If you plan to breastfeed your baby, you should consider getting a special nursing pillow. It provides comfort and stability both for you and the baby. The available nursing pillows allow the child to be positioned in various ways. Check how you should use the nursing pillow and why.

What is a nursing/feeding pillow?

It is a comfortable C-shaped pillow specifically designed to to provide most comfortable and safe position for baby and the mother during nursing or feeding. The child will be stabilized and comfortable while mother’s arms will be provided with support, thanks to which she will be relieved of strained neck and back muscles spasms. From the first moments of feeding, the pillow gives the baby a sense of closeness, softness and security. Last but not least it helps dads to take the proper and comfortable position when feeding with the bottle.

The pillow can be used not only during feeding. In the later stages of the child’s development, the pillow will help her or him to maintain the proper position when lying down on the tummy and pulling up. It is also useful for learning how to sit. With the first attempts it will serve as a support acting as a protective surface. It also works as a protection for the baby when lying down. It is a very practical, multi-functional product that will be useful at many stages of child’s development.

What is a nursing/feeding pillow?

The nursing pillow is super easy to use, it does not require any skills or following  complicated procedures. All you have to do is put it on your lap with the inside part towards your body to cover your waist. Then place the child on the pillow in a comfortable position and place the baby against the breast so that she or he can latch easily. The newborn will need additional support of mother’s hand. An older child can be placed directly on the pillow without fear of sliding off. For safety, you can also gently embrace the baby with your hand. The pillow and the position will guarantee the necessary protection.

What is a nursing/feeding pillow?

The nursing/feeding pillow is a multi-functional pillow with an ergonomic C-shape that is a great solution for every mother, regardless of whether she is breastfeeding or bottle feeding. Its basic function is to provide convenience during feeding and works perfectly in this role. It eliminates back pain caused by taking an incorrect position. In addition, it brings relief to tired arms, reduces neck and neck muscle tension, which means that the nursing mother is relaxed. Stress inhibits milk secretion and reduces its volume. However, the more comfortable a woman feels, the more relaxed she is and the easier and longer the milk will flow.

Thanks to the use of a feeding pillow, you can take a cozy and comfortable position while nursing. In addition, the pillow has the advantage of minimizing the risk of baby colic and infection as well as the nipple pain and maceration in mom. The nursing pillow allows the baby to be properly latched to the breast.

How do you choose the right feeding pillow?

When choosing a nursing/feeding pillow, pay attention to whether it has properly profiled edges, because it depends on whether it will fit well to the body. Materials used in the production process are also important, they should be soft, pleasant to the touch, easy to clean and of course certified. It’s best to choose natural fabrics instead of cheap synthetics, the former are safer, more airy and anti-allergic. Also pay attention to the size of the pillow as well as its shape and level of hardness. It should be ideally suited to your needs and preferences.