Chicco Boppy Nursing Pillow, Grey Clouds | Birth onwards, Ergonomic Shape with Miracle Middle Insert, Pillow and Baby Nest for Breastfeeding and Bottle Feeding

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Absolutely use it to support breastfeeding so you’re comfortable and the baby’s comfortable,” said Dr. Lois Kaye Lee, who chairs the council for injury, violence and poison prevention at the American Academy of Pediatrics. “But after that, put it away.” We utilized results from the What to Expect Feeding Awards and What to Expect Mom Must-Have Awards which, combined, polled more than 2,000 breastfeeding moms in the What to Expect Community. Easy care: Nursing pillows tend to get dirty, so removable pillow covers that are machine-washable will make cleaning much easier.

While the Consumer Product Safety Commission didn’t move forward with a plan to regulate nursing pillows in 2021, it became clear to the industry that it could only be a matter of time before federal regulators proposed rules that could dramatically alter the business. Susan Henderson, a Colorado mother, invented the C-shaped Boppy pillow in 1989, after her daughter’s day care asked parents to bring in pillows that could be used to support babies who couldn’t yet sit on their own.The following October, alarmed by growing reports that babies were dying in nursing pillows as well as infant loungers — cushioned pads meant for supervised awake time — the CPSC issued a general public warning against using any “pillow-like products” for sleep. The 2020 warning mentioned deaths “possibly associated” with the pillows but did not give a number. Tummy time support: If your baby dislikes tummy time on a mat or you want to change up her view a bit, try tummy time with your little one propped up on the curve of your nursing pillow.

While Mannen did not specify brands that follow her recommendations, one that might fit the criteria is My Brest Friend, a nursing pillow that launched in 1995 and has a firmer surface, a sharper edge and a wider curve than tighter C-shaped pillows like the Boppy. Made by Zenoff Products, My Brest Friend was solely designed for breastfeeding and is not conducive to other uses, like propping a baby, according to Andrew Zenoff, the company’s founder and CEO.We spoke to two moms on the What to Expect editorial team, who have three children between them and who've tried the pillows on this list.

Twin Z pillow. The Twin Z Pillow is a great choice for pregnant women and new moms. It offers support for both the baby and the mother. The pillow is shaped like a "Z," which helps you easily nurse twin babies at the same time. With this pillow, both the mother and the babies can have their own space without feeling crowded. What Is a Nursing Pillow Used for? When it comes to nursing pillows, you just can’t beat Boppy’s original support pillow (formerly known as the nursing pillow) . Just ask the What to Expect community, who voted Boppy the Best Nursing Pillow in the 2022 Feeding Award s and the 2022 Mom-Must Have Awards , What to Expect's 100 percent community-driven awards franchises. What to Expect moms touted this as one of the most supportive and versatile nursing pillows, and for good reason.Instead of rushing out to buy another product, you can use the same pillow as for nursing. A Boppy pillow easily doubles up for pregnancy sleep support before your baby arrives, saving you space and money! Postpartum Support Place your baby inside the curve of the “C” in the pillow, with their arms and shoulders propped on top of the pillow. In December 2019, a study by researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified 141 deaths of babies who had been set down to sleep on or with U-shaped pillows over a 12-year period. It determined that the pillow was directly to blame for airway obstruction in at least nine of the cases.

Even after their muscles have developed, the Boppy is still helpful to place around them as a cushion in the event they get tired and fall over. Hold the bottle horizontally and begin feeding by holding it under their nose. Stop to burp your baby if they pause feeding.

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William Allen Cruze Lowe, known as “Cruze,” was 19 days old in June 2021 when his mom propped him up on a nursing pillow to sleep at home in Clinton, Tennessee. He had some sniffles, and his mother said she thought the elevated angle would help him breathe more easily. Courtney McBride with her son, William Allen Cruze Lowe, who was 19 days old when he died. Courtesy Courtney McBride