Feeding Cushions?

Rebaby · Jul 1st, 2009, 10:36 AM

Sorry to sneak over from 2nd tri but i have a quick question for all you breastfeeding ladies!

I am planning to breastfeed and have been looking at what feeding/support cushions are available to buy and was wondering what everyone would recommend?

Are some better than others or are they all mostly the same? Do any of you get by without using one but just using ordinary pillows/cushions?

Thanks!

Mervs Mum · Jul 1st, 2009, 10:41 AM

I preferred normal pillows to start with even though I had a V pillow. Even if you dont use it right away or ever for BFing, they make a great little prop/nest for tiny babies!

PeanutBean · Jul 1st, 2009, 11:06 AM

I had a cushion from my sister, one of the round ones that go round your middle but I can't say I found it very helpful. It was rather hard and didn't seem to be at the right height. I found normal pillows better as they could be arranged for side on feeding or the normal cradle holds and built up to whatever height I needed. I did use the BF pillow for lumber support for a while though!

Sarahkka · Jul 1st, 2009, 11:12 AM

I tried to get by without one, but I found that I was really hunching over to feed Simon and that my back was starting to hurt. I would stack regular pillows to try to lift him up, but it didn't stay in place very well. The U-shaped nursing pillow stayed in place better, and the one I bought (The Nursing Buddy or something like that) was fairly thick, so it really lifted Simon up to me.
I have used it as a nursing pillow and as a baby prop and it's Simon's favourite place to nap. It was a good buy for me. I have heard many women say they wouldn't bother, though. Here they are about $60 CAD, so it's a bit to spend if you aren't sure you'll use it. See if you can borrow one first and then decide, maybe?

Lu28 · Jul 1st, 2009, 11:12 AM

I have a cushion called a Boppy, not sure if you can get them in the UK, it was a present from America. I've found it to be really good. Wraps around your waist and is very soft. I would still need to put a small cushion under the bit where LO's head is to get her up to the right height but then again she's a long baby and I'm long in the body so that could just be us! I'd definitely recommend it.

Samantha675 · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:24 PM

I had a Boppy as well and really liked it.

techi_girly · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:34 PM

i used a widgey breastfeeding cushion which was great for the first month or so as i was finding it difficult to position Oliver. As soon as we got the hang of bf i didnt need it though. hope this helps

massacubano · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:35 PM

I love my boppy!!!! I highly suggest that brand..

JayleighAnn · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:37 PM

We have a widgey and I love it, so easy to use, but only when sat up on the settee, I find it slips if I'm sat up in bed, but when in bed I feed laying down anyway so it doesn't really matter.

Cazzyg · Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:14 AM

I have this cushion and I love it

http://www.baby-central.co.uk/item/D..._48_489_1.html

I use it for feeding and now as a support to help LO sit up. It went on holiday with us too.

Jul 1st, 2009, 10:36 AM	#1
Rebaby Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 4,698	Feeding Cushions? Sorry to sneak over from 2nd tri but i have a quick question for all you breastfeeding ladies! I am planning to breastfeed and have been looking at what feeding/support cushions are available to buy and was wondering what everyone would recommend? Are some better than others or are they all mostly the same? Do any of you get by without using one but just using ordinary pillows/cushions? Thanks!

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Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,344	I preferred normal pillows to start with even though I had a V pillow. Even if you dont use it right away or ever for BFing, they make a great little prop/nest for tiny babies!
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Jul 1st, 2009, 11:06 AM	#3
PeanutBean Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 18,226	I had a cushion from my sister, one of the round ones that go round your middle but I can't say I found it very helpful. It was rather hard and didn't seem to be at the right height. I found normal pillows better as they could be arranged for side on feeding or the normal cradle holds and built up to whatever height I needed. I did use the BF pillow for lumber support for a while though!

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Jul 1st, 2009, 11:12 AM	#4
Sarahkka Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 8,748	I tried to get by without one, but I found that I was really hunching over to feed Simon and that my back was starting to hurt. I would stack regular pillows to try to lift him up, but it didn't stay in place very well. The U-shaped nursing pillow stayed in place better, and the one I bought (The Nursing Buddy or something like that) was fairly thick, so it really lifted Simon up to me. I have used it as a nursing pillow and as a baby prop and it's Simon's favourite place to nap. It was a good buy for me. I have heard many women say they wouldn't bother, though. Here they are about $60 CAD, so it's a bit to spend if you aren't sure you'll use it. See if you can borrow one first and then decide, maybe?

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Jul 1st, 2009, 11:12 AM	#5
Lu28 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 12,646	I have a cushion called a Boppy, not sure if you can get them in the UK, it was a present from America. I've found it to be really good. Wraps around your waist and is very soft. I would still need to put a small cushion under the bit where LO's head is to get her up to the right height but then again she's a long baby and I'm long in the body so that could just be us! I'd definitely recommend it.
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Samantha675 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,123	I had a Boppy as well and really liked it.

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Jul 1st, 2009, 12:34 PM	#7
techi_girly Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wales Posts: 566	i used a widgey breastfeeding cushion which was great for the first month or so as i was finding it difficult to position Oliver. As soon as we got the hang of bf i didnt need it though. hope this helps

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massacubano Other Inactive Join Date: Oct 2008	I love my boppy!!!! I highly suggest that brand..
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JayleighAnn Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 4,182	We have a widgey and I love it, so easy to use, but only when sat up on the settee, I find it slips if I'm sat up in bed, but when in bed I feed laying down anyway so it doesn't really matter.

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Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:14 AM	#10
Cazzyg Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Falkirk, UK Posts: 349	I have this cushion and I love it http://www.baby-central.co.uk/item/D..._48_489_1.html I use it for feeding and now as a support to help LO sit up. It went on holiday with us too.

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