A.K. asks from Sahuarita, AZ on October 21, 2009
Son Drools While Sleeping
Hi Moms, I need some help. My 3 year old drools in his sleep every night. This drool makes his pillow smell awful. I have been throwing out pillows every other week because I can't stand their stench when I give him a kiss goodnight. I wash his pillowcases often but I can't find anything to put over the pillow to protect it from absorbing his drool. Please help!
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D.K. answers from Phoenix on October 24, 2009
My concern is more with the stench than with the drool itself. Usually this is a sign of infection. You should mention it to the Dr. He may have a tooth infection or he could have something else going on.
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M.C. answers from Albuquerque on October 22, 2009
If you can sew I would recommend sewing a protective pillow case out of the material that you would use on a crib, under the sheet to protect the matress. It is waterproof. Just sew and add a zipper and you should be good to go.
T.C. answers from Albuquerque on October 21, 2009
Hi A.,
You can buy pillow-liners, to go between the case and pillow. They won't absorb everything, but you can take them off and bleach them in the wash all you want, and the pillows should last longer.
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C.R. answers from Las Cruces on October 22, 2009
I put an allergy cover over my son's pillow and that seems to work well. They go over the pillow, underneath the pillow case. They seem to be water proof (and dust proof) and they are washable. It's not an expensive cover. I bought one at Wal Mart and the other at Target and they've been working for months.
K.B. answers from Yuma on October 22, 2009
You can search online for pillow protectors. I found one at NorthShoreCare.com. Waterproof pillow protectors. It's a little pricey, but has to be better than buying new pillows all the time!
D.W. answers from Phoenix on October 21, 2009
Hello!
Do you think his pediatrician or dentist could comment? Maybe they either have a recommendation or a solution.
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D.K. answers from Phoenix on October 24, 2009
My concern is more with the stench than with the drool itself. Usually this is a sign of infection. You should mention it to the Dr. He may have a tooth infection or he could have something else going on.
D.D. answers from Phoenix on October 22, 2009
You might be able to find a plastic cover that zips closed and then put your pillow case over that, kind of like a crib mattress protector. Is the pillow machine washable? If yes then use vinegar in your wash. Good luck.
D.K. answers from Phoenix on October 22, 2009
Walmart has pillow covers just like mattress covers they are down the same isle as the pillows.. you can also wash your pillows in hot water.. My mother actually does this & the dentist told her it was due to something (sorry my mind just went blank) talk to your peditrician & your dentist.. If you can't find the cover you can go to the fabric store & they have waterproof material & make one. If your in east mesa area let me know my motehr in lawis a seamstress.. good luck
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