Best Nursing Pillows

If you’ve been looking in a breastfeeding pillow/nursing pillow, you probably know that a good nursing pillow will cost you between $30 to $80. Because they are not that cheap, many wonder how essential they are. And what are you the difference between a 30 and an 80 dollars nursing pillow? Should you use one, and if so, what criteria should determine the purchase of your pillow. Here are some great breastfeeding/nursing pillows we highly recommend. See below for tips on how to choose your feeding pillow.

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1. Boppy

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Many mom swear only by Boppy products. They are comfy and real back savers. The Boppy nursing pillows have eliminated many back pains and problems due to breastfeeding. Moreover, baby will love sitting and playing with the pillow after their feeding session! The Boppy Nursing Pillow with Slipcover is our bestseller (suggested price: $34.99). A few glances at the review and you will know why! Some mom, however, prefer theBoppy Classic Nursing Pillow with Soft Boa Slipcover, much softer and cuter for a few bucks more (suggested price: $44.99). Small downsize? Some moms find that their baby tend to roll around on the Boppy (see Leachco below).

If you want something more green, Boppy also offer a large selection of organic removable slipcovers that will fit all the Boppy nursing pillows, made of 100% organic cotton, such as the Boppy 100% Organic Cotton Slipcover (suggested detailed price: $24.99).

2. Leachco Cuddle-U Nursing Pillow

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The Leachco Cuddle-U Nursing Pillow is much more than just a nursing pillow(suggested price: $31.95). This firm U-shape pillow ensures baby safety and support alike. The only downsize some moms find with the Boppy is that baby can sometimes roll around the nursing pillow. Leachco Cuddle-U has resolved the problem by adding a seat wrap that prevents baby from slipping out.

3. My Best Friend Pillow

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My Best Friend Pillow nursing pillows (suggested price: $42)will securely wrap around mom’s waist. For extra comfort, the pillow comes with a backrest, pockets and an adjustable silent-release strap. Small dowsize, My Best Friend Pillow is much more bulkier than Bobby. For extra comfort and convenience, the My Best Friend Deluxe Pillow (suggested price: $49)has a velcro strap for one hand release and an extra soft baby plush fabric.

4. Utterly Yours Breast Pillow

The Utterly Yours Breast Pillow is different from the other breastfeeding pillows by giving support to the breast rather than supporter the baby. This nursing is especially great for mom with larger breasts. Suggested price: $29.95

THE SPECIALITIES

Twin Breastfeeding Pillow

Having twins? Not a problem, you simply need the right tool, a twin nursing pillow. The My Brest Friend Twins Plus Deluxe Nursing Pillow provide the right amount of support for both you and the babies. This pillow will make breastfeeding of twins just like breeze. Suggested price: $76

Organic Nursing Pillow

While Boppy only offer an alternative to a fully organic pillow (organic cover), The Nesting Pillow- Organic Nursing Pillow with Aqua Washable Slipcover is 100% organic, filled with organic buckwheat hulls and made with a soft 100% organic material washable slipcover. Suggested price: $87

For Larger Moms

Unfortunately, the complaints of many moms regarding many of the previous items is that they are simply not suitable for larger mom. Luckily, you can breasfeed in peace as there are great breastfeeding pillows for you! The Luna Lullaby Bosom Baby Nursing Pillow is perfect for babies and moms of any size, plus they are also large enough to accommodate twins. Suggested price: $60

How useful are nursing pillows?

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A nursing pillow is really a cushion shaped into a quarter or half moon and filled with different types of material, depending on the brand and the price you are willing to pay. While they are not a necessity per say, breastfeeding pillows can be useful in many ways. First, these specialized pillows can help with the positioning of the baby, and give the baby a more secure position while breastfeeding. They also allow the breastfeeding mom to find a more relaxing and comfortable position. It is ideally used when mom decides to lie down on the side, but can also be used between the knees, or can be folded to bring the legs higher.

They also provide the mom with more flexibility when she is breastfeeding. Because the baby is securely latch, breastfeeding mom can now feed herself (a hungry baby makes a hungry mom!), read a book, change the channel of the TV or even get some work done!

Nursing pillows can also help in other situations. For example, they are a great tool to help breastfeeding twins, or can even be used for bottle feeding. Overall, they simply provide both the baby and the newborn baby a more enjoyable and comfortable experience during breastfeeding.

So the answer to “is it useful” is yes, but now the question is how to choose?

Choosing your breastfeeding pillow

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The normal length of a nursing pillow should average between 63 to 71 inches (160 to 180 cm), in order for the pillow to hug the mom tightly during feeding. There are many types of filling. The most common one type of filling are the polystyrene microbeads. These pillows have the advantage of being extremely comfy and light. If you like the idea of having an organic product, more and more manufacturers give the option of having a buckwheat hulls fill. Moreover, the buckwheat gives the pillow a more natural and pleasant smell, and makes the cushion ferm and comfy for both mom and baby. However, if you are allergic to wheat and other types of grains should opt for other types of material.

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Best Nursing Pillows – Feeding Pillows