How to Wash a My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow and Cover
Short answer: wash the slipcover, not the pillow. Unzip the cover, zip it closed again, and machine wash it in warm water on the gentle cycle with no bleach. Air-dry it, never the dryer. The foam cushion inside is spot-clean only: a damp cloth, a little mild soap, then let it dry in a well-ventilated spot. These steps follow the My Brest Friend care instructions.
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Washing the slipcover, step by step
- Unzip the slipcover and take it off the foam completely.
- Zip the cover closed so the zipper doesn't snag in the machine.
- Wash in warm water on the gentle cycle. No hot water, no bleach.
- Air-dry the cover flat or on a rack. Don't put it in the dryer, it can shrink.
- Once fully dry, slide the foam back in and zip it up.
Cleaning the foam cushion
- Don't submerge it, and don't put it in the washer or dryer.
- Dab spills with a damp cloth and a drop of mild soap.
- Let it dry fully in a well-ventilated room before the cover goes back on.
Care by model
| Model | Cover | Inside |
|---|---|---|
| Original, Deluxe, Super Deluxe, Twin | Machine wash warm, gentle, no bleach, air-dry | Foam: spot-clean only |
| Professional | Wipe with a soft cloth and anti-microbial spray | Foam: spot-clean only |
| Inflatable Travel | Removable cover | Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap |
Tips that save you a headache
- Leaks and spit-up happen daily in the early weeks. A spare cover means you're never without a pillow while one dries.
- Putting the cover back on is easiest with the foam on a table: tuck one end in first, then work the cover around the curve before zipping.
- Wool nursing pads help with leaks before they reach the pillow. See our wool vs disposable nursing pads guide.
New to the pillow? Read how to use My Brest Friend, or compare models in Deluxe vs Super Deluxe.
Safety
For supervised, awake feeding only. Always hold your baby. Never use a nursing pillow for sleep.
FAQ
Can you put a My Brest Friend pillow in the washing machine?
Only the slipcover. The foam cushion should never be submerged, machine washed or put in the dryer. Spot-clean it with a damp cloth and mild soap.
Can the My Brest Friend cover go in the dryer?
No. Air-dry the cover to prevent shrinking. A shrunk cover is hard to fit back on the foam.
What water temperature should I use?
Warm water on the gentle cycle. Don't use hot water or bleach.
How do I clean the Professional pillow?
The Professional slipcover isn't machine washed. Wipe it clean with a soft cloth and an anti-microbial spray.
How do I clean the inflatable travel pillow?
Wipe it with a damp cloth and mild soap, then wipe dry or let it air-dry before putting the cover back on.
Where to buy in Canada
Adorling is an authorized Canadian retailer of My Brest Friend. Free tracked shipping on every Canadian order. Shop all nursing pillows.