| A breastfeeding pillow is designed to make feeding | | | | making it hard rather than easy to feed the baby. |
| times fun and comfortable for both mother and baby. It | | | | Some of them comprises of three separate pillows |
| is rather difficult for the new mothers to sit up and | | | | that can be used as regular pillows after that baby has |
| breastfeed her baby, as her body feels sore and tired. | | | | been weaned. Make sure that the filling is anti-allergic |
| Most moms have trouble breastfeeding their baby, as | | | | and that you can machine wash and maintain the |
| their aching back prevents them from enjoying the | | | | pillow and cover easily. Getting a couple of spare |
| precious moments of bonding with their newborn baby. | | | | covers is a good idea, as feeding times can become |
| This is when a gift such as a breastfeeding pillow will | | | | messy sometimes! |
| be appreciated. | | | | Do not buy a breastfeeding pillow that is rounded at |
| Breastfeeding Pillows | | | | the top or that is angled, as it may not make feeding |
| They are usually shaped like a "U" and can fit snugly | | | | times comfortable, instead makes it tough for the |
| around the mother's waist. The baby is placed on the | | | | mother and her baby. |
| pillow during nursing time, which greatly reduces the | | | | You may shop for a breastfeeding pillow that has |
| strain on the mother's aching back, arms and shoulders. | | | | pockets or provision for holding items such as a TV |
| It offers the lactating mother considerable relief from | | | | remote, burp clothes, diapers etc. If you are hesitating |
| back pain and other such pregnancy symptoms that | | | | wondering if it will serve any purpose after the few |
| trouble a woman for long. A breastfeeding pillow | | | | months of breastfeeding, well relax, they can be used |
| makes feeding fun and enjoyable for both mother and | | | | to support your baby, while he/she is trying to sit up. |
| baby. | | | | They are perfect gifts to give to the new mom or can |
| They are meant to be used by the mother, who | | | | be welcome gifts at a baby shower. They are |
| prefers sitting on a bed or a couch, as the rounded | | | | inexpensive, but extremely functional accessories. |
| U-shaped pillow may not be comfortable if you insist | | | | Most expectant moms shop for a maternity pillow |
| on feeding your baby by sitting in a rocker. Parents, | | | | during the third trimester. They do so as they gain |
| who wish to bottle-feed the baby, can use the | | | | considerable relief, as the pillow supports their Buddha |
| breastfeeding pillow too. Fathers who wish to bottle | | | | belly, taking away the strain from their aching backs. A |
| feed the baby will find it just as comfortable to use it | | | | good night's sleep can help you deal better with the |
| as mothers. | | | | various pregnancy symptoms than after being awake |
| They are usually about 5" thick and need to be made | | | | all night long. The maternity pillow can become a |
| of a material that is soft and at the same time firm. | | | | breastfeeding pillow after childbirth, making it a very |
| This is because; it should hold the baby comfortably, | | | | worthwhile investment. |
| instead of causing the baby to sink into the pillow, | | | | |