My Brest FriendOriginal Nursing Pillow Enhanced Ergonomics Essential Breastfeeding Pillow Support For Mom & Baby W/ Convenient Side Pocket, Double Straps & Slipcover, Horizon

3 Year and Second Baby Update!!:We just had our second born 6 weeks ago and I came back to update this review because I feel that strongly about this pillow. Everything I wrote before still holds true. We are using the exact same pillow that we purchased for our first. It is a little softer but still so much more firm than any other pillow we’ve ever used, the back piece hasn’t kept its perfect shape, but that’s to be expected considering I used it so many times daily for an entire year of feeding my first. Once again I feel like it has saved my breastfeeding journey. If someone asked me, this pillow would hands down be the number one item I recommended someone place on their baby registry.Our son was born with a seriously horrible latch. I was gifted several Boppy pillows at our baby shower. Upon coming home from the hospital I was excited to try them out and see if they aided in positioning and thus his latch. A week of trying to manage those flimsy pillows and both baby and I were FRUSTRATED. I would use two at once, use one with additional pillows on either side, use one with a towel rolled under his head, etc. Baby was uncomfortable from sliding around and constantly being repositioned while trying eat and my nipples were taking a beating from a bad latch made worse by inadequate positioning. A lactation consultant suggested trying the Breast Friend pillow and it immediately changed our breast feeding journey. It didn’t completely solve the latch issues that we were having, but it made both of us comfortable enough that we could easily work through them.The best parts of this pillow include:1. It attaches to you so you can get situated and prepped and then pick up your little one and place them on you. In comparison, the Boppy does not stay in place whatsoever. Often it would slip off of me or slide while I was seated and nursing- causing baby to slide down and tug at the nipples.2. It is also a stiffer foam which helps keep baby right where you put them and decreases fatigue on mom’s arms.3. The pocket is a nice added feature as you can keep nipple shields, cream, pads, etc in there for safe keeping.4. The lumbar support really does help keep my lower back comfortable when feeding.Food for thought:1. Our birth was a cesarean and when I first tried this pillow I was 1 week post partum. As to be expected, it was mildly uncomfortable pressing on my abdomen. I suppose you could not tighten the strap as much, but the pillow would not stay on as well. I found that it was mild enough and helpful enough to keep using it.2. I wish that the fabric was coated with a waterproof liner on the inside. Baby has had two blowouts while eating that have discolored the foam pillow.3. It is difficult to get the cover on after washing as some others have commented. Just take your time and be patient. The foam around the back lumbar area acts like it could easily tear if manipulated too harshly.4. The first couple of weeks we exclusively used the football hold. I slid the pillow to be slightly off center to help with this position. Once baby figured out his latch a little better, we switched to cross hold and this pillow became even more comfortable for us.Once Baby gets bigger and has better control of his head and body the Boppy may work better for some. But for right now, we are 5 weeks PP and this pillow continues to be the most used baby item we purchased. While it was pricey for a pillow, I would gladly purchase again for the difference it made in breast feeding.

I love the My Brest Friend pillow! First of all, it has a back support that feels great. It has a belt buckle that keeps it in place so if I have to move to another spot with my baby, it just sits on my hips while I carry my baby. It's super comfortable and has these bumps on them to pillow your baby's head. Best of all, you can buy the protective cover to protect the foam underneath. If you want cute covers, they have them too.I have both the My Brest Friend and the Boppy, and the My Brest Friend worked best for me and my little one. I loved it so much I bought 2 regular ones (one for upstairs and one for downstairs) as well as an inflatable one for when we travel.They have the bigger super deluxe that I got for my baby shower but it just didn't fit right for me so if this one doesn't work for you, try the other versions.

I tried this at the hospital and fell in love with how it made breastfeeding easier. So I returned my Boppy pillow and bought myself this one. Supported my back and my baby seemed comfortable.

I asked the nurses in the hospital of I should go with this or Boppy. I was advised that this one is better for newborns so they don't slide down and is more secure. (I did end up getting one of each).If you can only choose one- I'd definitely get the my brestfriend. For a couple of weeks my newborn would only nurse if I walked around, I was recovering from a c-section so this pillow helped there because it once strapped tightly it could help bear a little weight so it wasn't all on me (I did make sure to still hold my baby myself so I wouldn't trust that it could bear all weight). I don't know if the raised spots on this one is standard but on either end there is a raised circle like where the baby's head would rest and when I was having to multi-task like eating while nursing, those spots seemed to help support my baby's head in a way to make it more level while nursing so I didn't have to use my hand.The pocket on the side was nice for his pacifier, nipple cream, and other misc items I may need on a whim while nursing. Many people said they didn't understand the pocket's purpose, but that's what I used it for and found it was handy.My baby is now 2 months old and I still use this nightly during the nighttime feeds. It helps me feel more secure when nursing while groggy. As you can see in the photo- my husband also found it helpful when he wanted to game while giving me a break. Haha Very easy to use! Cover is easy to remove and wash! I'm really lazy and literally don't hang dry anything like everyone advises- it did not shrink in the dryer- the clip did make a bit of a ruckus.Get a waterproof cover to go on the pillow directly as it is not waterproof. May sound silly but I didn't not realize this until once it was covered in pee, spit up and milk (we were having a rough day) lolI did love this Lily of the valley pattern, and it was also the lowest cost!

Bought it for my wife after my daughter was born. This nursing pillow offers great support and works well for breastfeeding, especially when the baby is still small. It provides a comfortable position for both mom and baby, making feedings easier. However, it does require some adjustment to get it just right, and its usefulness is somewhat short-lived as the baby grows.it’s a helpful tool for new moms during the early stages. The quality is good, and it serves its purpose well within that limited time frame. A solid product overall, but be mindful of its short-term use.

This was the best pillow for break feeding. Able to supper my daughter and have a few hand for snacks, phone etc. loved the pocket and helped a lot with back supposed.