Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Mombo, Boppy and My Breast Friend- What nursing support is right for you?







One of the top items you will use after having a baby is your nursing support pillow. For many years Woman have used their standard bed or couch pillows or even nothing at all. But the last decade have been a blessing to new moms and we have other options.

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The Boppy

My personal Favorite is the Boppy pillow.
It is versatile soft and last! There is nothing super special about the basic U shape pillow. However, it does offer the best support. Boppy pillows are nice and plump giving mom the best support to have baby at breast level. I love the U shape. I turn it side ways, in on my hip, when I need extra back support. I have found this simple design to be most comfortable for me in terms of nursing.

In addition to being a great nursing pillow it can double as a baby item. The pillow offers great support for a tummy time support or as sitting support. Although Boppy does not recommend sleeping in the boppy when not properly accessorized Both My older children do use their boppy every night. Our oldest is 5 years old! 



The mombo

With little Miss E I bought a mombo. Although she too has a Boppy now. I used it for awhile as a traveling nursing pillow. For at the grandparents. It is the same idea as the  Boppy, but there are a few differences. The mombo is not as bulky, it has a more slim and contoured design. For me this did not get baby boosted as high as I personally needed. Th cushion is fabulously soft but this does make baby sink in. The pillow will still function as a nursing pillow and tummy time pillow but does not offer enough support to use as a sitting support. My favorite feature was the vibration. I would support my back with it while side laying and the vibration did wonders on my sore sciatic. 




My Breast Friend

This pillow has a few unique features. First it has a buckle. That means you get a custom fit! You can even use it while standing. The back support also supports a little higher the the front of the pillow. The pillow itself however is about as think as the mombo which again for me is a little slim. The pillow is consistent in padding. It also features a pocket which is great for many uses. Sadly this really cant be used for just baby it is only for a nursing support. 



There really is no best pillow. What is most important is finding a pillow that is right for you. So shop around a bit and try out each.  You may want to wait for baby to come, or go shopping with a large doll to give you a good idea how each feels. 

Good Luck and Happy Nursing!