How to feed baby without nursing cushion

Really struggle to feed without it, any tips?

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If possible, laying side to side can work well.

Side lying nursing really worked for us once bubs was 2months and we still love it at 6m. How old is little one? And what is it that you find you struggle with without it?

Before side lying I used a pillow too as it added height to bubs and brought him up to the breast. As he got bigger he didn’t need it so I would just rest a pillow under my arm for support. Now he’s so quick and fidgety that I just let him sit and suck and we find any old position will do. So long as he can get the boob to his mouth he’s happy 😂

Perhaps try the koala hold

I used a pillow under bub or did side laying in the early weeks. From around 8 weeks she became a lot easier to feed as she got bigger and her neck got stronger. Now I mainly cradle her with my arms resting on my lap.

@Grayson I sort of do this or e f up leaning forward quite a bit but don't feel it'd best for my back

@Sarah boobs are massive so find I have to kinds hold it like a burger so struggle cradling

@Helen 5 months old... he just gets distracted by everything so I still have to turn him in and kinda block everything around out

My baby now and 6months will only just feed laying across my lap, she was very small when born and I am large chested, she’s always fed in a rugby ball hold under my arm until recently, although sometimes she prefers this way still!

I usually use the arm on the side of the boob/head to cradle under her neck & back, but let her lower half drape across my lap. That was you can use your spare hand to adjust as needed. Once she is latched I usually use the second hand to thread between her legs and hold up her back to make her a bit more secure.

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