Customer Reviews

My Brest Friend Deluxe Pillow, Blue

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The removable cover (zipper) makes this easy to clean (just make sure the velcro is stuck to itself when you wash it or it will stick to all your nice socks.

My wife tried a boppy for the first month then got this, which she used continually for the next six.

You can even use it standing up or when you move around since the strap goes around your back. The strap also provides back & lumbar support. The pocket is a nice touch (you put your Lansinoh, cell phone, baby nail clippers, etc in it) The only possible downside is it isn't that easy to put on with one hand (for example, if you are already cradling the baby)

If you're price sensitive look around, there are often significant discounts for older colors.

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My baby came 5 weeks early and the process of breastfeeding hit me like a Mack truck, I didn't get to take the breastfeeding class I'd signed up for and had to learn everything in the hospital. This was horrible as I was on some pretty strong drugs and on no sleep, with scrunchy pillows that compressed down and didn't support my arms and back, leaving me incredibly sore after trying to breastfeed and pump. As soon as my husband brought the pillow to the hospital the process of learning to breastfeed improved a million percent - the pillow is soft enough to be comfortable for the baby but nice and firm. It stays in place, is easy to snap on and off, and Dad loves using it too. The pocket is nice and I love that the cover is washable. At first I wasn't sure what the little bumps on the one side were for so I just turned it over and used it that way, and it worked fine - since then I've figured out the little bumps are in the exact right position to hold up baby's head just a little bit, so you can even nurse without having one hand cradling the head (if you want to). I LOVE this product, I don't know what I'd do without it.

I have been using the My Brest Friend pillow for three months and I LOVE IT! It is so secure and never slips or slides like the Boppy pillow or traditional pillows do. The cover comes off and can be machine washed, but does have to hang to dry, which is annoying, but still not enough for me to take a star away. MBF is also nice and firm, which I find a big advantage over the Boppy. I cannot recommend this pillow enough-I will be buying it for all of my friends who plan to breast feed!

I had a Boppy from my first daughter and never felt comfortable using it. A lactation consultant in the hospital suggested I try the My Brest Friend pillow while I was there and I couldn't believe how well it worked! I immediately ordered my own. It is more expensive than the Boppy but you cannot put a price on something that helps with the often challenging beginning weeks of breast-feeding. If you can afford it, I would get the deluxe version because the velcro is pretty loud and can wake a sleeping baby when you are done with the feeding.

This pillow is by far superior to the Boppy. What a shame that the retail stores (e.g., Babies R Us) dedicate so much shelf space to all of those cute, designer fabric Boppy pillows and hardly any to the Brest Friend (I ended up ordering via Amazon because our local BRU had only one pink BF pillow in stock). The sturdy, flat surface of the Brest Friend is the perfect supportive platform for a nursing baby... no more rolling toward mom's belly (or worse, away from mom). With the Boppy, I had to rig it with rolled receiving blankets, etc. to fill the void created by the rounded edge of the pillow. I first tried the Brest Friend during an appointment with a lactation consultant when my son was nearly 3 months old. We were having some difficulties with breastfeeding, which started when my baby was hospitalized one day after we first brought him home. This change in pillows was instrumental to our eventual success with breastfeeding...baby boy just turned one, and we're still using the BF pillow a couple of times a day. In regards to the BF fabric options, I bought the "deluxe" model (velour fabric with velcro strap), along with an extra cotton cover (less expensive standard model type... adjusts via clip strap). I actually prefer the standard cover, as it washes better than the velour and the excess length on the deluxe velcro strap was a nuisance (no "anchor" to keep it down). Don't hesitate to try this pillow! The visual appeal of the Boppy will not help you through the early months of 10+ feedings per day.

I had a Boppy which I found cumbersome and baby would start to slip toward me when we used it for nursing. I bought the My Brest Friend even though it's expensive and it was worth every penny. This pillow takes the strain off your back and arms and really supports the baby at breast level. It goes around your body and snaps in place so you don't worry about baby sliding into you and off the pillow, and you don't need to worry about the pillow shifting. The Deluxe has a little bag which I really never used but I did put a couple of tissues and burp cloths in it just in case, so it is useful for putting things in that you need on hand. The cover is easy to clean and soft. The only thing I guess they could improve is the "lip" on the edge could be a bit bigger so you have more of a sense that baby won't fall off. Not that there's much chance of that if you're holding baby and paying attention, I just like things to give even more support/safety. This is an excellent pillow and I recommend it to new moms and also to friends and family as a perfect gift for a breastfeeding mommy.

While nursing my first son, I used a Boppy, but I was never particularly happy with it. Like others, I found that because of the rounded top, it was hard to keep him in place -- he was always rolling toward me or away from me. In addition, after I washed my Boppy, it became lumpy, even when I followed the manufacturer's instructions.

So with my second baby, I thought I'd try My Brest Friend, which a couple of my friends raved about. Well, add me to the club!

I brought MBF to the hospital with me and started using it right away. It made it SO much easier to position my little boy correctly, and he actually stayed in place! We've been using it ever since he came home, and I have zero complaints. The back support is great -- no more hunting for a pillow ot put behind my back -- and I love the super-soft plush cover.

Other great features:

* The little pocket is perfect for sticking breast pads in. It helps me keep from misplacing them (and keeps my toddler from running off with them!)

* The adjustable Velcro strip is helpful if you want a snug fit (nice if you need to stand up while nursing your baby) or a little bit looser fit.

* The buckle lets you remove the pillow quietly, so if your little one has conked out while sleeping, you don't wake him or her. (I've heard that some older models of MBF had Velcro instead, which could create an issue with waking babies.)

I LOVE this pillow. Most amazing breast-feeding aid ever! Doesn't kill my back and is comfy for baby. Beware of the color. It seems on the page that you will be purchasing an aqua colored pillow. It actually is light blue, which I don't mind but was a bit disappointed. I was hoping for the exact color as the picture displayed. Overall, great purchase!

After nursing for the first two months with another half-circle pillow, I finally got a Brest Friend. I was so mad I missed out on it for so long. It doesn't slide away from you like the other pillow and is firm enough to keep my daughter in the right position for nursing. I am giving one to all my friends who plan to breastfeed.

Its 8 months later and I am still nursing with ease thanks to the My Brest Friend.

I have back problems and this pillow made more difference than ANYTHING else I did or bought to help me comfortably hold our baby for feedings. If I need a gift for a pregnant friend I WILL be getting her one too!! Buy it for your wife or sister or anybody you know who might be breast feeding a baby. I cannot say enough good things. I have even had to remove the cover for washing and it washed in the machine and dried in the machine and FIT back on the pillow with NO trouble at all!