The time we live in is amazing. So many interesting and necessary things are sold in stores. Sometimes you don’t know what this or that thing is for. My daughter, before the birth of her child, had already prepared a room and filled a bag for a young mother.
Our usual bottles, diapers, diapers, oils, creams, etc. Only a pillow for feeding children was not bought . In principle, it is not particularly needed. Is it worth spending 40-50 dollars on such a trifle? There are so many decorative rollers in the house! I myself gave birth to twins and used two pillows when breastfeeding them. But these were all my thoughts. My daughter believed that a pillow for feeding children is mandatory, as she has read reviews about her.
Let's go to the children's goods store. Finally, pillows were found in the department for newborns (shops for children are huge and you will not always find what you need right away). In the section where they were, there was so much choice that we were confused. What options were not there! Different colors, sizes, styles. And we got stuck here for two hours. They measured so much, selected the colors, examined the quality of tailoring, whether there is a cover, whether there are good Velcro, what is filled. Of course, they chose a good pillow, comfortable, with a pleasant coloring - for the boy. And when the baby was born, and she earned in full force, we realized how this small thing is convenient for feeding the baby.
But even before the birth of the baby, the expectant mother herself basked on this pillow. I must say that the daughter was very comfortable on her. Since the pillow turned out to be multifunctional, it was suitable both for a pregnant woman and for feeding a baby. She supports mom’s stomach during sleep, creating comfort and coziness. True, there are also separate pillows for pregnant women, but we bought one big pillow - for the baby, and my mother adapted it for herself.
A pillow for feeding babies helps ease this process. The woman’s back is straightened, she sits without straining, the muscles of her arms and spine do not get tired. At this time, you can even drink tea, turn on the TV, talk on Skype, read and even work on the computer, because your hands are free. It is only necessary to lay the baby correctly on the pillow, raise its head to the desired height, attach it to the chest.
You can lay the child at different angles, so that he and mom would be comfortable. Long-term feeding - 15-30 minutes - will not be so tiring. The child feels comfortable and protected on such a pillow, relaxes, falls asleep, and the feeding process can drag on for up to 40 minutes. If we assume that he consumes mom’s milk every three hours a day, then for her this is, in fact, a big load. Therefore, a pillow for feeding children is convenient for both mother and baby.
How to choose and buy a pillow for feeding
1. Pay attention to what fabric it is made of. It should be cotton so that the child does not sweat and does not get allergies.
2. Read which filler is in the pillow. The best material is holofiber or polystyrene balls, as well as spelled scales. The synthetic winterizer is not desirable, as it sits down and loses its shape.
3. Check if there is a removable pillowcase on the lock. This is necessary due to the frequent need for washing.
4. Ask if there is a bag that folds the pillow. When traveling, it is necessary - the pillow does not get dirty and will always be there.
5. Check the quality of the Velcro; if it is poorly held, do not buy.
You can buy a pillow for feeding in stores for children, order on the Internet. But before you do this, read the reviews of moms who have already used it. After all, she will help you while the child grows up. It will be convenient for him to eat, and sit, and lie next to you, and sleep, and also, leaning his hands on the pillow, he will learn to raise his head.