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Rating:  - Number *One* New Baby Item
As a new mom, I found out in the hospital (literally, from day one) that my Boppy was the most valuable baby item I had. Not only can you use it for nursing, but you can prop the baby up for pictures, dad can use it for bottlefeeding and you and baby will be more comfortable in general for feedings. When my 3 month old daughter starts sitting up, it will be invaluable for supporting her until she can do it on her own. Also, she definitely knows when she is not on her boppy--she squirms and can't get comfortable to nurse. Kind of like when you're traveling and you forgot your pillow. That's why I bought two and I'm thinking about a third...Also, interestingly enough, in those early days, she wanted to be held all the time and the boppy fooled her into thinking that she was still being cuddled when I needed a few minutes to do something. I wouldn't recommend letting the baby sleep in the boppy without your supervision, though. They tend to slip down inside of it after a little while. Finally, buy the kind with a removable cover, or buy an extra cover for yours. There will be lots of spit up milk and it's nice to wash the cover. I threw my whole boppy in the machine (the one without the removable cover) and it did lose a little of its firmness. It still works fine, though. Keep the plastic zippered package it comes in, too. For every baby shower from here on out, they're getting a Boppy from me.
Rating: - More than just a nursing pillow!
I had a terrible time trying to get my newborn son to latch on after having a c-sect. My girlfriend came to stay with me for a week and brought this pillow and it was like a miracle. I was comfortable. He was comfortable, and like a DREAM after a few minutes, he was latching on and doing great! Sometimes i need to run out of the room for a minute to grab something out of the oven or whatever and i'll prop Joseph up on our pillow. I did this one day and when i came back, he'd fallen asleep. It is a good idea to hold your baby upright after feeding for at least 30 minutes, so this is a great way to do it without having to hold your baby the whole time. The boppy pillow is one of my favorite things. My husband says it has been a life saver, and it truly has been. At only [$$](this one is [more $$] because of the plush cover) this makes a great shower gift for anyone whether they plan to breast or bottle feed.
Rating: - Must Have
Being that I'm 5'9" holding the baby up while nursing was imaginably uncomfortable. I had been using a pillow and it was making my arms ache. When I confided in a friend that I was having a hard time she suggested the boppy pillow. I bought one and I was in love, It gave me the extra boost I needed to feed her better. Within a month I had to stop breastfeeding. Ironically the boppy pillow was great even then. Both my husband and I were able to use it when we held her for feedings. As she got older we used it to allow her to lay on her belly and play and for when she was holding the bottle herself. Next we began placing her in the middle to help stablize her while sitting up. Now she's 19 months, and it still goes along with us all the time. She uses it as a makeshift desk at basketball games, while waiting at the doctor's office, or even just to lounge on at nanny's house.
This pillow has had formula, juice, milk, spit-up, everything spilled on it. It cleans up very easily. It can be thrown in the washing machine, and it maintains it's shape and firmness. I've also noticed that no matter how many times her diaper has leaked on it , it holds no odor. Wash it and it's clean.
Another plus is the zipper up vinyl pouch it comes in. I'm glad I kept it. At first I wondered why on earth I would need it but now when we got to soccer games or to the park or the playground, she can lay it right down in the grass or dirt and I'm not worried about it getting filthy. Plus it doubles as a little table on hese occasions and when she's done getting food all over it I just wipe it clean with a baby wipe.
Fingerpainting was an acivity I was reluctant to attempt, until a friend suggested I lay newspaper down, place the boppy pillow in it's vinyl pouch and lay her down on her chest and let her paint. I don't have to worry about it getting all over my furniture or her.
And don't think you can't use it too, next time you have a really long car ride and you'd like to be able to relax a little more, use it yourself as a neck pillow.
I Love this Pillow, It's rather inexpensive and very very useful. I think it's a must have.
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