Breastfeeding pillow?

Aidan's Mummy · Apr 7th, 2012, 13:43 PM

Hi ladies

I'm just getting the last bits and bobs for Olivers arrival and I was wondering if it was worth getting a breastfeeding pillow? Do they help with postioning etc? Are they comfy for baby? They seem to look ok but never really asked anyone how they are to use x

Lownthwaite · Apr 7th, 2012, 17:11 PM

Mine was an absolute god send!

It really help positioning and to eleviate pain from my section when BF.

I also found it comfy round my back to help support my back in late pregnancy and when recovering from the section

tommyg · Apr 7th, 2012, 17:31 PM

Never had one, initally I tried to use a pillow from the bed and couldn't really get comfy with it so concluded that I'd probably find the same with a special pillow.

I'd be tempted to see how you get on BFing before comitting to the expence.

LilianA · Apr 7th, 2012, 17:36 PM

I have the breastfriend one that wraps around and has a buckle and I love it..It is so much more comfy to breastfeed with it than with out. it elevates baby and that preIvents my back pain.

YoshiPikachu · Apr 7th, 2012, 23:40 PM

I have a Boppy and I love it!

jbeard502 · Apr 8th, 2012, 00:24 AM

The Brest Friend is the way to go.

rachy07nz · Apr 8th, 2012, 00:53 AM

I just bought a v-shaped pillow (£9.99 from Dunelm plus cover £2.99 - uk), and found this so useful for sitting up in bed to do night feeds in the early days. I found after a while at night, nursing while lying down worked best for me and lo, it means we sort of accidentally started co-sleeping! But this works well for us. I never used the pillow for daytime feeds but only because I never got around to it! Other than that I never used any special bf pillows xx

xsadiex · Apr 8th, 2012, 07:00 AM

I have a V - shaped pillow, its great as it prevents arm ache and is very comfy for LO he sleeps on it on my lap after feeding.

jem77 · Apr 8th, 2012, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by YoshiPikachu

I have a Boppy and I love it!

I have a boppy too. It's great! Perfect for feeding, and I also use it to prop her up to just hang out. When she gets a bit bigger it can also be used for tummy time. Boppy is a multiple use pillow! Love it!

Sovereign · Apr 8th, 2012, 10:10 AM

I have one called a widgey and its great, it really helps x

Apr 7th, 2012, 13:43 PM	#1
Aidan's Mummy Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hull Posts: 12,252	Breastfeeding pillow? Hi ladies I'm just getting the last bits and bobs for Olivers arrival and I was wondering if it was worth getting a breastfeeding pillow? Do they help with postioning etc? Are they comfy for baby? They seem to look ok but never really asked anyone how they are to use x

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Apr 7th, 2012, 17:11 PM	#2
Lownthwaite Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England Posts: 3,142	Mine was an absolute god send! It really help positioning and to eleviate pain from my section when BF. I also found it comfy round my back to help support my back in late pregnancy and when recovering from the section

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tommyg Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,289	Never had one, initally I tried to use a pillow from the bed and couldn't really get comfy with it so concluded that I'd probably find the same with a special pillow. I'd be tempted to see how you get on BFing before comitting to the expence.

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LilianA Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,126	I have the breastfriend one that wraps around and has a buckle and I love it..It is so much more comfy to breastfeed with it than with out. it elevates baby and that preIvents my back pain.

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YoshiPikachu Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,018	I have a Boppy and I love it!

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jbeard502 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 290	The Brest Friend is the way to go.

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Apr 8th, 2012, 00:53 AM	#7
rachy07nz Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Staffs, UK Posts: 395	I just bought a v-shaped pillow (£9.99 from Dunelm plus cover £2.99 - uk), and found this so useful for sitting up in bed to do night feeds in the early days. I found after a while at night, nursing while lying down worked best for me and lo, it means we sort of accidentally started co-sleeping! But this works well for us. I never used the pillow for daytime feeds but only because I never got around to it! Other than that I never used any special bf pillows xx

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xsadiex Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: West sussex Posts: 2,848	I have a V - shaped pillow, its great as it prevents arm ache and is very comfy for LO he sleeps on it on my lap after feeding.

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Sovereign Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 7,244	I have one called a widgey and its great, it really helps x

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