How long did you do the football hold for?

[Kmn]

football hold for 3 years and counting here!
Over the next few weeks she will be less floppy and other holds may become easier. But, if you have a large bust, you may find that football holds are always easier...
You don't necessarily have to wrap her legs around you - anything that gets that little head where it needs to be is fine. I used to cross my legs and just rest bub on my thing to get to the correct height

[Babyluv]

We did the football hold for about 2 1/2 months and it just got too awkward when we were out etc. I decided to change to the cradle hold, it took a cpl weeks of persevering and practice for both of us to get it but now I don't use the football hold at all. I find it so much easier to cradle her, especially when we are out and about.

[buliej]

DS is 22 weeks and I still prefer the football hold at home. I do use a My Breast Friend bf'ing pillow though. And like Audax, I have a nest of pillows on the couch supporting my back. I don't use the football hold out because I can't seem to do it without the pillow so I revert to the cradle hold - I just don't find it so comfortable and feel like DS feeds so much better in the football hold (but that could be my imagination). Our couch at home is pretty deep so while I have the pillows behind my back, DS' legs now kind of wrap around behind me - he kicks like crazy when feeding and my DH finds it very entertaining to watch. Of course, I can't see it in my position.

[indie24]

We did the football hold for 15 months. Towards the end I could do the cradle hold but DD would only do it on one side. It was a pain to feed in public though.

[Cassius2]

we still do the football hold at times but now that she is bigger i pop her out to the side rather than along beside me ITMS...argh so hard to describe typing lol.

lying down for a feed can also be a nice way to feed. i would only recommend trying it for the first time when you are both super relaxed (so there's a chance to wriggle into a comfy possie for both of you!).