My Brest Friend Original Pillow

by My Brest Friend

• 100% Cotton
• Extra soft baby plush fabric
• Deluxe strap has velcro and silent release buckle for easy, one hand use
• Features wrap around design
• Machine washable in the gentle cycle in warm water

Product Description

Color: Fireworks

From the Manufacturer

The no.1 Breastfeeding Support Pillow with Lactation Consultants. My Brest Friend is the only pillow that stays securely in place and does not shift or slide like other crescent shaped pillows. It provides support, comfort and security to both mom and baby, making breastfeeding more enjoyable and successful. Features: Deluxe Fabric - Extra soft plush material Back Rest - Helps you maintain good posture during feeding, preventing sore backs and necks Wrap-Around Design - Secures to the body, helping mom and baby maintain ideal positioning and latch-on Arm and Elbow Rests - Eliminate shoulder stress Convenient Pocket - For nursing and other accessories Firm, Flat-Front Cushion - Eliminates gap between you and your baby, which keeps the baby from rolling in or away during breastfeeding Breastfeeding Ease - Flat-top firmness ideal for positioning baby Adjustable, Silent-Release Strap - Deluxe strap has Velcro and silent release buckle for easy, one hand use Includes pillow insert and one slipcover. Additional slipcovers sold separately.

Product Description

The no.1 Breastfeeding Support Pillow with Lactation Consultants. My Brest Friend is the only pillow that stays securely in place and does not shift or slide like other crescent shaped pillows. It provides support, comfort and security to both mom and baby, making breastfeeding more enjoyable and successful. Features: Deluxe Fabric Extra soft plush material Back Rest Helps you maintain good posture during feeding, preventing sore backs and necks Wrap Around Design Secures to the body, helping mom and baby maintain ideal positioning and latch on Arm and Elbow Rests Eliminate shoulder stress Convenient Pocket For nursing and other accessories Firm, Flat Front Cushion Eliminates gap between you and your baby, which keeps the baby from rolling in or away during breastfeeding Breastfeeding Ease Flat top firmness ideal for positioning baby Adjustable, Silent Release Strap Deluxe strap has Velcro and silent release buckle for easy, one hand use Includes pillow insert and one slipcover. Additional slipcovers sold separately.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't live without it!!!! April 26, 2011

By DoKi

Color Name:Mod Pod|Amazon Verified Purchase

I own a boppy, which is nice, but not for breastfeeding. It slides around and just isn't practical for me. I have been using my brestfriend since day one in the hospital (I had a c section) and this pillow has been indispensable. The buckle is what makes it so special, I clip this thing on and can walk around and sit while breastfeeding. It also acts as a little baby table, as a new first time mom learning to breastfeed, I felt like I needed a third hand to get the positioning just right, but with the pillow I was able to get everything where it was supposed to be to get the perfect latch. Do yourself a favor if you are serious about breastfeeding and don't wait to see if you will really need it. The cover can be tricky to put back on after you wash it and it seems to have shrunk a little bit despite gentle washing and air drying. One last thing. . . I wasn't sure about the Mod Pod pattern, the picture just wasn't very clear, however as soon as I recieved it I knew I had made the right pattern choice. It is very very nice in person.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars only one issue April 15, 2011

By Anna P. Teel

Color Name:Fireworks|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a great pillow. very firm & supportive. perfect for my tiny newborn who slides around on regular pillows. the only downside is that it's made of dense foam. i didn't look to see if the foam is washable and mine already smells like sour milk after just a couple of weeks. I leak when i nurse so i always have to have a cloth diaper tucked between me and pillow or it will get soaked. the cover is washable & held up fine through the 10 or so times i've washed it. it's line dry only. i love this grey fireworks print. not that anyone but me sees it but it's nice. the belt fit around me fine, even right after birth. i usually tuck a blanket over the nylon belt so it doesn't make baby uncomfortable when he's on that side. I'm a bigger woman so i was a little worried about fit, it was fine.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect when you double the cover! October 3, 2011

By Summer

Color Name:Fireworks

I was introduced to this pillow during a lactation consultant appointment at our hospital's nursing boutique. After a few days at home trying to nurse at home without it I returned to buy one of my own. According to our lactation consultants, that's a pretty common occurrence.

I started out using an assortment of pillows from around our house and a Boppy Bare Naked Pillow that had been recommended to me by other mom's. But the other pillows tended to slip away during our marathon nursing sessions, and keeping my baby in the best position was impossible with the curve of the boppy. Switching to My Brest Friend made a world of difference.

What I Love:
- Clip on (very adjustable to fit a large postpartum body) while baby was on the changing table, made getting started nursing much easier
- Sturdy foam was supportive enough for my back & baby
- Pocket kept necissiary items close at hand while I managed baby
- Small bumps in foam provide extra support under baby's head

Things to consider:
- At the nursing botique I used the My Brest Friend Professional Pillow, Blue, after much spilled milk at home I would recommend using the professional pillow with a slip cover or blanket to keep the foam cleaner
- Depending on the length of your torso you may want another thin pillow on your lap below this one (this is true for all nursing pillows)

Overall, I wish I had this pillow sooner & my baby still loved the boppy when learning to sit!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome pillow, silly name August 31, 2012

By Merrie

Color Name:Fireworks

This was the nursing pillow I wish I had for my first child. With my first, I registered for that spunky, non threatening sounding Boppy pillow with it's cool designs and colors. Opening up some giant pillow at your baby shower that is called your Breast Friend is like saying to world, "hi everyone, I'm going to be a mom soon so therefore I will be showering only on odd number days, wearing clothes covered in breastmilk, and listening exclusively to children's music in the car when driving with my 1 month old. Forget about my old friends, I'll just be hanging out with my breast friend". Yeah, no way. I suffered with the Boppy.
With my second, I caved and got the Brest Friend and it was awesome. Sensible and awesome. I could walk around the house nursing my baby, and using my free hand to give things to my toddler. I was on top of the world! Seriously though, the pillow is firm and provides great support, you can sit however you like and nurse with comfort. The only drawback is the fabric. I washed mine and it shrunk and then the zipper broke. I ended up walking around the house nursing my baby with the cover half on the thing and frayed fabric hamging down the other side. I really didn't care though, breast friends have a bond that's deeper than what's on the surface.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but not as fabulous as I'd expected January 5, 2012

By Michelle Reeves

Color Name:Fireworks

I had a friend who had two kids help me register for my shower and she raved about the My Brest Friend. I guess to each his own, because after only a few uses mine was relegated to the closet. I've since tried the Boppy and preferred that, although I didn't end up purchasing one (hated the thought of spending more money on something when I had this at home) and just use whatever pillow I have lying around to help prop my daughter up now.

Pros:
Lightweight.

You can walk around with it when the belt is clipped, although I personally didn't find walking around practical while breastfeeding. I suppose maybe you could more easily switch positions with this?

Cover comes off and can be washed.

Storage pouch for small items such as spit up rag.

Cons:
Belt in back can be uncomfortable. While I understand the belt is what holds this pillow in place, for me it was more of a discomfort than it was worth. The Bobby stayed on well enough and it was a lot easier to lean back while nursing. With the Brest friend I found I was hunched over all the time because there was a wedge between me and the back of the chair/couch.

Cover is thin, milk will soak through and on to the pad without another layer.

Pouch is awkwardly located. To me it would make more sense to put it on the side, because where it is, you have to reach over baby to get something out which isn't always super easy to do.

It's larger than the Boppy, which means it needs more space to store and is awkward to have lying around.

For all the size, it's not that deep. So if delatch baby and lean her back to wipe her face etc. her head will be off the pillow.

Uncomfortably pressed on my c-section incision in the beginning.... (This improved within a week or two.)

In general I found with both the Boppy and the My Breast Friend it was just impractical to always have to use one pillow to breast feed. I wasn't about to start carting this around with me everywhere I went, which meant eventually I was going to have to learn how to feed without the "special pillow". I figured I might as well learn sooner rather than later and now I'm glad I did. I can leave the house and feed her wherever we are, which makes getting back into routine much easier. I'd say these items are really helpful in the beginning, when you are first learning to breastfeed because it can be difficult, but not necessary once you get it down. If I had to do it all over again I'd opt for the Boppy for the ease of use and reduced size, knowing it would only be a temporarily used item. Read more ›