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I have ? for breastfeeding mothers or did bf...
by ashiepooh, Oct 16, 2008 12:18PM
Okay so my husband asked me, if this time around I wanted to invest in one of those boppy breastfeeding pillows.
Now neither of the other two times did I use anything to prop up my babies, well except when I was pregnant with my son my daughter layed her head on my belly, I know it's cheating but whatever it was there LOL
So with my son I never used anything, I just held him, or at night layed him next to me in bed.
Now my husband is asking because my back has gotten worse, I have herniated discs in my lower and upper back, and it's killing me already to hold either kid of mine. Could be cause they both weigh 30 something lbs....
I just wanted to know if anyone has bought these and used them....So pros and cons about this thing?
Good or bad i'll take it as advise. I know there is this other pill thing, and wraps completely around you, but I looked at it and didn't like it. So boppy pillow, yay or nah?
I know it has it's advantages of the baby being able to use it for a tummy time pillow, and help supporting to sit up... Just does it really work for breastfeeding?
Now neither of the other two times did I use anything to prop up my babies, well except when I was pregnant with my son my daughter layed her head on my belly, I know it's cheating but whatever it was there LOL
So with my son I never used anything, I just held him, or at night layed him next to me in bed.
Now my husband is asking because my back has gotten worse, I have herniated discs in my lower and upper back, and it's killing me already to hold either kid of mine. Could be cause they both weigh 30 something lbs....
I just wanted to know if anyone has bought these and used them....So pros and cons about this thing?
Good or bad i'll take it as advise. I know there is this other pill thing, and wraps completely around you, but I looked at it and didn't like it. So boppy pillow, yay or nah?
I know it has it's advantages of the baby being able to use it for a tummy time pillow, and help supporting to sit up... Just does it really work for breastfeeding?
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I am interested to see what people respond to this as well.. Good question!
I mean the boppy pillow really does look like it would help, but it's one thing to think it will and get some good advise!
I'm actually considering getting one now, even though we're not sure if I'm pregnant yet. I read a lot, and I used to boppy to prop my book up over the summer, so I want one now just for that!
I am now nursing my 4th child and I still don't use the Boppy... and it's not good for tummy time either though I have seen moms prop their babies up to sit with Boppy (not recommended by physical therapists).
To make a long post short... if you're not concerned about spending the $40-50 than why not? If you're frugal than I would try to borrow one and test it out first to see if it works for you. Otherwise... you can get great support using regular pillows and/or rolled up blankets to support your back and the baby while breastfeeding.
Best of luck!!!
To milkmama: why don't physical therapists recommend using a boppy to help the babies sit up? Lily was just too young when I left to start trying that, so we never did, but I was just wondering. Does it hurt their back?
When you give birth your body is so weak, including your arms. So it's nice to have the extra "help". Also, your arms get tired FAST as you're not used to holding 6-10 lbs of baby all day long. So the Boppy helps keep your arms from going tired.
If you have a bad back, it's a DEFINITE must have.
Babydreams9~My husband also said "Great I can wear it to on the couch, that's awesome cause I get tired of holding my arms up! Maybe we'll get two"
AHahaha, I was figuring one way or another I was going to get one, but I know I wanted some input as well, and I hope it's helps the others too! If anyone else has input it's more then welcome!
Sometimes babies who are frequently propped up to sit will eventually learn to sit up - maybe even as early as 4 or 5 months but they may not be able to get into or out of sitting position on their own and I have seen this cause delays in crawling, rolling etc.. Some babies may have weaker shoulder girdle muscles due to the fact that they sat up during the times that they would have benefited from playing on their tummies, rolling etc..
I didn't mean to cause any alarm etc.. just something to think about. Healthy babies mostly find their way and develop at their own pace... babies who may have been born with slight weaknesses, hypotonia etc are the ones more likely to be delayed in other developmental milestones if they are propped up to sit before they are ready...
:)
Sometimes babies who are frequently propped up to sit will eventually learn to sit up - maybe even as early as 4 or 5 months but they may not be able to get into or out of sitting position on their own and I have seen this cause delays in crawling, rolling etc.. Some babies may have weaker shoulder girdle muscles due to the fact that they sat up during the times that they would have benefited from playing on their tummies, rolling etc..
I didn't mean to cause any alarm etc.. just something to think about. Healthy babies mostly find their way and develop at their own pace... babies who may have been born with slight weaknesses, hypotonia etc are the ones more likely to be delayed in other developmental milestones if they are propped up to sit before they are ready...
:)