Maternity pillows and nursing pillows are essentially the same multifunctional pillow.
These pillows perform the following functions:
- Convenience and comfort while sleeping
- Ensures the correct position of the baby's body when feeding.
- Prevent him from falling.
- The baby's head is at the correct height.
- Relaxation of the muscles of a nursing mother.
- Can be taken on trips with your baby.
- It will help the mother not only with feeding, but also with activities with the baby, and also when the child begins to sit.
Types of pillows
Pillows come in the following types:
U-shape is the most popular model. It is quite bulky, but comfortable enough for breastfeeding. When using it, the mother's muscles relax as much as possible.
C-shape . Allows you to place your baby on each breast. Good for travel. They will help the mother when the child begins to sit.
I-shape . The pillow can be given different shapes. It is usually the same size as a person's height. Helps to apply the baby to the breast in different ways.
L-shape . Less bulky than other models. To apply to the other breast, you can simply turn the baby over.
Nursing pillows have the following fillings:
- Buckwheat husk . The material is safe for children. Follows the contours of the body well. Has a massage effect.
- Holofiber is a durable and safe material, but quickly loses its shape.
- Polystyrene balls are a soft, durable pillow.
- Fibertek . The material is able to reduce pressure on the baby's back.
- Synthetic winterizer is an uncomfortable material that shrinks and springs. A bit harsh for a newborn baby.
- Silicone . The pillow can be used for a long period.
- Comforel is a type of holofiber. Comfortable and practical material.
Which nursing pillow should you choose?
Which nursing pillow should you choose?
I have a question. Who has experience using different pillows, which nursing pillow to choose? I have a tandem (two-year-old and newborn), I would like to use it mainly for daytime feeding, so that it would be convenient, so that she could hold the child well without my hands and special equipment. devices like a table.
For example, I already bought one, it has plastic balls inside, and its shape is changeable, because... There is space left in the pillow for these balls to roll around. It is small, and for this reason I think it will only fit for up to six months. Until how many months did you use the nursing pillow? Below is a photo.
Yesterday I sat in front of the computer, and put my youngest child on a pillow on the table, and gave him the breast, fell asleep, carried him to bed along with this pillow, on which he partially slept, and there he continued to sleep, and so on twice. The second time, I even managed to put Zaycha to sleep on his chest in front of the computer, and also carried him to the mattress in the living room. Then I went to bed with my youngest in the bedroom, and everyone slept for an hour. Of course, it was luck that the elder one left me alone in front of the computer and let the little one fall asleep, because he was playing with toys. We woke up, of course, from the bunny’s unimaginable squeal, he thought that he was alone in the apartment, all the doors were closed, not with a key, of course, but still.
So, I think, would a larger pillow, and one that is tied at the back around the waist, be even better? How does she plan to transfer the child to the bed to continue sleeping there? Who did this regularly, what do you think? I noticed that from a sling the child does not transfer to the bed so well, he often wakes up, but with a pillow, it seems that transferring is much more successful. So, I would like a bigger pillow. By the way, for tandem feeding like her, how is a two-year-old placed on it? I mean, is his heavy head easier to feed if placed on a pillow?
Has anyone used a nursing pillow at night with a tandem, how? I use a little on the younger side’s side so that my hand rests on the pillow and does not hang suspended during early morning tandem feedings. Yesterday Zai expressed a desire to go to bed with this pillow, so they did so. What can you expect to make your life easier from a larger pillow with ties around the waist?
Here, below are photos of the pillows that I can buy, tell me which one is better in your opinion and why.
The white one in the penultimate picture, it is written in the description that it is large, and the gray one in the last picture is also large. I'm wondering which one is actually bigger and better. What about the other pillows, the gray one in the first one, the black one in the second one and the blue one in the last picture?
pictures can be seen here.
Rating
| Nomination | Name | Filler | Prices, rub |
| Best nursing pillow | TRELAX Banana pillow | polystyrene foam balls | from 1450 to 3430 |
| Best U Shape Nursing Pillow | Sonvol maternity pillow U 340 | holofiber | from 2350 to 4000 |
| Best C-Shape Nursing Pillow | Theraline maternity pillow 190 cm | polystyrene foam balls | from 4100 to 7200 |
| Best L Shape Nursing Pillow | Farla Maternity and nursing pillow Care Pro-J | polystyrene foam balls + artificial swan down | 3990 |
| Best G Shape Nursing Pillow | BioSon Pillow for mom J 350x35 | holofiber | 2550 |
| Best S Shape Nursing Pillow | Roxy kids pillow for sleeping and feeding anti-stress balls | polystyrene foam balls | from 1152 to 1499 |
| The best anatomical nursing pillow | Milk Rivers Support Pillow | foam rubber | from 900 to 2200 |
| Best nursing pillow for twins | Milk Rivers Twins pillow | foam rubber | from 3600 to 3890 |
| The best inexpensive (cheap) nursing pillow | Pillow AlViTek Bamboo-Boomerang holfit balls/microfiber | Holfit balls | from 650 to 750 |
Best nursing pillow (for pregnant women)
TRELAX Banana pillow
Advantages
- Soft cotton pillowcase
- Cute design
- Removable cover
- Convenient use
Flaws
- No
Best U Shape Pillow
Sonvol maternity pillow U 340
Advantages
- Convenient size
- Well stuffed
- Neatly sewn
- Removable cover
- Pillowcase, bag included.
Flaws
- There is a slight smell when the pillow is without a pillowcase;
Best C-Shape Pillow
Theraline maternity pillow 190 cm
Advantages
- Weightless, airy
- Long service life
- Convenient
- More compact than other pillow shapes
Flaws
- Price
Best L Shape Pillow
Farla Maternity and nursing pillow Care Pro-J
Advantages
- 2 fillers
- Comfortable to sleep - breathable
- Removable cover
Flaws
- rustling
Best G Shape Pillow
BioSon Pillow for mom J 350x35
Advantages
- Convenient form
- Doesn't rustle
- Quality of materials
- Functionality
Best S Shape Pillow
Roxy kids pillow for sleeping and feeding anti-stress balls
Advantages
- Nice filler
- Removable cover
Flaws
- No
The best anatomical nursing pillow
Milk Rivers Support Pillow
Advantages
- Back support
- The child doesn't roll down
- Availability of clasp
- Removable cover
Flaws
- Not very comfortable clasp
- Loud Velcro sound
Best nursing pillow for twins
Milk Rivers Twins pillow
Advantages
- Easy to care for
- Quality of materials
- Back support
- Ease of use
The best inexpensive (cheap) pillow
Pillow AlViTek Bamboo-Boomerang holfit balls/microfiber
Advantages
- Inexpensive price
- Convenient
Flaws
- No
Why is it better to feed newborns while sitting?
One of the most important stages of raising, caring for and communicating with a baby at an early age is breastfeeding. All neonatologists and pediatricians talk about the unconditional benefits of such natural feeding. It is no coincidence that in order to restore psychological balance and establish close contact between mother and child, a newborn is put to the breast in the delivery room.
There are many positions for feeding a baby, they are not chosen by chance, it all depends on the intensity of milk production, the size of the breasts and nipples, the age of the child and even the time of day. However, the so-called “cradle” position remains the most popular and most comfortable. During feeding, the mother sits with her back resting on the back of a chair or sofa, the baby lies horizontally in her arms, with her tummy turned towards the mother's body. This position reduces the load on the adult’s spine and provides comfort to the child.
Help and support
In infancy, children grow by leaps and bounds. They also eat very often. Within a month, the mother may feel that her baby has noticeably gained weight and it becomes more and more difficult to keep her there during meals. In addition, since each time the growing body requires more and more milk, the time of the “meal” also increases. In this case, a special feeding pillow will become an indispensable assistant for young parents. It will ensure the correct position of the child’s body and reduce the load on the woman’s lumbar and thoracic spine.
It should be noted that the pillows presented in the Dreamcatcher online store are very compact, so you can take them with you on visits and to the clinic, on long trips and even for a walk.
There are two main types of these accessories on the market:
- fixed at the waist, thanks to a convenient boomerang-shaped shape and ties on the pillowcase;
- pillows without fixation, with an additional pillow that allows you to change the angle of the surface.
- Both options are equally convenient and in demand. And yet, there are certain nuances that will help you choose a nursing pillow that is ideal for you.
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Pros and cons of Luomma pillows
The Luomma brand offers customers a little more than twenty models, but all of them are comfortable and practical, and have a memory effect. However, in reviews, buyers claim that choosing pillowcases for such pillows is very difficult. The sizes are non-standard, but this does not affect sleep in any way. The brand often offers discounts, uses advanced technologies, tests products many times before releasing them for sale, and attracts famous designers to develop pillows. But there are also disadvantages: it is difficult to buy a pillowcase, the network of branded stores is poorly developed, you cannot see the assortment on the company’s website, and sometimes you come across fakes.
Product care!
Cleaning and washing everything that an infant comes into contact with in one way or another is a mandatory condition for hygiene in the first year of life. It’s not enough to choose a nursing pillow; you need to constantly keep it clean. To make the process easier, use our instructions:
- If you feed your baby without diapers or simply do not have the opportunity to spend time on additional washing, it is best to cover the pillow with a small disposable diaper. Its absorbent surface is soft and pleasant to the touch; moreover, it does not rustle and does not distract from eating. Using oilcloth is possible, but it will attract the baby’s attention, preventing him from concentrating on food.
- Light dirt from the surface of the cover can be removed with a mild solution of baby powder or detergent. Simply apply the solution to the surface and wipe it vigorously, leave the solution for a few minutes, and then gently go over with a clean, damp cloth. Dry the pillow, avoiding direct sunlight, which can damage the artificial filling.
- If the contamination is more serious, the pillow must be carefully washed in the washing machine without using bleach or pre-soaking. It is best to wash on a delicate cycle and properly straighten the product after spinning.
- Synthetic swan down and holofiber tolerate any number of washes well. With pillows filled with polystyrene balls, special care is required; you must act carefully so that the dense material is not damaged during washing and the filler does not get into the machine drum.
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