Breastfeeding pillow

[MissM]

Leckert - you are so kind! I would love that! Would it be possible for you to PM me your details?

KellyD - I can understand the whole twin thing! I would def pay for one if we were having twins too.

Thanks for all the advice girls - especially with attachment issues as appletree suggested, this was an issue for me when i tried Bf'ing DD. I'd really like to give BF my all this time around!

[MummyNaomi]

I just used a regular spare pillow we had in the spare room, it was quite a firm one and worked a treat

[leckert]

Leckert - you are so kind! I would love that! Would it be possible for you to PM me your details?

I'll pm you tomorrow after I check the postage stuff. - it's in DS's room and I need to check measurements and he's on his way to bed shortly.

[Barb Glare]

Guess what? You just don't need a pillow - they are likely to be more hinderance than help. Invest in an Australian Breastfeeding subscription and breastfeeding education class instead

[Aligater]

I got a milk bar pillow 2nd hand but not used for $20 and loved it as I have a big bust it made it easier in the 1st weeks

[lise]

I bought one and didn't use it! I found DS was too high and made feeding uncomfortable, and a lactation consultant confirmed that I was better off without it. I think it depends on your body type and how your little one attaches, so don't think you have to have one. If you really need something a normal pillow/cushion works just as well.

[buliej]

i have a "my breast friend" pillow and love it. I find it really helps, especially with the night feeds when I'm really tired - it holds the babies weight. I did buy it overseas so paid about 1/2 of what you'd pay here ($70 is ridiculous for a pillow, I think I got it for $40). When I was looking, I noticed that they show up on ebay (used - but who cares - the cover washes well).

[berrme]

Guess what? You just don't need a pillow - they are likely to be more hinderance than help. Invest in an Australian Breastfeeding subscription and breastfeeding education class instead

Completely agree with Barb. I never had a pillow and when I have seen people with them I am glad I didn't have one. If you do get one, don't rely on it all the time, make sure you can feed without it aswell. I watched my cousins wife feed her bub at a party when we both had month old bubs. By the time she had set herself up with the pillow I was done. So much easier just getting the positioning right by yourself.