The Friend nursing pillow is designed to position the baby in a way so it can latch on to the mother properly.
It further provides support for the back, arms, shoulder and the elbow of the mother.
It is difficult for the mother who has recently given birth to position herself in a way the baby is lying.
But if this is used the baby's head and body could be elevated on the pillow and would be in a proper nursing position.
Since it has a flat surface it prevents the baby from falling asleep.
With the nursing pillow on, you can get up and move around freely.
It even rotates around the mother's body to fit the breastfeeding position and ensures that the baby's body is right under the mother's arm.
These somewhat reduces the fatigue of feeding the baby and makes it a comparatively comfortable process for both the baby and the mother.
Boppy is often used as a nursing pillow though initially it was not meant or designed to be so.
But the common compliant against the Boppy is that it can not be adjusted around the waist according to the shape and size of the body.
A wide variety of these has appeared in the market these days which can be fitted according to the waist size and can give adjustable back support that prevents the mother's back and arms from getting fatigued and sore.
It helps to accommodate the baby in a right posture for feeding.
These pillows appear in various shapes, colours and designs and often with covers which can be removed.
Some of them are even washable.
A Friend nursing pillow can easily be packed while traveling.
It can be folded to fit in a purse.
It can be inflated in a few minutes.
It often has pockets that can withhold burp clothes, diapers, toys, water bottles, phone and other small things.
They could be found in any maternity stores or baby shops.
They are also available in baby sections of certain shops.
Try the pillow and check out the fabric and the material before buying.
Get yourself the one that best suits you and your baby.
Avoid buying a Boppy as nursing pillows are easier to use and much comfortable as it can be adjusted according to your shape and size.
These can serve a lot of purposes.
When the baby learns to sit, it provides support and as the baby grows up he can play with it.
Go ahead and get yourself a nursing pillow and enjoy your bonding with the newborn.