The nursing pillow is a particular ergonomic pillow designed to strain mothers' backs and arms as little as possible when feeding. Not only that: the baby also benefits from it. In fact, he can thus assume the most correct position, avoiding getting too tired and interrupting the feed prematurely. They wrap around your hips, offering a soft and comfortable support surface for both you and your baby. No more annoying back, limb or neck pain as the pillow allows you to adopt the right posture, keeping your baby comfortably on your knees, making feeding pleasant for both of you.
There are several types of nursing pillows but they all offer the same convenience: keeping your hands free while feeding your baby.
What Types Are There?
Now that we have clarified what a pregnancy and breastfeeding pillow is, let's see in detail what the different models and different types exist.
There are several cushions on the market, of different shapes and materials. Let's first of all see the difference between the rigid or semi-rigid pillow and the soft one.
The first type gives the baby great support during feeding. It is also useful in case he falls asleep as it is much easier to carry.
The soft pillow, on the other hand, is also helpful for you mothers. You can put it behind your back while breastfeeding and find the right position for you.
The nursing pillow can be circular in shape, with two arms meeting in the center, like a donut. This type of pillow called a "feeding donut" can be used by children who are starting to assume an upright position, as a semi-rigid support.
The other type of nursing pillow is the snake-shaped one, which is bulkier but less padded. In addition to breastfeeding, this is suitable as a belly support and as a back aid during pregnancy.
The Recommended Nursing Pillow Models
We certainly recommend cushions filled with natural fibers because they are products that will come into direct contact with your baby's delicate skin; padding made from synthetic materials can cause irritation, although they may feel softer and more comfortable to the touch than padding made from natural materials.
Below we insert some small reviews of two of the most used nursing pillow models.
– Boppy nursing pillow. It is a smaller cushion than the others, facilitating its daily use, even when you are away from home. It follows the baby's growth step by step, even in the post-nursing phase because it provides solid support during the first attempts to walk. It is removable and easily washable.
– Dreamwizard U-shaped pillow which will support you during your pregnancy, at first, and which will subsequently help you breastfeed your baby. It consists of a hypoallergenic cotton padding and can be easily washed in the washing machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
•Can it be used as a pregnancy pillow?
Absolutely yes! The snake breastfeeding pillow provides excellent support while you are pregnant, reduces back pain and allows you to always assume an optimal position.
•Are they machine washable?
Some cushions have removable covers allowing you to always keep them sanitized to the maximum. Those that are not removable are machine washable.
•Can it be used as a reducer in the cot?
Certain! If the baby falls asleep during the feed, you can take him with the whole pillow and lay him comfortably in the cot, without the danger of waking up!
