My Brest Friend vs Ergobaby Natural Curve Nursing Pillow: Which Is Better in Canada?
Short answer: Both are firm foam pillows with a buckle strap, so they feel more alike than a soft U-shaped pillow would. The main difference is the surface. My Brest Friend is flat and level, while the Ergobaby Natural Curve is curved to keep baby's head a little higher than their tummy. My Brest Friend also has built-in back support. Pick the one whose surface shape matches how you like to feed.
Buy line: Shop the My Brest Friend Deluxe for $88.99 or the My Brest Friend Super Deluxe from $98.99. Free tracked shipping anywhere in Canada, no minimum.
My Brest Friend vs Ergobaby at a glance
| My Brest Friend | Ergobaby Natural Curve | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Wraparound, firm and flat | Curved pillow designed to keep baby's head above their tummy |
| Fill | Firm foam | High density polyurethane foam |
| Strap | Yes, wraps around your waist and clips at the back | Yes, buckled stay-put strap |
| Surface | Flat and level, keeps baby at breast height | Curved, head higher than tummy, tummy-to-tummy position |
| Back support | Built in (Super Deluxe adds extra padding) | Not listed as a feature |
| Cover | Removable slipcover | Reversible: plush polyester side, cotton poplin side |
| Washing | Slipcover: machine wash warm, gentle, no bleach, air-dry. Foam: spot-clean only | Cover: machine wash cold, gentle, tumble dry low. Pillow: wipe clean with water, dry flat |
| Best for | Parents who want a level surface plus back support | Parents who want baby's head slightly raised |
| Price at Adorling | Deluxe $88.99, Super Deluxe from $98.99 | Not sold at Adorling (price varies by retailer) |
The real difference: flat vs curved
My Brest Friend has a firm, flat foam top. It keeps your baby level and at breast height, so they don't sink or roll toward your lap.
The Ergobaby Natural Curve is also firm foam, but the top is shaped differently. Ergobaby says the curve is designed to keep baby's head elevated above their tummy, in a tummy-to-tummy position with you. Some parents like that slight angle. Others prefer a level surface where they set the angle with their own arm. Neither is wrong. It comes down to what feels right for you and your baby.
Strap and back support
Both pillows strap on. My Brest Friend wraps around your waist and clips at the back. Ergobaby uses a buckled stay-put strap to reduce slipping. One difference: My Brest Friend has back support built into the pillow, and the Super Deluxe adds extra padding. Ergobaby doesn't list back support as a feature.
For fit tips, see how to use the My Brest Friend nursing pillow.
Other uses
Ergobaby lists nursing, bottle feeding, bonding and supervised tummy time. For tummy time, Ergobaby says to remove the strap and tuck the buckles, and never to use the strap to carry baby. My Brest Friend is made for feeding. Whichever you choose, keep baby awake and watched the whole time.
Washing and care
Ergobaby's cover is machine wash cold on gentle, tumble dry low, and the foam pillow wipes clean with water and dries flat. My Brest Friend's slipcover goes in warm on gentle, no bleach, then air-dry, and the foam is spot-clean only. Here's our step-by-step guide on how to wash your My Brest Friend nursing pillow.
Comparing with a softer, classic pillow too? Read My Brest Friend vs Boppy in Canada.
Which one suits you
Choose My Brest Friend if you want a flat, level surface and built-in back support, especially if your back gets sore during long feeds.
Choose Ergobaby Natural Curve if you like the idea of a curved surface that keeps baby's head a little higher than their tummy, and you'd like a two-sided cover.
If easy cleaning matters most, both have washable covers. Ergobaby's cover can go in the dryer on low, and My Brest Friend's slipcover air-dries.
Want to compare our options? See the Deluxe and Super Deluxe in our nursing pillows collection.
Safety
Nursing pillows are for supervised, awake feeding only. Always hold your baby while they feed, and never use any nursing pillow for sleep. That goes for My Brest Friend and for the Ergobaby Natural Curve alike. If your baby falls asleep during a feed, move them to a safe sleep space: a firm, flat mattress in a crib or bassinet, on their back, with nothing else in it.
FAQ
Are both pillows made of foam?
Yes. My Brest Friend uses firm, flat foam. The Ergobaby Natural Curve uses high density polyurethane foam.
What's the main difference between My Brest Friend and Ergobaby?
The surface. My Brest Friend is flat and level at breast height. Ergobaby is curved to keep baby's head above their tummy.
Do both have a strap?
Yes. My Brest Friend wraps around your waist and clips at the back. Ergobaby has a buckled stay-put strap.
Which one has back support?
My Brest Friend has back support built in, and the Super Deluxe adds extra padding. Ergobaby doesn't list back support as a feature.
Can my baby sleep on either pillow?
No. Nursing pillows are for supervised, awake feeding only. Always hold your baby and never use a nursing pillow for sleep.
Where to buy in Canada
Adorling is an authorized Canadian retailer of My Brest Friend. You can order the Deluxe ($88.99) or the Super Deluxe (from $98.99) with free tracked shipping anywhere in Canada and no minimum. See every option in our nursing pillows collection.