Nursing Pillows - Whats Hot & Whats Not!

As any mother will tell you, breastfeeding can be a tiresome task. the constant slouching to feed your young one is not only uncomfortable but can cause a variety of back issues in the longterm. Nursing pillows aid breastfeeding mums, even those who bottle feed, in insuring you and baby are as comfortable as possible.

There are a number of nursing pillows available for sale and to buy ranging from those that offer a variety of uses such as pregnancy or maternity body pillows which provide support during and after pregnancy to those dedicated for helping feeding times easier to cope with. Some major brands that offfer a selection of nursing support pillows include the likes of Leacho, Boppy, My Brest, Kushies, Simplies and many, many more.

Whether you are looking for a feeding pillow that aids in feeding a single baby or perhaps looking for an offering designed to support twins you will find them to be not only affordable but widely available too.  Typically the shape of such a pillow is U shaped in shape allowing the cushion to fit round the waist just below breast level.  Offerings can come comtoured or plain with some designs including useful integrated pockets to hold baby bottles and nappies. As for construction, standard foam is by far the most common variation avaiilable with some luxurious offerings being constructed from memory foam. 

Below is a compilation of the top 5 nursing pillows currently available. In time I hope to update this page with more comprehensive reviews on some of the best pillows in this range as well offer advice on how to best use your new pillow. Enjoy.

Best Baby Nursing Pillows

1) Boppy Miracle Middle Pillow Review

Simple in design, cheap and considered to be one of the best selling breastfeeding pillows on the market the Boppy bare naked U pillow has a lot to offer. Currently this pillow can be picked up for as little as $25 at stores such as Amazon and the cushion itself is covered by a 1 year guarantee. Perfect for first time mothers and those looking for a travel support cushion.

2) My Brest Friend Twins Plus Nursing Pillow Review

A slightly more expensive support pillow when compared to Boppy's offering that offers more features including holders and adjustable back support. Prices range from $60-$80, and comes with a soft plush cover that is machine washable. Designed for those with single or twin babies.

3) Boppy Nursing Pillow With Slipcover

In reality this model is identical to our number 1 choice with the difference being this cushion comes with an included slip cover for convenience. A few dollars more expensive than the bare naked miracle pillow and due to it's simplistic design can be used in a variety of ways to suit your needs.

4) My Brest Friend Deluxe Pillow Review

The deluxe version of our number 2 recommended feeding pillow that comes with a more elegant design for comfort and is aimed at single baby use. With soft plush facbric for baby comfort, included backrest and easily adjustable strap this beauty of a pillow can be bought for as little as $40!

5) Leachco Cuddle-U Nursing Pillow Review

Leacho have been known to provide quality baby products, the Leacho cuddle u pillow is no different. Comes with adjustable support to keep baby on pillow from newborns to toddlers and is perfect for mothers wanting a pillow that not only acts as a breast feeding or bottle feed pillow but one that also helps in aiding sit up support as well as encouraging healthy digestion.