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Feeding pillow - worth it?

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Junosmum · 12/10/2015 13:09

Just that really. I plan to at least try and bf (though unsure how successful I'll be based on family history) and wondered if a feeding pillow was worth it? I know you can pick them up cheaply but I've just had to buy a new car after mine went completely kaput (car is essential to my job) so trying to make savings where possible!

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ouryve · 12/10/2015 13:10

Mine was absolutely wonderful.

Skiptonlass · 12/10/2015 13:37

Mines great. I've ended up cluster feeding for hours (ds is a bottomless milk pit) and it's so important to get absolutely comfy or you end up with a lot of pain in your body.

If you sew I reckon you could whip one up for a couple of quid.

Trinpy · 12/10/2015 13:59

I used mine loads in the first 3-4 months for cluster feeds. Left me with both hands free so i could eat, watch tv, mn, etc. I bought mine second hand and just washed it before the baby was born, but my sil got on well with using a cheap v-shaped pillow from argos.

Runningupthathill82 · 12/10/2015 14:19

I wouldn't bother, especially if you're looking to save money.
I had a cheap V-shaped Ikea pillow but, to be honest, used normal pillows much more often, just to raise DS up a bit. Fed him for 11 months in total.

Whoknewitcouldbeso · 12/10/2015 14:20

I did use it but I wouldn't say it's an essential purchase. Why not try and pick one up on eBay or something do you're not spending much on it.

Sighing · 12/10/2015 14:22

Personally, no use any old cushion was fine. I am quite ... ample ... I found feeding cushion and baby just ended up with the baby under my boob as not really out from me enough. I found a cushion under my elbow and baby on my arm was spot on when they were small.

PosterEh · 12/10/2015 14:22

I never used one.

icclemunchy · 12/10/2015 14:24

I had one but didn't get on with it, I've quite a short torso and it just put baby too high.

On another note if you feel you may struggle I can highly recommend la letche league. If you have a local meeting you can even go whilst pregnant

villainousbroodmare · 12/10/2015 14:25

I never used mine. Except occasionally as a bum bolster to help DS sit up. Definitely not an essential if you're trying to save money, and I think an unappealing prospect secondhand.
What I find v comfy and useful is a smallish rectangular cushion, think probably 20 x 40 cm, the sort that's often sold as a decorative "extra" bed pillow.

Focusfocus · 12/10/2015 14:26

I've got two - for a quid each!

John Lewis Boppee is one and another one I cant remember - from our local Facebook baby stuff selling group - in pristine condition.

I figured - if it's useful - great. if not - £2 is all it was - I can always sell it on! Stopped me having to think in advance if something was worth spending £££ on - and everyone would have different opinions, based on their different experiences and bodies and babies!

SoftBlocks · 12/10/2015 14:30

I loved mine. It saved my back. It was a mothercare one that unzipped into two halves, quite expensive but used it for about three years.

RingDownRingUp · 12/10/2015 14:40

I didn't find it particularly helpful for feeding but we've used it an incredible amount since. It is perfect for propping behind me and the Dcs when snuggling at bedtime and reading stories. It has been used every day since ds2 (now 7) went into a proper bed.

SoftBlocks · 12/10/2015 14:47

Sorry just reread your op about saving money but I would still recommend a pillow. Best of luck.

FreeButtonBee · 12/10/2015 15:02

I use a big fat regular pillow from the spare room. Not a thin firm one, a nice big squishy one that you can plump up and squish down.

GBBO15 · 12/10/2015 16:05

I got a My Brest Friend which was expensive but I'm so glad I got it. It takes a lot of the weight of the baby and really saves your back. Would definitely recommend.

eatingworms · 12/10/2015 16:13

I loved mine, think it made the difference between successful feeding and not successful for me. I used to take it with me everywhere I went! Been feeding for 4 years now in total between 2 kids, couldn't haved one without one in my opinion.

eatingworms · 12/10/2015 16:17

Should add it makes it easier to get the positioning right in the early days when just handling such a tiny baby can be hard. At least with a cushion you can relax whilst making adjustments and not worry about supporting their head etc.

MockTheWeek · 12/10/2015 16:23

I found mine very handy when feeding and still use it now to keep her in one place when she's on my bed (DD is nearly 8 months).

Fugghetaboutit · 12/10/2015 16:36

V useful especially as they get heavier and feed longer. I didn't buy a special one, used my V pillow

Dixiechick17 · 12/10/2015 16:47

I had a V shaped but didn't use it in the end as had a fast let down and had to lay back to feed. I also mostly fed laying on my side with my DD on her side during the night.

I was used to not using one, so it made its easier when out and about as wouldn't have been able to use it then anyway.

Like others said a normal pillow is good for under your arm.

Ymamiss · 12/10/2015 17:32

I got one in Aldi on Saturday for £10...

InFrance2014 · 12/10/2015 17:46

I found mine very useful for evening cluster feeding in early weeks, when we might be stuck to the sofa for 4 hours at a time. It's one that has a bean-bag type filling, so I found it was more easily mouldable than normal cushions or pillows.
But for night-time, once I got off the breast-shields at 16 weeks, mastering feeding lying down was SO MUCH better. More sleep for everyone.

ftmsoon · 12/10/2015 17:48

I used an Argos V pillow to start with but quickly moved on to not using one so I could feed any old how out and about.

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