Breastfeeding Pillow Makes Feeding Fun For Both Mom And The Baby
By Apurvashree

A breastfeeding pillow is designed to make feeding times fun and comfortable for both mother and baby. It is rather difficult for the new mothers to sit up and breastfeed her baby, as her body feels sore and tired. Most moms have trouble breastfeeding their baby, as their aching back prevents them from enjoying the precious moments of bonding with their newborn baby. This is when a gift such as a breastfeeding pillow will be appreciated.

Breastfeeding Pillows


They are usually shaped like a "U" and can fit snugly around the mother's waist. The baby is placed on the pillow during nursing time, which greatly reduces the strain on the mother's aching back, arms and shoulders. It offers the lactating mother considerable relief from back pain and other such pregnancy symptoms that trouble a woman for long. A breastfeeding pillow makes feeding fun and enjoyable for both mother and baby.

They are meant to be used by the mother, who prefers sitting on a bed or a couch, as the rounded U-shaped pillow may not be comfortable if you insist on feeding your baby by sitting in a rocker. Parents, who wish to bottle-feed the baby, can use the breastfeeding pillow too. Fathers who wish to bottle feed the baby will find it just as comfortable to use it as mothers.

They are usually about 5" thick and need to be made of a material that is soft and at the same time firm. This is because; it should hold the baby comfortably, instead of causing the baby to sink into the pillow, making it hard rather than easy to feed the baby. Some of them comprises of three separate pillows that can be used as regular pillows after that baby has been weaned. Make sure that the filling is anti-allergic and that you can machine wash and maintain the pillow and cover easily. Getting a couple of spare covers is a good idea, as

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feeding times can become messy sometimes!

Do not buy a breastfeeding pillow that is rounded at the top or that is angled, as it may not make feeding times comfortable, instead makes it tough for the mother and her baby.

You may shop for a breastfeeding pillow that has pockets or provision for holding items such as a TV remote, burp clothes, diapers etc. If you are hesitating wondering if it will serve any purpose after the few months of breastfeeding, well relax, they can be used to support your baby, while he/she is trying to sit up. They are perfect gifts to give to the new mom or can be welcome gifts at a baby shower. They are inexpensive, but extremely functional accessories.

Most expectant moms shop for a maternity pillow during the third trimester. They do so as they gain considerable relief, as the pillow supports their Buddha belly, taking away the strain from their aching backs. A good night's sleep can help you deal better with the various pregnancy symptoms than after being awake all night long. The maternity pillow can become a breastfeeding pillow after childbirth, making it a very worthwhile investment.

By: Apurvashree

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Breastfeeding pillow is the most useful accessory that nursing mothers are sure to appreciate. They can help ease pregnancy symptoms such as back pain that the lactating mother may be experiencing during the baby's feeding times. For more information visit pregnancy period.