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Some of you may have seen the funny shaped pillow available at baby stores, retails for around $70. I am thinking on buying it, one mother friend of mine swears by it. Since i was not successful at breastfeeding the first time, I am determined to try hard again this time.
Has anyone who has had trouble with breastfeeding found it helps?
I've seen them, can't comment though as never tried one. I use a normal pillow or cushion, works for me.
You could try some other things to prepare you for success this time round - have you considered a Breastfeeding education class with the Australian Breastfeeding Association?
I have a "My Brest Mate" one, is it similar to that? My pillow was really helpful at the start when I couldn't get the hang of feeding Amelia in my arms - though if you're going to use one, don't get lazy and have a loose grip on baby. She rolled off once onto the bed because I let go to scratch my head and didn't realise the pillow was tilted a little :lol:
I didn't use it long enough to justify the high cost though, so that's something to think about.
I had 2 of these and loved them. Check out ebay to see if you can pick one up cheaper. I run a group on Facebook for babies & kids items in my local area and I sold both of mine on there for $15 each. If you have something similar for your area, check them out as we often have breast feeding pillows pop up for sale in our group.
Ive got one but haven't used it for bf yet- just for supporting my back sitting up in bed. Will get the chance to use it in a week or so!
i used my pregnancy body pillow in the early days, it is kinda shaped like a boomerang pillow.
I wasn't a fan, I found it was too high so I was trying to balance the baby and pull my boob up to his face which was super painful, especially in the early days. I ended up using a normal pillow off my bed.
Definitely check eBay or Gumtree as I only paid $10.
Thanks for your thoughts, i will look on ebay/gumtree for a bargain, though, have you noticed how hard it is to get a real bargain on ebay anymore?! its all shops and professional sellers...which are ok, i would love to have a seperate ebay for non shop people....anyway!
I never tried one. I used regular pillows or rolled up towels a few times but generally found arms alone easier. I'd see if you can borrow one to test or get one second hand before committing to buying one.
I used a pillow with DD but bought a Milk Bar this time around. I found the pillow wasn't always tall enough. Haven't used it yet as I'm not due til next year. But I'm quite tall so I think the height should work well. Got it on sale at Bambini pronto.
I have one I used with DS1 and found it great and really portable. Especially cos it was consistent positioning no matter where we were which helped with our attachment issues. I have yet to use it this time around (whole 48hrs or so lol) cos DS2 seems to be a bit of an old hand at feeding but even if I don't use it at home I will still take it with me.
sent from my watzamajig so may not make sense....
I love ours. but i do think it is about preference so would be tempted to check out ebay/gumtree first, and then babystore :)
I just used my u pillow. Those specialty ones seem so structured.
I just used my boomerang pillow too. I tried a special breastfeeding pillow and found them really uncomfortable and annoying lol.
I had one with DD1 but I am really short in the torso and it was ridiculously high so I hated it.
I had another GF who loved it though (she got one after trying mine). Only prob was that she could only BF with it and it's not always an option to have it with you.
I use a target brand one. Less than half the price and works for me
I love my milk bar pillow. Baby Bunting has them on sale at the moment for $49 at the moment.
I have a pink milk bar pillow I'm looking to sell if you're interested. Depends where you are though :)
I have the Target one as well, love it and it came with a spare cover. It has a strap that goes around your back, but I cut them off lol
i have one a friend gave me for free. i havent used it once. id be keen to pay it forward. just pay for postage if you want it. im not sure the brand but retails $100. like i said ive nwver used it and my friend would have used it for 6 or so month.
I LOVE my Milk Bar feeding pillow. Have used it with all three bubs and accidentally left it at my sister's house for a week. Boy was I lost without it. Other cushions/pillows just didn't cut it, especially now that she's 5 months and getting longer, she lies totally on the pillow, (whereas, her legs were dangling off a normal pillow). I don't use the strap (how are you meant to do it up/un-do it while holding a baby?). Anyway, it's more supportive than a normal tri pillow and has been the perfect height for me. Its also good if you need to do football hold, as it curves around your body. It's my all time favourite baby essential!