Nursing PillowsNursing pillows were brand new when I had my first daughter some 9 years ago - they came in pink or blue. Now they are available in a lot of prints or you can even sew your own slipcover to make your own custom look or to rehab an older one. These pillows make positioning a breeze. I highly recommend having one on had for breastfeeding. They can also be used for playtime and tummytime for babies. I even used mine in the first few days to sit on to relieve my episiotomy pain. There are several varieties on the market. They all range in the $40-50 price range. Here is a brief review of some of the more popular ones: Boppy brand: widely available, more firm of padding, narrow shelf. My Breast friend brand: terrycloth fabric is soft, attaches all the way around your waist so it is less likely to slide out of position during feeding. Also comes in a twin version. Nurse EZ- made for twins but I know a lot of singleton moms who use this pillow, very wide shelf, attaches at waist, comes with back pillow.
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