Nursing pillows are great when it comes to breastfeeding. Nowadays you have nursing pillows in all shapes, sizes and colors. Nursing pillows are also often used during pregnancy, especially while sleeping. The support it gives to a pregnant body is super nice and valuable. A nursing pillow is actually designed so that you, as a mother, do not experience pain in your arms, back or neck when you feed your baby. The nursing pillow ensures that your baby lies higher, while you can sit upright without having to hunch over or lift your baby.
What are the best-selling nursing pillows?
How do I choose the right nursing pillow?
It is clear that pregnancy pillows come in all sizes, shapes and materials. But how do you know which nursing pillow is right for you? What one person likes and works for, is counterproductive for another mother. The well-known C-shape pillows to full body nursing pillows, what is ideal for you?
The shape - Each shape of nursing pillow has a different pressure point, literally. Each shape supports your body differently. So start thinking about what suits your body and what you like. Do you have problems with your pelvis and joints? Then you can look at a full-body nursing pillow, do you feed in rugby position because you have large breasts? Then you end up with a large U-shaped or sturdy C-shaped nursing pillow. It really depends on your personal preference and your body :)
Material & user-friendliness - Do you want a certain cotton or are you crazy about teddy fabric, it's all possible nowadays. Decide for yourself what you like. Or do you want air, so that you can determine how hard or soft the nursing pillow should be.
(Washable) cover - since a nursing pillow is used a lot and all kinds of things happen during pregnancy and especially the maternity period - from breastfeeding poop to leaking breasts and sweat, it is nice that you choose a nursing pillow with a washable cover. In other words, a cover that you can remove from the nursing pillow.
Practical part - very practically speaking, a nursing pillow is not practical in your home. It's a HUGE thing that's always lying around somewhere. The advantage of it is that you don't lose it and you don't have to think about it ;) But as your little one gets older, it is useful if you can put it away. And of course take it with you when you travel. Then an inflatable nursing pillow is really a solution! It is a fairly new concept, but a very nice innovative development!
Are there also inflatable nursing pillows?
Nursing pillows that you can inflate? Not the first thing you think of and if you look for it, you won't find any really nice nursing pillows. It looks more like a neck pillow for the plane. You can see that this principle is new and may still gain ground, but all in due time. The advantage of inflatable nursing pillows is that you can adjust the hardness/softness yourself. In other words, it is easy to adapt to your personal preferences. We have now discovered a beautiful, new French brand - Mumade. She has designed 3 types of nursing pillows with a lactation consultant and a midwife, and they are beautiful!
Mumade Nursing Pillow - Terracotta
Mumade Nursing Pillow - Celadon
How do I use a nursing pillow?
How do you actually use a nursing pillow? Because there are all kinds of sizes and types, what is useful? If you are breastfeeding, place a pillow on your forearm, as close as possible. The idea is for the baby to come as close to your nipple as possible.
Can I also use a nursing pillow as a baby nest?
