My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow Enhanced Ergonomics Essential Breastfeeding Pillow Support For Mom & Baby W/ Convenient Side Pocket, Double Straps & Slipcover, Horizon

I love this pillow, it makes feeding so much easier and more comfortable. My LO has difficulty latching and having to fight with the boppy pillow to stay on or not to roll her downward only made feeding more difficult. This pillow stays in place and it's flat so there's no issues of her rolling downward. We've had it a month now and use it constantly and it's holding up well. The pillow itself is very light and comfortable, it sat nicely either above or under my postpartum belly and didn't cause any discomfort. I would recommend this to any mother but it's great for anyone with a larger chest. I'm a petite person but my chest size is currently 36 DD - 40 DDD (depending on the feeding day) and I have found this pillow helps support the weight of the breast. The wrap around feature is really helpful in supporting your arms/elbows as well. When it's 2 am this thing is really a lifesaver, it's bad enough being so tired and top it off trying to fumble with a baby and a pillow only makes it worse. This pillow makes it a lot easier to just snap on and plop in a chair to feed. I haven't removed the cover yet to wash it but I don't think I'll put it in the dryer, the cover fits very snug and I would worry heat drying it would cause shrinkage. There's not much give to the fabric so I would be mindful of how you wash/dry it.

I love the My Brest Friend pillow! First of all, it has a back support that feels great. It has a belt buckle that keeps it in place so if I have to move to another spot with my baby, it just sits on my hips while I carry my baby. It's super comfortable and has these bumps on them to pillow your baby's head. Best of all, you can buy the protective cover to protect the foam underneath. If you want cute covers, they have them too. I have both the My Brest Friend and the Boppy, and the My Brest Friend worked best for me and my little one. I loved it so much I bought 2 regular ones (one for upstairs and one for downstairs) as well as an inflatable one for when we travel. They have the bigger super deluxe that I got for my baby shower but it just didn't fit right for me so if this one doesn't work for you, try the other versions.

3 Year and Second Baby Update!!: We just had our second born 6 weeks ago and I came back to update this review because I feel that strongly about this pillow. Everything I wrote before still holds true. We are using the exact same pillow that we purchased for our first. It is a little softer but still so much more firm than any other pillow we’ve ever used, the back piece hasn’t kept its perfect shape, but that’s to be expected considering I used it so many times daily for an entire year of feeding my first. Once again I feel like it has saved my breastfeeding journey. If someone asked me, this pillow would hands down be the number one item I recommended someone place on their baby registry. Our son was born with a seriously horrible latch. I was gifted several Boppy pillows at our baby shower. Upon coming home from the hospital I was excited to try them out and see if they aided in positioning and thus his latch. A week of trying to manage those flimsy pillows and both baby and I were FRUSTRATED. I would use two at once, use one with additional pillows on either side, use one with a towel rolled under his head, etc. Baby was uncomfortable from sliding around and constantly being repositioned while trying eat and my nipples were taking a beating from a bad latch made worse by inadequate positioning. A lactation consultant suggested trying the Breast Friend pillow and it immediately changed our breast feeding journey. It didn’t completely solve the latch issues that we were having, but it made both of us comfortable enough that we could easily work through them. The best parts of this pillow include: 1. It attaches to you so you can get situated and prepped and then pick up your little one and place them on you. In comparison, the Boppy does not stay in place whatsoever. Often it would slip off of me or slide while I was seated and nursing- causing baby to slide down and tug at the nipples. 2. It is also a stiffer foam which helps keep baby right where you put them and decreases fatigue on mom’s arms. 3. The pocket is a nice added feature as you can keep nipple shields, cream, pads, etc in there for safe keeping. 4. The lumbar support really does help keep my lower back comfortable when feeding. Food for thought: 1. Our birth was a cesarean and when I first tried this pillow I was 1 week post partum. As to be expected, it was mildly uncomfortable pressing on my abdomen. I suppose you could not tighten the strap as much, but the pillow would not stay on as well. I found that it was mild enough and helpful enough to keep using it. 2. I wish that the fabric was coated with a waterproof liner on the inside. Baby has had two blowouts while eating that have discolored the foam pillow. 3. It is difficult to get the cover on after washing as some others have commented. Just take your time and be patient. The foam around the back lumbar area acts like it could easily tear if manipulated too harshly. 4. The first couple of weeks we exclusively used the football hold. I slid the pillow to be slightly off center to help with this position. Once baby figured out his latch a little better, we switched to cross hold and this pillow became even more comfortable for us. Once Baby gets bigger and has better control of his head and body the Boppy may work better for some. But for right now, we are 5 weeks PP and this pillow continues to be the most used baby item we purchased. While it was pricey for a pillow, I would gladly purchase again for the difference it made in breast feeding.

UPDATE: It is very stiff material for baby to lay on, which is GREAT! She stays exactly in place. I don't use the "humps" for her head, they are far too unnoticeable and short for her head to be breast level. The "wraparound" feature is useless to me as I sit while breastfeeding - it is actually a nuisance. The pocket has a tight top and is very deep, so you'll have to "fish" out whatever you put in there, if it's not taller than the pocket. I also never use the clip as I just use it while sitting, so it is also in the way. I wish it were able to flip upside down to use for either side instead of having one side open so you have to slip it on from one way everytime... Besides these issues, the stiff and sturdy material is great for holding baby and she falls asleep every time - it is comfy and nice to rest arms on while feeding too. I also used the plastic it came in under the fabric and while it's noisy to carry and put on, once baby is on, she doesn't move so it doesn't affect her or the comfort at all [all while protecting the foam underneath!] Haven't tried it with baby yet, this is based solely on product. Decent quality covering, like a linen tshirt. The foam insert is stiff and durable, however, upon unzipping the covering, it snagged on the foam ever so slightly and tore a teeny piece off.... The pocket is huge and the cinch at the top is nice and tight. I took the advice of another poster and used the plastic wrap in came in to go under the cloth and act as a waterproofer...it is noisy, so we will see how baby deals with it. The only negative thing is that the info packet it came with advertised a velcro strap, but it didn't come with one...after reading, I didn't know this feature existed but found myself missing it after finding out what could have been. Definitely not a pillow like a Boppy. Way more sturdy, with lumbar support, pocket, and stays up while standing (though I wouldn't try that with baby on it!].

This is a nice alternative to the more expensive styles by them. The outer cover is easy to remove and clean. The more it’s washed, it gets a bit harder to put back on, but still manageable. The sponge isn’t quite as easy to clean though if you also have an accidental blow out while feeding.

Great design to support baby at proper height for breastfeeding. Easy to use and good quality.

The My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow offers good support, and I can see why so many moms love it. It does keep the baby in a comfortable position, and the firmness is nice for maintaining proper alignment during feeds. The side pocket is a helpful touch, and the Midnight Poppy cover looks cute and washes well. However, there are a few drawbacks that make this more of an average experience for me. The pillow is bulkier and heavier than I expected, which makes it awkward to move around the house. The straps can also be a hassle—trying to clip it on while holding a fussy baby is not the easiest task. I also found that the shape doesn’t fit my body as comfortably as I hoped, especially during longer nursing sessions. Overall, it works, but it’s not as convenient or comfortable as I wanted. A decent pillow, but not a must-have for everyone.

This pillow is EVERYTHING for breast feeding and chilling with baby. I had tried one at the hospital with the lactation specialist and then went home and struggled the boppy pillows I had for a week until I gave in and bought this. Amazing! Baby is now 6 weeks. No more struggling to get the right position. No more struggling to keep it in the position I want. I can stand up with baby in arms and not worry about it falling on the floor or knocking something over or tripping me (because this one is strapped 'round my waist). After nursing I just lay baby on top of it diagonally and half on me and she can continue sleeping with great firm support under her on a flat surface. Or she just hands out there with me while she's awake. No more tired arms from holding her for hours! I keep my chapstick and baby's vitamin D drops in the pocket, sometimes also my phone and a bottle of water if I don't have anywhere to set it. I still use the boppy to occasionally assist with tummy time or helping baby sit up for a different view but honestly could do without it entirely. This pillow is literally attached at my hip all day and I can't live without it now. Highly recommend to every new mom! Even if you're not breast feeding!

For something that cost so much,i would have expected to be better inside.

This is a highly acclaimed product if you are having a c-section. Boppy is good too. But this one sits high above the incision and offers more control.

The My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow is a really well-made and high-quality product. The support and fit are excellent, and it feels secure and comfortable for nursing. The design is clearly made to help with proper positioning, which can make feeding easier for both mom and baby. In my case, I had postpartum back pain after pregnancy, which made it difficult for me to use it consistently. Because of that, I couldn’t fully benefit from it even though the product itself is very good. Overall, I still think it’s a great nursing pillow and would recommend it to other moms, especially for its comfort, support, and quality. 5 stars for design and usefulness.

This is a game changer! It has saved my shoulders and neck. It's made it easier for both mum and bub. The pocket is hand and its even handy for contact naps

I didn’t think a nursing pillow was a necessary product when having a newborn but I am so glad I bought it. It makes feeding the baby a million times easier. The pillow is firm and lightweight. The strap is good quality and also huge so it goes around your belly easily even if you’re a big person. The pillow has to raised areas that serve as both pillows for the baby’s head and for you to prop your hand or arm if needed. The cover is super easy to take off, wash and put back on. The little pocket on the front is useful to hold soothers or bibs and light items like that, but I wouldn’t recommend holding your phone in it as phones are heavy and pull down the pillow.