Is a nursing pillow necessary?

I used mine all the time with my first! We had one upstairs & one downstairs. I plan to do the same this time around too ☺️

They’re helpful, but I don’t always use it as it’s a hassle trying to grab it sometimes when he’s hungry and wants to eat right then.

u can also do tummy time with the boppy.

If it’s your first time breastfeeding they can be helpful. I personally don’t like the boppy tho it always slipped and didn’t fit where I wanted it so I never use it for nursing. I did love mybreastfriend pillow but with my second I just used my pregnancy pillow or just one pillow to prop up my arm. But if it’s your first time figuring it out it can be nice to just have it cuz it’s a lot figuring out latching and keeping the baby in right position all that.

I used it a lot during the first few months. I’d definitely get it if i got pregnant again

I use part of my sleepy belly pregnancy pillow as a nursing pillow. Helps bring the baby to the right height so I dont need to bend over or him. I find OT very useful. Any pillow that brings the baby to the right level can work.

Yes! A triangle one, hugely helpful to transfer baby after feeding and they’re asleep so you can get up lol x

I really didn’t need mine

Couldn't have fed without mine

I preferred a regular pillow, the boppy didn’t fit well for nursing. I do like the boppy for play time though

I used a regular pillow with my first, I haven’t bothered with anything this time though. But I’d still recommend using something as I sit at awkward angles to feed and I’ve now got pain in my hip. Best to keep a good posture for your sake

I use mine at every feeding, unless I am laying down then I do side feeding

My breast friend is THE best pillow in my opinion.

Yes

When I was pregnant I got a big v shaped pillow to sleep with, it was so comfortable! I occasionally use it as a nursing pillow- it was very useful for feeding in the early days post c-section, but I wouldn’t say it was essential