What kind of pillow should I use for breastfeeding?

Boppy Boppy x Babylist Original Feeding and Infant Support Pillow. Boppy is the original, U-shaped nursing pillow (it was first introduced 25 years ago), and it remains the most popular nursing pillow on the market. It’s fully machine washable for the inevitable spit up or unfortunate diaper explosion.

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Furthermore, is a breast feeding pillow worth it?

A breastfeeding pillow might be helpful for some mothers in the early weeks but for others it can mean baby is too high at the breast. Pillows can be helpful to support a mother’s back or arms after baby is latched, but existing cushions or pillows off the bed can also serve this purpose.

Simply so, is a Boppy nursing pillow worth it? The Boppy is great in quality, but the design is not ideal for nursing an infant. There is a gap between your stomach and the pillow when you put it around you, which I had to “stuff” with receiving blankets to make comfortable and prevent baby from falling in the gap.

Considering this, what can I use instead of a Boppy Pillow?

My Brest Friend is a nursing pillow that, in many ways, is like a Boppy. They both help with the sometimes awkward process of feeding your baby. But, unlike the Boppy, the top side of the My Brest Friend pillow is flat, which means your baby stays put while you feed them.

Can I use a neck pillow as a nursing pillow?

Can I just use a regular pillow for nursing? You can use a regular pillow as long as it feels good for your body type and nursing position.

Can you use Boppy lounger for breastfeeding?

The recommended uses for the Boppy® Pillow are nursing and bottle feeding, propping, tummy time and sitting. Never allow baby to sleep on a Boppy® Pillow or Boppy® Newborn Lounger.

How can I get my newborn to nurse without a pillow?

If no pillow is available, crossing your leg on the side you are nursing will bring your baby closer to your breast. A lap pillow is essential for women who deliver by C-section to keep the baby’s weight from pressing against their incision.

How long can you use nursing pillow?

Once securely latched get the other baby and put them to the other breast. The breastfeeding pillow supports babies up to 18 months and about 20 pounds. More importantly is that you and your baby are comfortable.

When can baby use Boppy pillow?

Nursing, propping, tummy time, sitting – the Boppy Original Feeding and Infant Support Pillow gives awake-time support throughout baby’s first year. Recommended age: 0-12 months. Designed for your baby’s supervised, awake time. This product is not for sleep.

Can babies sleep in a Boppy Pillow?

Is a Boppy® Pillow safe for baby to sleep on? No. Never allow baby to sleep on a Boppy® Pillow. Boppy products are created for adult-supervised awake-time only.

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