There’s so much info out there about infant sleep. But once your little sleepyhead grows up (a tiny bit) and the rules are loosened, even more questions arise—like, what about toddler pillows?
It wasn’t until my son turned two and had started to keep stuffies and toddler blankets in his crib that it suddenly dawned on me that he might need a toddler pillow. I was staring lovingly at the monitor (he’s so cute once he’s finally agreed to go to sleep) when I first had the thought. His little head lay flush against his mattress, and I wondered: Does a two year-old need a pillow? And if so, what type of pillow should he have?
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a child should not have a pillow until age two. Dana Sanderson, MD, a pediatrician who practices in the Bronx, says that if you notice your toddler using a stuffed animal or their arm as a pillow, that’s when to start considering buying them a pillow. You might be wondering, Is it okay to simply use an extra adult pillow in the toddler bed? “While any appropriately sized pillow that is not too soft is usually okay, toddler pillows are great because they’re slightly firmer and smaller than adult-sized pillows,” she says. “This supports your toddler’s neck and reduces the risk of the pillow becoming a suffocation hazard.” As for which ones to pick: “Organic materials such as 100% cotton are great options, as are breathable and easy to clean materials,” says Dr. Sanderson. And for kids with environmental allergies, a hypoallergenic pillow is key. “Hypoallergenic pillows are made from synthetic materials that do not allow dust mites and allergens to be trapped inside.”
After testing a bunch of popular pillows for toddlers, below are the best ones for your little one’s head—all approved by experts.
The best toddler pillows, at a glance
Best Overall: KeaBabies My Little Dreamy Pillow With Pillowcase, $20Best Budget: Utopia Bedding Pillow, $17Best for Travel: Coolbebe Kids Chin-Supporting Travel Neck Pillow, $17Best Hypoallergenic: Choc Chick Hypoallergenic Pillow, $20Best Cooling: Nestl Cooling Toddler Pillow, $33Best Organic: Avocado Organic Toddler Pillow, $34
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KeaBabies My Little Dreamy Pillow with Pillowcase
Original image by Glamour tester Jana Pollack
This is the first pillow that I bought my son. It’s a simple, comfy option that’s hypoallergenic and meets Oeko-Tex 100 standards (Translation: It’s made of high-quality textiles without any harmful substances). It’s firm enough to offer great spinal support, and the 100% cotton removable pillowcase is machine washable. Even better? There are 50 choices of design for the pillowcase, including options like The Wild (pictured, and preferred by my son), Dinoworld, Hot Air Balloon, and Swan Lake.
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Utopia Bedding Pillow (2-Pack)
Original image by Glamour tester Jana Pollack
This two-pack of pillows is great if you’re on a lower budget. They were fluffier than I expected, with a cotton-blend cover and a striped pattern that comes in a variety of kid-friendly colors. And having two is a nice way to guarantee that at least one will always be clean and ready to pop in the toddler bed.
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