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Best ValueNursing Essentials
Boppy Original Support Nursing Pillow
The classic C-shaped pillow that saves your arms and back during marathon feeding sessions, with a washable cover for the inevitable messes.
84
NewMom Index
84 / 100
Price range $$$
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The verdict
A nursing pillow won't make or break your feeds, but it takes real strain off your arms, neck, and back when you're feeding every two hours. The Boppy is inexpensive, the slipcover is machine-washable, and it repurposes later for propped tummy time. Important safety note: the CPSC and AAP are clear that nursing pillows are not safe for infant sleep, so never let your baby sleep on or against it. Skip it if you're short-torsoed or plan to buy a firmer, strap-on style like the My Brest Friend instead.
What we love
- ✓Takes strain off arms, neck, and back during long feeds
- ✓Machine-washable slipcover survives spit-up and leaks
- ✓Inexpensive and nearly universally available
- ✓Repurposes for supported, awake tummy time later
Keep in mind
- –No strap, so it can shift and needs repositioning
- –Not firm or high enough for every body type
- –Must never be used for infant sleep per CPSC/AAP guidance
Is the Boppy Original Support Nursing Pillow right for you?
Budget-minded parents who want basic feeding support that also works for tummy time.