161 of 163 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must Have, October 9, 2002
This review is from: Boppy Luxe - Clouds (Baby Product)
Being that I'm 5'9" holding the baby up while nursing was imaginably uncomfortable. I had been using a pillow and it was making my arms ache. When I confided in a friend that I was having a hard time she suggested the boppy pillow. I bought one and I was in love, It gave me the extra boost I needed to feed her better. Within a month I had to stop breastfeeding. Ironically the boppy pillow was great even then. Both my husband and I were able to use it when we held her for feedings. As she got older we used it to allow her to lay on her belly and play and for when she was holding the bottle herself. Next we began placing her in the middle to help stablize her while sitting up. Now she's 19 months, and it still goes along with us all the time. She uses it as a makeshift desk at basketball games, while waiting at the doctor's office, or even just to lounge on at nanny's house.
This pillow has had formula, juice, milk, spit-up, everything spilled on it. It cleans up very easily. It can be thrown in the washing machine, and it maintains it's shape and firmness. I've also noticed that no matter how many times her diaper has leaked on it , it holds no odor. Wash it and it's clean.
Another plus is the zipper up vinyl pouch it comes in. I'm glad I kept it. At first I wondered why on earth I would need it but now when we got to soccer games or to the park or the playground, she can lay it right down in the grass or dirt and I'm not worried about it getting filthy. Plus it doubles as a little table on hese occasions and when she's done getting food all over it I just wipe it clean with a baby wipe.
Fingerpainting was an acivity I was reluctant to attempt, until a friend suggested I lay newspaper down, place the boppy pillow in it's vinyl pouch and lay her down on her chest and let her paint. I don't have to worry about it getting all over my furniture or her.
And don't think you can't use it too, next time you have a really long car ride and you'd like to be able to relax a little more, use it yourself as a neck pillow.
I Love this Pillow, It's rather inexpensive and very very useful. I think it's a must have.
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68 of 68 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE SOFTEST BOPPY!, September 19, 2002
This review is from: Boppy Luxe - Clouds (Baby Product)
The first time I used a boppy was for my daughter 3 years ago and it was a lifesaver! It makes holding your baby so much easier and your arm doesn't fall asleep and also the baby is very comfortable on this pillow. I purchased this new boppy with the clouds for my new baby and I love this one even more! This boppy is made out of soft fleece material instead of cotton and its so much better. I am nursing this baby so the boppy is a need for me because theres times when I nurse him while I'm eating dinner and this helps alot! ( I have a hand free) When your baby gets alittle older you can also prop the baby up with it because you know they like to see everything going on! (just never leave baby alone on it or allow them to sleep on it alone!) I hope this helps and whether you are nursing or bottle feeding you and your baby will love your boppy!!!!!!!!!
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A MUST if you're planning on breastfeeding your baby!!!, July 10, 2003
By A Customer
This review is from: Boppy Luxe - Clouds (Baby Product)
This is a remarkable item! I cannot tell you how essential it has been for me to have my boppy over the last 9 weeks! I even brought it with me to the hospital and I am so glad I did. Breastfeeding is not that easy at first (well it wasn't for me anyway!), your baby is so small and has no head control. This pillow allows you to set the baby in cradle, cross-cradle, or football position easily (which was essential for me after a c-section) and allows him/her to latch on with little effort. When using regular pillows, it is such a struggle. I have always had to fold them, or rearrange them during feeding, or if I want to switch sides, it's a real pain. Also, I could never get the pillows high enough to make my daughter breast level, which is essential to a proper latch. I would have to bend over. This pillow raised her (almost) to that level, and with a little support from my hand for her head, voila! It has been one of the best baby products I received. I highly recommend that you get this if you are planning to breastfeed. Plus, she loves to hang out on it after nursing, or if she's just relaxing, it props her up nicely! Finally, it washes nicely too, I've washed both the cover and the pillow and they have come out quite nicely. This is a product whose purchase you won't regret!
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