helped us learn to breast feed

We couldn't get the hang of breastfeeding until we got this. It was recommended by a lactation consultant. We were having a hard time learning to latch before and the problem disappeared with this pillow. We had a boppy, it was not helpful. Very supportive, bumps for the baby's head, support for mom's back.

[Thursday, November 27, 2008]

I Love My Brest Friend

I have been using the My Brest Friend every day for the past 11 months. I really love it. When my baby was small, he always fell asleep while eating. The large firm surface made it easy to let him take a nap right on my lap while I used my laptop, ate a snack, or read a book. Since it straps around my waist, it's easy to get up and lift him into his crib without having to fuss with a pillow. The strap also makes it easy to get ready to nurse because I can strap it on before I pick him up.

The fabric is very soft. I put it in the dryer when I wash it and it has done fine. I always take it on and off using the clip. I only use the velcro part when I need to adjust the size. The last time I washed the cover, I noticed that the foam was ripping where the back joins the main pillow. I guess after 11 months of taking it on and off, it wore out. But since the cover is there, I don't even notice that it's messed up.

I had no problem nursing using a football hold with the My Brest Friend. I just turn the pillow to my side and nurse as usual. The surface of the pillow is too small for my son to fit his entire body on now that he's getting so big, but he doesn't seem to mind. He just puts his legs somewhere else!

Another use that I've found for the My Brest Friend is using it as a lap desk for my laptop. I can comfortable use my laptop and not have to worry about the pillow blocking the fan because the foam is firm.

[Tuesday, November 25, 2008]

Nicely Designed Nursing Pillow.

We recently had a baby boy and my wife bought a Boppy nursing pillow in anticipation of feeding him. She used the product for almost a month, but found it to be somewhat difficult. For example, it didn't fasten to her and moved around as the baby squirmed. Also, it was too soft and tended to sag across her lap. She was always stuffing small blankets under it to get a better more-even upper surface. In discussing the problems with a friend of hers, the friend reported that the My Brest Friend nursing pillow worked much better. Well, we ended up buying a second expensive nursing pillow and it, indeed, works much better. It's just one of the many things we've learned with our first infant.

The My Brest Friend pillow straps securely and comfortably around the back and fastens firmly with an adjustable sturdy velcro strap. My wife reports that it is comfortable to wear for extended periods of time and, in contrast to the Boppy, doesn't need constant readjustment. Furthermore, the pillow is somewhat stiff and doesn't sag across the lap even though our baby weighs almost 12 pounds. It's hard to judge, but the baby seems more comfortable resting on it too. The pillow has a convenient little pocket with a small velcro fastener. It can be used for a bib, and extra bottle, or use your imagination. It's a nicely designed piece of equipment. Our pillow is exactly the same as this illustrated product, except that it is light blue. Well, who cares about the color? Either one would be OK with us and other covers are available. All in all, when it comes to choosing a nursing pillow, the My Brest Friend is superior.

Gary Peterson

[Saturday, November 22, 2008]

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