My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow

Pros: does provide back support, does free up one hand during breastfeeding
Cons: while not heavy it is BULKY and cumbersome, the VELCRO

How did I came to own one?

I nursed my oldest child, somewhat unsuccessfully. To make a long story short due to latch one problems; her own preference for the bottle; and constantly cracked, bleeding, painful nipples my daughter was...

Pros: Comfy pillow that elevates baby to proper nursing positioning.
Cons: Must take extra steps to remove so baby is not startled.

My Brest Friend IS the ONLY “dear friend” I invited into the hospital with me for the birth of my second child, Jakey this past June. What is a Brest Friend? Please take a look at their website so you will know what I am talking about here...

Pros: Back support, flat surface, clips on
Cons: Less color options than Boppy, may be harder to find in stores

I have been nursing with My Brest Friend for 7 months. I find that, unlike the market-leading Boppy, this pillow seems specifically designed for breastfeeding. Here are the advantages of the My Brest Friend: - top of the pillow is flat rather than ...

Pros: good support for baby, great for hands-free nursing
Cons: bulky, and the velcro is a dealbreaker

While this pillow has a lot of good things going for it, I found too many of its advanced features were either detractions or simply pointless. A few design changes, though, would make it an excellent nursing tool.

I received this pillow as a...

Pros: Makes it easy to get a proper latch, allows one hand free to read etc.
Cons: Yes, the velcro is loud (but not unmanageable)

I received this as a gift from a cousin who swore by it. I was skeptical at first, partly because of the name. (My Brest Friend? You have to be kidding me.) It also looked very bulky. Then my first child came. I had a very difficult time nursing in ...

Pros: Good back support
Cons: Bulky, not all that practical

I registered for the Boppy, and received both it and My Brest Friend. I admit, I was very skepitcal of it based on the name alone. I mean, come on, My Brest Friend? But, I thought I would give it a try. The pillow is ok. Neither it or the ...

Pros: does offer support for nursing baby
Cons: difficult to use, doesn't stay secure, uncomfortable

After a failed nursing attempt with my daughter (due to lack of information and support), I was very determined to establish a positive nursing relationship with my newborn son. When I brought him home from the hospital, we encountered many difficulties...

Pros: comfortable for baby & mom, great back support
Cons: can't take it off without waking baby; short useful life

Contrary to popular belief, the "Boppy pillow" is not the only nursing pillow on the market. My Brest Friend (MBF) is an alternative offering some advantages -- and one big negative -- as compared to the market leader.

I...

Pros: The pillow cleans easily, has a comfortable fit, and gives your arms a break.
Cons: The Velcro is noisy to remove and the pillow is a little bulky.

My Brest Friend Nursing pillow was suggested by the lactation specialists at the hospital where I delivered my baby. I had tried it in the hospital and it made it easier to hold the baby while feeding him. The Pillow is flat, contoured, foam (little...

Pros: Very comfortable, Provides back support, Washable cover, Dad can use too!
Cons: I hate the name, loud velcro opening, addictive

During the looong two weeks between my first child's due date and her birth my mother asked me if there was anything else I wanted before the baby came. This is what I chose. We got it at Babies R Us for $39. I couldn't have asked for anything more...

Pros: Buckle, flat top, removable cover.
Cons: Buy a second cover for when the other one is in the laundry.

Prior to my son being born, I knew I planned to breastfeed. I really wasn't even considering the option of formula feeding. However, I was not prepared for the backaches and sore nipples that this would entail. I had originally purchased a ...

Pros: Back support, doesn't move as much as Boppy
Cons: Only one use, Velcro is loud and wakes baby

My Brest Friend is a firm piece of foam with a "wrap around" piece to both support your back and to attach securely to your midsection. The "wrap around" section attaches to the main body of the My Brest Friend with Velcro (more on this later). The My...

Pros: Helps position the baby
Cons: Wakes baby up when removed

I am a dietitian, so there is a lot of pressure to nurse. I tell my patients that nursing is best. I suggest nursing to all my friends. I knew all the scientific things about nursing, so I just had to nurse. I wanted to nurse. My son wanted to nurse...

Pros: Positions baby comfortably
Cons: Velcro may be a little too secure...hard to get off.

When I had my son I had no idea it could be difficult to establish the nursing relationship. I didn't learn this quickly enough and he weaned by two months of age. Five years later I found myself pregnant for the second time. I knew there might be...

Pros: straps around waist, flat surface
Cons: high price

If you are planning on breastfeeding, which I highly recommend if at all possible, you will need a nursing pillow for the first couple of months, sometimes longer. My baby Elly and I had a VERY difficult time getting the hang of breastfeeding. After 3...