Breastfeeding can be a perfect way to create a bond between mother and child, but sometimes it can lead to sore pains and discomfort. Therefore, we have a guide on which breastfeeding pillow you should buy so that breastfeeding can proceed painlessly.
What is a breastfeeding pillow used for
So, what is a breastfeeding pillow actually used for? There are so many different products on the market now that it can be quite confusing, but in my opinion, a breastfeeding pillow is one of those things you absolutely should not choose to skip buying. A breastfeeding pillow is a pillow shaped like a kind of “half-moon,” and it should be used when the baby is to be breastfed. In other words, you lay the baby in the right position on the breastfeeding pillow, so that you as a mother are burdened as little as possible, and the baby lies comfortably. The pillow helps ensure that the mother does not experience pain in the shoulders, arms, or other areas because it supports the baby and thus prevents the breastfeeding mother from becoming overstrained more than absolutely necessary.
Mother with baby and breastfeeding pillow
But which one should you choose?
When you are about to buy a breastfeeding pillow, there are several different things you can look for. One of the most important things to be aware of is to get the right size. There are indeed breastfeeding pillows in different sizes, just as there are children and mothers in different sizes. When trying to find the right size, it can be a good idea to have tried the different sizes beforehand, as using the wrong size of breastfeeding pillow risks making breastfeeding more painful than pleasant. It can indeed cause severe pain, especially in the shoulder, if you do not find the right size and model.
Doomoo breastfeeding pillow in size medium
See more about this breastfeeding pillow here
It is difficult to make general guidelines for what size breastfeeding pillow one should have, but a rule of thumb is that the smaller you are, the smaller the size of the pillow should also be. But it is also very individual which pillow one finds most comfortable.
Fabric and design
In addition to the size of the breastfeeding pillow, you can also look at what fabric it is made of and even what design. There are indeed several different types of fabric and designs, so it is up to each individual mother what she finds comfortable and, not least, what the child feels best with. Some babies prefer very soft fabric, while others might prefer something smoother. Therefore, it is very individual which types of fabric and material one chooses. You can also choose to sew your own breastfeeding pillow if you have specific ideas that you might not be able to find in stores.
The design of a breastfeeding pillow is, as previously mentioned, something similar to a “half-moon,” but there are several different versions of this half-moon. Therefore, as a mother, you also have the opportunity to try out different designs to find out which design fits best for your child and breastfeeding.
What do we recommend then?
At mammashop, we have a wide selection of different types of nursing pillows, which we have tested and find extremely useful. These nursing pillows vary in design, fabric, and come from different brands. You can find nursing pillows at mammashop from brands like Doomoo, Babydan, Chicco, dreamgenii, and superior. These nursing pillows are ones that we would definitely recommend to the expecting mother, because we believe they meet the requirements for comfortable support for both you and the baby.
See the different models of nursing pillows here.
We have chosen to have a wide selection, so that there are several models to choose from and therefore also a high likelihood that you can find the perfect nursing pillow for you and your baby.
In addition to the more traditional nursing pillows, you can also purchase the award-winning sleep and nursing pillow from dreamgenii at mammashop.
Nursing and sleep pillow for 699kr. from Dreamgenii
This nursing pillow can definitely be recommended, because it, as mentioned, can help the mother get a more comfortable sleep during pregnancy, while also reducing back, lumbar, and stomach discomfort during sleep. After pregnancy, the pillow can function as a nursing pillow, giving you a two-in-one product :)
