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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Pillows aren’t safe for babies. They can smother.
When I was a child I didn’t use a pillow because I slept on my stomach. But as I became older stomach sleeping was no longer comfortable. Stomach sleeping is not recommended because it puts stress on your back and neck.
But if you aren’t a baby a pillow is recommended if you sleep on your side or back. Pillows are intended to keep your spine in a neutral position.
If you are more comfortable without a pillow, and you aren’t a stomach sleeper, maybe the pillow you use is just too thick or firm. Try a thinner or softer pillow and see how that feels.
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