Customer Reviews

My Brest Friend Twins Plus Deluxe Nursing Pillow, Green, 0-12 Months

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I used the EZ-2-Nurse twins pillow (about $50) for 5 months, before I found this one - I hesitated before purchasing, as I wasn't sure how much longer I'll be breastfeeding. But oh, am I glad I went ahead. This is the Cadillac version - well-made, firm foam, easy to use clasp, plenty of back support to lean against, comfy fleece cover, and the correct height for feeding. My EZ-2-Nurse was so not EZ. The zipper broke the 2nd time it was washed, the nylon belt does not stay tight, it is difficult to put on with one hand (and a baby in the other), and worst of all, the sides are sloped in so that the babies always rolled in towards me. Oh yes, and it is too low, meaning I either had to raise my legs up under it, or lean over to get at the right height for feeding, which was murder on my back. I also bought the Brest Friend single pillow, a while back, as I hated to use the EZ-2-Nurse. But with this pillow (unlike the EZ), you could feed single (in a cradle or football position) or double.

Ok, so I was initially dismayed thati couldn't use this when just home from hospital with c-section and preemie twins... but I tried it again when I was healed some and so glad I did! I am now 7 weeks into this and have a system down. Its hard in the beginning (nursing twins) but it does get easier. I considered quitting countless times in early days but wanted that good immunity passed along to my small babies.

So, back to pillow- well I am typing this review as I nurse- those of you that already have your infants home know that alone is amazing (getting your hands free). I use it on the couch, in a recliner, and favorite spot is propped up in bed. That is where sleep-saving comes in, I can stay comfy and warm and not become fully conscious (I have changing station in my room- using first child's crib so I hav room to lay them both down- with baskets of quick use clothes and diaper changing necessities all there to the sides of crib.) I have my twins co-sleeping and I sit up at night, put pillow on, grab one baby and then the other. I currently use a baby blanket under their heads to help get them situated. I even have changed one diaper while other nurses (already getting too big for that though). I am not a small woman and it works for me, for those concerned about that. Oh! And you can prop baby on tummy and burp if needed. The pocket is great for my cell phone which is my life (internet, email, kindle books, and audible audiobooks all in one phone- worth EVERY penny during this time you spend so much time tied to babies.)

Here are some things I've found work for me to nurse twins and survive. Couch not recliner.. got a cheap nursing stool for feet and can use seat next to me to lay baby(ies) down briefly to get situated. Recliner too hard to fold up and stand up with 2 sleeping infants you don't wish to wake. Nursery glider: I Personally don't fit with the pillow (not width! But depth-wise is akward). Ok, I mentioned the smart phone- must have if you can. If not, pack a little basket with a handle you can tote around with some entertainment. Make sure you have a giant drink ready before sitting to nurse unless you have help handy. I use the mug from the hospital. I fill it with crystal light and have a water bottle handy. I have also been seen putting the pillow on and walking to get babies so I can sit and get them both situated. Looks funny but works, same thing when going to lay sleeping babies down. Use clip to release pillow, not the loud velcro. There is more I've learned but not for here!

Conclusion- can not live without this thing!

I bought this pillow when my twins were about 7 weeks old so I could start simultaneous feeding. I had tried to simultaneous feed before with a boppy and just propping up pillows but neither worked. The babies would get bad latches or just fall out of position constantly. The first time I tried this pillow I LOVED it. The babies stay in position well and are easy to get latched on. I love that the pillow is firm so I don't feel like they're moving around and I don't have to slump over to get to them. The wrap around support also is nice because it keeps the pillow in place. I would definitely recommend this pillow to any mom of twins (or more) who is looking to feed simultaneously. Definitely a time & life saver! :-)

I rarely write reviews, but this product has such a glaring flaw that I felt compelled to inform potential buyers.

First, let me say that I absolutely could not survive without this nursing pillow. I am alone with my twins for 7 out of 8 feedings a day, and without this pillow I would be unable to properly place my twins in order to tandem breastfeed them. It is wide and strong enough to set one baby on one side, while I grab the second baby.

With that in mind, there is a lot that I really don't like about this pillow. First, the back support pillow really sucks. It is too low so I end up leaning WAY back which makes it difficult to properly hold my babies in a football hold and have any support for my arms. It would be nice If you could somehow detach the little pillow without losing the entire back portion, but you can't. However, you can just detach the entire back portion so that is what I have done. The only bummer with that is that with the back portion the pillow really is attached to you. So much so that you can stand up if you need to. Without the back portion this cannot be done.

The second problem I have with this pillow is the covering. It is soft, but as soon as milk gets on it, it turns hard and crusty. Since I am breastfeeding two babies and don't have a lot of extra hands to wipe up leaking milk, I find that the cover is often hard and crusty. I wash it often, which is fine, but it cannot be dried which means I have to live without the pillow for a feeding which, as mentioned, is difficult.

Finally, the biggest problem I have with this pillow, and the reason I am writing this review is the fact that the inside of this pillow is made out of some seriously horrible material. I discovered this while putting the cover back on after washing it. Essentially the inside of this pillow is styrofoam, and while putting the cover back on, I had to be a little forceful. As I was doing this, I punctured a hole in the styrofoam. This really annoyed me, but I figured...maybe I was being a little rough. Well with two babies, I often have to grab the pillow with just one hand, and multiple times little chunks of the edges have broken off. I just think this is a serious problem with the quality of this pillow. I feel like the material should be strong enough to be handled...sometimes even grabbed on the edges without it breaking off.

Overall, I gave this pillow three stars, because like I said it is essential. However, I really think there are some design flaws that could be improved on.

I bought this pillow based on the reviews and the fact that I loved the My Breast Friend pillow that I had when I was nursing my daughter. The twin pillow was good when my twins were smaller, but now at 6 months, it's not working as well as it did before. I wish that it were a little taller because as my babies have gotten bigger, their weight is pushing the pillow down. I will have to start putting a pillow under the twin pillow to make it the right height. I am also not a fan of the fabric. It's a nice color and is soft, but it gets hot after a while. The fabric also doesn't keep its shape very well. It is fine right after being washed, but stretches out soon after and the pillow doesn't fit as well. On the upside, in addition to using the pillow for nursing, I also lay the babies on it so I can bottle feed them at the same time. Overall, it's ok, but I wish I had done more research.

A life saver. This pillow made it very easy to breast feed 2 babies at the same time. Without it, I probably would have had to do one baby at a time, which means double the amount of time spent nursing. Its worth the cost to get both babies done at the same time, just to have a little extra down time between feedings. Also, it is much much bigger than the singleton pillow, and it is an extra luxury to have even if you just have a singleton you plan on using it with.

We ordered this pillow with rush shipping for our twin girls not knowing that we would not need it for a couple of weeks after they were born. But now that it's in use it works great. It's large enough to hold both babies without a problem.

This pillow made my life so much easier. I can nurse both twins at the same time in the football hold and still have my hands free to read a book or talk on the phone. It cut my nursing time in half!!

I purchased this twin nursing pillow after the less expensive Double Blessings pillow no longer worked. This pillow is more expensive, but much better. I've been using it for my twins from 3 months old until now - 8 months old.

Pros: Soft, washable cover. Extra covers available for purchase from My Brest Friend. Good back support. Lip at edge helps keep babies secure.

Cons: Cover material is slightly stretchy, making it hard to get the pillow tight enough around my waist - it slips down below my waist regularly. Don't see how I'll be able to use it when my twins are a year old - I just don't think it will support their weight. At 8 months, I've started to put pillows under each side to keep the pillow at the height I need. Lip at edge helps keep babies secure, but they can still easily roll off if you're not paying attention. I can only use football hold with this pillow.

Suggestions: Turn it inside out when washing otherwise the velcro sticks to everything in the machine. Buy an extra cover because accidents happen.

UPDATE: This pillow is still working and my twins are 18 months old. The foam is starting to break down a little bit, but it's still functional. The zipper on one cover broke, but luckily I have a spare cover.

I recently gave birth to my second set of twins and the only change I made was purchasing this nursing pillow. For my first pregnancy I used a standard boppy with extra pillows for support. While this was functional, it was rarely easy and nursing was always a bit of a production. The Breast Friend Twin Delux pillow has made tandem nursing a breeze! The angled memory foam top keeps babies right where you place them, the side pouch keeps essentials right at your fingertips and I can even nurse hands free - which means I can relax a bit or read stories to my toddlers. I use it with the lumbar support if I'm sitting in bed or without if I'm in a large armed chair. I have been so pleased with this and recommend it without reservation to any mommies of twins who are looking to tandem feed (which I also recommend!!)