Nursing pillow

Nursing pillow

A nursing pillow is used to stabilize the posture when breastfeeding . It is round and up to two meters long. In addition to the function for breastfeeding, it can be used by mother and child in other ways. For example, for storing the baby, as a bed border or as a stabilization for the baby's first attempts at sitting.

application

In an upright sitting position, the pillow is wrapped around the stomach or placed on the legs. This creates a shelf on which the baby can lie comfortably while breastfeeding. In addition, the baby lies directly on the breast and can empty it ideally. The mother has her hands free and relieves her back.

In addition to being used as a nursing pillow, there are other uses. Another possible application is to use the nursing pillow to stabilize your own lying or sitting position during pregnancy . The newborn can also be stored in a nursing pillow, depending on the shape. It can also be used as a bed border. Older babies can use the nursing pillow to stabilize them when trying to sit for the first time. Many babies keep their nursing pillows in bed until they are children.

materials

Nursing pillows are mostly made of cotton fabrics. Occasionally there are also pillows with soft covers made of jersey or nicky. EPS or EPP are most commonly used as filling material . The plastic is very light and washable. The small balls are easy to distribute and give a lot of stability. Natural materials such as spelled husks are less common .

to form

Nursing pillows are now available in many different shapes and sizes. In Germany, large, banana-shaped nursing pillows are the most common. These are supplemented by smaller nursing pillows, which can only be used as pure nursing pillows. The shapes and the respective curves are different. From straight pillows, 'banana-shaped' nursing pillows to very round pillows.