Eli5: Why do adults sleep with pillows when babies do not? What are the benefits of using a pillow as an adult?

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I noticed that I actually slept better this week when I wasn’t using a pillow. Made me curious.

ETA: I think my framing was slightly unhelpful. I do understand why babies don’t sleep with pillows due to the risks. I am more curious about if there are benefits to using a pillow as an adult.

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OP, maybe you’d benefit from a less dense pillow, i.e. one that allows your head to sink closer to the mattress, but still provides some comfort. I sleep on my belly and this was a game changer for me.

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