand, generally speaking, 15 cm is appropriate for adults.
How to choose the firmness of the pillow
The firmer pillow reduces the contact area with the head, increases the pressure, makes the scalp feel uncomfortable, and the pillow is too soft , It is difficult to maintain a certain height, which will cause excessive fatigue of the neck muscles and affect the smooth breathing, which is not conducive to sleep. Only when the pillow is soft without losing a certain degree of hardness, can the pressure between the pillow and the scalp be reduced, and the uneven pressure can be maintained, so that the blood circulation can pass through the place with less pressure.
Pillow Selection and Application Tips
1. Some pillows on the market will add magnets, herbs, etc. to the pillow, claiming to help sleep , but it should be noted that some people may be sensitive to plants, and when placing a magnet in the pillow, you also need to pay attention to whether you will touch these hard objects when you fall asleep.
2. When some people use a pillow, they will mistakenly place it in a high position and only care about supporting the head, ignoring the support for the neck. In fact, the most important function of the pillow is to protect the cervical spine , to maintain its arc.
3. When choosing a pillow, you should press it down with your hands to test its softness and firmness, to avoid excessive firmness. A pillow with moderate hardness can reduce the pressure between the head and the pillow when the head is on the pillow, and make the blood circulation of the neck and head smoother.
4. Some people feel more comfortable without using a pillow when sleeping. This probably means that the cervical spine has been diseased or displaced, so it is more difficult to support when using a pillow. In this case, seek medical attention immediately.
5. When sleeping on the back, the cervical spine is easy to maintain the natural curvature, which is the best sleeping position. When sleeping on the side, the burden on the cervical spine will increase, so it is the second choice. When sleeping on the front, the head will definitely turn to the side , the most likely to cause dislocation of the cervical spine and shoulder muscle strain.
6. Avoid raising your arms over your head when falling asleep, because this action will pull the nerve mesh tissue of the arm, and press the muscles and blood vessels of the arms and shoulders at the same time, affecting the nerves and blood normal operation of the cycle.
Second, how to choose a baby’s pillow
The standard one must not exceed 4 cm
The spine of a newborn baby is basically straight. When lying flat, the back and the back of the head are on the same plane. It will not cause muscle tension and cause “stiff neck”. In addition, the baby’s head is large, almost as wide as the shoulders, and the head and body are on the same plane when lying on the side, which is more natural. Therefore, there is no need to use pillows at this time. However, in order for the baby to breastfeed, the side sleeping needs to be raised, some babies develop faster, and to prevent the baby’s head from sleeping (modern medicine has proven that the flat back of the head will affect the development of the cerebellum, and it is not beautiful in appearance). These reasons, Most mothers suffer from lack of baby-specific pillows, so they use towel folding pads instead. When the baby grows up to 3-5 months and can raise his head, the cervical spine will show a convex forward cervical curvature; after 6 months, the baby who begins to learn to crawl and learn to sit will have a backward physiological curvature of the thoracic spine.
Suggestion: In order to maintain the physiological curvature during sleep and maintain a comfortable position, a pillow should be used for infants 1-3 months after birth according to the situation. The height can be adjusted as appropriate, but should not exceed 4 cm. Children’s pillows are generally divided into 1-2 cm, 2-4 cm, 4-5 inside, and 5-7 cm pillows in multiple stages.
Purchase reminder: The main function of the pillow is to support the cervical spine, without “it”, the quality of sleep will be greatly reduced. There are many kinds of pillows on the market. When choosing a product, you must not be cheap. It is best to choose a professional, reputable and complete logo manufacturer, so that the quality can be guaranteed.
Standard Two Soft & Firm Fit
The baby’s pillow should be firm. Because the baby’s skull is soft, the fontanelle and the suture of the skull have not been completely closed, and a good pillow may cause deformities such as partial head and partial face in the baby with early rickets, which will affect the appearance. It will also wear out a circle of hair on the pillow and cause pillow baldness. Pillows that are too soft are not enough to support the pressure on the head of infants and young children when they lie down, which will put young babies, especially newborns, at risk of suffocation.
Suggestion: The choice of pillow core is generally buckwheat husks or tea leaves that have been brewed and dried in the sun. It is not only soft and hard, but also has strong hygroscopicity and air permeability, and is economical and easy to clean.
Purchase reminder: You should be careful when purchasing pillow cores, sniff and smell them, and carefully read the instructions on the production materials to avoid purchasing products containing poisons; feel the softness and hardness of the product, and check its For workmanship and integrity, it is best to choose natural and non-toxic materials for fillers. For example: buckwheat husks, chrysanthemums, tea leaves, etc., don’t be carried away by the so-called high-tech technology and forget the substantive content. As a result, you pick up sesame seeds and forget watermelon.
Standard 3 Soft and Breathable
The baby grows and develops rapidly, has a strong metabolism, and sweats a lot on the head. It is easy to soak the pillow when sleeping, and sweat Mixed with dandruff, it is easy to make pathogenic microorganisms adhere to the pillow. In addition, the baby often drools, and if it is not cleaned in time, it will give off a rancid smell in the long run.
Suggestion: The pillowcase can be made of cotton or silk.
Cleaning reminder: The pillowcase should be washed frequently, and the pillow core should also be removed for washing or exposed to the sun. Use the ultraviolet rays of the sun to kill bacteria and mites attached to the pillow. Provide the baby with the most comfortable and hygienic pillow, which is conducive to the healthy growth of the baby.
Standard 4 varies from person to person
Note: The start time of the pillow is closely related to the height of the pillow, and it is generally believed that the baby is 3 months old Start using the pillow, the standard is to see whether the cervical vertebra is suspended, or whether the cervical vertebra and the body are in a straight line. In fact, 3 months ago, the baby’s body was very different. After only 1 month, some babies’ shoulders were significantly wider than their heads, and their heads began to be lower when sleeping on their sides; The pressure on the head is high, and the head is also prone to be too low. At this time, parents can observe by themselves
Three basic elements of a good pillow
Long-term experience and research have shown that the basic function of a pillow as a sleep tool is to “Supporting” means “supporting your precious head”, so the important evaluation criterion for a pillow is first of all “supporting force”, and the evaluation of the supporting force of a pillow depends on each night. The department’s 8-hour support for the overall performance. For the basic function of the pillow, we summarize that a good pillow must have the most suitable supporting force, so a good pillow has three basic elements: 1 basic structure to support the neck 2 appropriate height 3 good filling material.
One of the three elements of the pillow The basic shape for supporting the neck: groove design, the middle is lower than the surrounding, in addition to supporting the head moderately, it can also support the head moderately neck. The left and right sides are thicker, which can automatically adapt to the side sleeping height of the human body when rolling over during sleep. Every part of this look ensures your ideal sleeping position. The 5 basic shapes of Shizhibao pillows include 5 parts (front, back, left and right lateral and middle parts), which moderately support the neck. Each section guarantees your ideal posture. Neck Unit: Gently supports the middle of the neck: Lower than the surrounding, in order to support the head. The sides are relatively thick, and it can automatically adapt to the side sleeping height of the human body when you roll over during sleep.
The second of the three elements of the pillow Proper height: the appropriate height of the pillow is more conducive to the blood circulation of the neck, providing enough oxygen for the brain, and the brain will be more awake and more energetic after waking up. full. With rich experience, Shizhibao sales consultants give customers suitable advice after measuring height, head circumference and neck curvature, and determine the suitable height. Choose from 5 basic heights and more than 10 height-adjustable pillows.
Three elements of pillows Good filling material: The filling material determines the firmness and efficacy of the pillow. At present, it is more popular to choose natural materials, such as kapok, cattail velvet, buckwheat husk, cotton, flowers, etc., and good natural physiotherapy materials can also be added to increase the efficacy of the pillow, such as silkworm sand, cassia seeds, Chinese incense, lavender, Vitex, apocynum , Ligustrum lucidum, Ginkgo biloba, etc. Shizhibao carefully selects more than 10 different basic fillers and more than 40 composite fillers, so that the pillows have different elasticity, hardness and natural effects, allowing customers to choose a suitable one. Shizhibao also divides pillows into three categories: soft pillows, hard pillows and neutral pillows according to different filling materials, which is convenient for customers to choose. In addition, pillows are mostly soft and hard double-sided and other structures, customers can choose soft and hard according to their own preferences. face to quickly fall asleep.
