How to Use Your My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow (Step by Step)
The thing that makes a My Brest Friend pillow different from a soft crescent pillow is that it wraps around your waist and stays flat and firm, holding baby at exactly the right height. Used correctly, it takes the strain out of feeding. Here's how, step by step.
Step by step
- Put it on before you pick up baby. Wrap the pillow around your waist with the flat cushion facing up and the backrest behind you, then click the buckle closed.
- Adjust it snug. Tighten the strap so the pillow sits level at about navel height and doesn't slide down. It should feel secure, like a supportive shelf.
- Sit back. Settle fully into your chair and let the built-in backrest support your lower back. You shouldn't have to lean forward.
- Bring baby to the pillow. Lay baby on the flat surface, tummy to you, with their nose level with your nipple. Because the cushion is firm, baby stays put at the right height — you bring baby to the breast, not the other way around.
- Choose your hold. The cradle hold works well for most feeds; the football (rugby) hold — baby tucked along your side — is great for latching help, twins, or C-section recovery.
- Use the pocket. Keep a water bottle or burp cloth in the front pocket so everything's within reach.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Wearing it too loose. If the pillow sags, baby drops too low and you'll hunch. Tighten the strap.
- Leaning into baby. Let the pillow and backrest do the lifting — keep your shoulders relaxed and back.
- Skipping the backrest. It's there to protect your lower back during long feeds; sit all the way back against it.
Caring for your pillow
Most covers are removable and machine-washable — always follow the sewn-in care label. On models with a waterproof inner liner, the foam core stays protected from leaks and spit-up.
New to your pillow and not sure it's adjusted right? Message us — we're happy to help you get set up.
FAQ
How tight should a My Brest Friend pillow be?
Snug enough that it sits level at about navel height and does not slide down. If the pillow sags, baby drops too low and you end up hunching forward. Tighten the strap until it feels like a supportive shelf.
How do I know the pillow is at the right height?
Lay baby on the flat surface tummy to you, and check that their nose is level with your nipple. Because the foam is firm and flat, baby stays at that height for the whole feed instead of sinking toward the middle.
Which hold should I use with My Brest Friend?
The cradle hold suits most feeds. The football hold, with baby tucked along your side, is the one many parents use for latching help, for twins, or while recovering from a C-section. The flat surface supports both.
Can I use a My Brest Friend pillow for sleep or tummy time?
No. Nursing pillows are for supervised, awake feeding only. Always hold your baby, never leave baby on the pillow, and never use one in a crib or for napping.
How do I wash a My Brest Friend pillow and cover?
Most covers are removable and machine washable, and the sewn-in care label is the one to follow. The foam core is spot clean only. Our guide on how to wash a My Brest Friend pillow has the steps by model.