Feeding pillows: types, characteristics, utilization

The birth of a new family member involves the implementation of the purchase of various useful accessories, things accessories. They greatly facilitate the process of caring for the crumbs. This can be a useful purchase pillow for feeding an infant. It will relieve the discomfort of a young mother, will help establish a process of feeding a child, ensure all the conditions for early recovery after delivery. This is not just a beautiful thing, but a necessity for every mom.

Learn more about the useful features pillow, her species, selecting features discussed in this publication.

How useful this cushion?

breastfeeding process provides for the permanent presence of a baby in his mother's arms. In the first few months it is very tiring. Our grandmothers, mothers solved this problem by folding diapers, blankets. Now you do not need to. Modern cushion for breastfeeding babies are sold in almost every children's store. What is the use of such devices? It performs a number of useful functions:

1. Effectively relieves the muscles of the arms, back, neck, nursing moms. This is especially important in the first months after birth, when the female body is more relaxed. A woman needs some time to recover his strength.

   Pillow for feeding helps to relieve the tension from the lower back, arms and shoulders when you hold your baby

2. Securely captures crumbs in a comfortable position for him. Safety, comfort the baby - above all else. On a soft, warm surface it will be most comfortable to eat.

   Special pillow makes it easier to feed the child and prevents accidental fall

3. Keeps spine health of the woman. Children can have a different weight, complexion. Daily to keep hands on the robust fellow under the force of each mother. Such stress may cause curvature of the spine.

   The pillow has a specially designed shape by experts to relieve tension and posture to relieve you of muscle tension

4. It provides all the conditions for good attachment of the baby to the breast. Pawn long, full breastfeeding baby - good attachment. On weight this is not always possible. Particularly uncomfortable young, inexperienced mother.

   The use of a special pillow allows to put the baby to the breast from different angles

5. It helps to feel comfortable while traveling. Pillows are realized in different shapes, sizes. There are models specifically designed for travel. This will become an indispensable accessory in the car, train, bus. With it, the baby will be fed in any conditions.

   Pillow for feeding and rocking on the hand cushion for pregnant and lactating soft, elastic, lightweight, easy to restore shape, not rustling.

6. Keep your hands free when feeding your baby. Which is strategically located, Mommy can not only feed the crumbs, but at the same time to do other useful things: drink tea, read a book, newspaper. In the first days after birth such a possibility will allow women to recover soon.

   Pillow ensures the safety of the child, even if the mother falls asleep during feeding

destiny

The main purpose of a pillow for feeding - providing the most comfortable conditions for breast-feeding babies. However, this accessory can be used for other purposes. So, it will be indispensable during pregnancy.

In this period, the body of every woman is experiencing tremendous stress. Particularly affected the quality of sleep, rest, lumbar health of the spine. Pregnant extremely uncomfortable to sleep on a conventional mattress. We have to alleviate the situation with additional blankets, bedspreads. However, it all starts to crumple, bringing discomfort. The ideal solution would be the advance purchase of a special roller. A large, curved pillow for feeding the newborn will help to improve the quality of sleep comfort.

Another purpose of the accessory is the early development of the child after breast feeding. It will help your child learn to roll over, sit, lie down on his tummy. In this case, parents will not worry about safety. Soft surface to protect the child from possible injuries, strokes, falls. Some mothers use a roller in the care of the crumbs. On it baby feels comfortable, less capricious. For this reason, parents easier to carry out the necessary hygiene procedures.

The main characteristics of the pillow

Soft rolls for feeding a child are characterized by the following features.

• Versatility. Useful features, appointment details, see above;

  Choosing a pillow for feeding your baby, you should try it for yourself, pay attention to the dense and elastic products with non-slip surface

• Environmentally friendly. In the manufacture of such things apply only safe fabric, best quality fillers. Before getting into the store goods pass a serious test;

  The material should be environmentally friendly and safe, not too bright colored

• Ease. Weight of the product is minimal. This makes it possible to easily transport it by car, move from room to room with just one hand.

  Pillow for pregnant and lactating soft, elastic, lightweight, easily restores shape

• It has a comfortable anatomical shape. Thanks to her mother, the baby will always feel comfortable while feeding.

  Pillow for feeding twins with an extra pillow for the back - an indispensable tool for moms of twins

• It is relatively inexpensive. Feeding accessories available for people with different levels of income. Price depends mainly on the size of the roller, the quality of its filler cover. Roller can make your own if you wish. To do this, you must purchase a suitable tissue filler. On the Internet, many useful recommendations, instructions, tips on this topic.

  Pillow for feeding should be with a removable cover, as the cover to wash lighter than the entire pillow

Kinds

classification feature	species	a brief description of
The form	crescent	Classical form. Most often bought at the stage of pregnancy. It helps to organize a convenient vacation.
the letter C	A convenient form of feeding crumbs for the first six months. Further used as a useful accessories during the games, training.
horseshoe	This form is popular among parents of twins, twins. On such a product can easily fit two small man.
Functionality	classical model	It does not involve additional accessories compartments. It is relatively inexpensive.
with straps	Model with straps is considered the most practical, safe. It provides freedom of movement nurse. The straps are fixed behind her back, free your hands, make it possible not to lose time, to do several things at once.
with pockets	Such an accessory for feeding the baby will be indispensable in the road. It has several compartments, a pocket for placement of baby supplies. Usually they put diapers, creams and other preparations for the care. This helps to significantly facilitate the care of the baby when traveling.
Filler	foam rubber	This is the cheapest filler. It is used in the production of low-end models. Foam is safe for the health of the child. However, it does not guarantee maximum relaxation. Foam little spring compressed under load.
hollofayber	Hollofayber characterized affordable price. The filler is an eco-friendly, practical. But there is one drawback - fragility. The material quickly loses its properties form. He will serve for very long.
polystyrene beads	Beads are considered the optimal one filler. They are light, elastic. The product with balls easily adapts to the body's curvatures. It has excellent orthopedic properties. Over time, the balls will begin to generate interest on the part of the kid. Going through them, he will develop fine motor skills of hands. This is a definite plus filler. Minus only one - parents have to constantly monitor the state of the cover. If there are holes kid will be able to get the balls to swallow them. For security purposes, the product must have several covers at the same time.
feathers, wool	Natural fillers have a lot of advantages. However, their use for children is not worth it. In infants wool, feathers can cause a severe allergic reaction. At the same time there are still major shortcomings - the ban on washing. A small child is often dirty cushion. Not everyone has the opportunity each time to refer case to the dry cleaners.

Quick Application Guide

The main concern of mothers - to use a pillow for feeding correctly? The method of operation will depend on the aim pursued. To relieve the lower back of a pregnant woman, you need to put the product on the sofa (chair) with two ends on top. At the middle of the back can lean against. Tips then wrap waist. Such a provision would eliminate the burden, to relax the spine.

For healthy sleep you need to buy accessory great length. Roller need to squeeze your knees, put under his belly, his head. Thus, the cushion surrounds the entire body for maximum comfort. The effect of it will be visible on the first day after the application of the night. The roller is recommended not only for pregnant women. It is useful to any people suffering from spinal disease, sleep disorders.

How to use a pillow for feeding? Directly to feeding grudnichka accessory can be used in several ways.

First - sitting, when the baby is facing the mother. Roller is worn on the waist. At the widest part of the child is located. When feeding, it should be a little hold the back.

The second way - out of hand. In this case, the posture will correspond to the natural. Instead of hands mothers baby is placed on the wide part of the roller. If desired, the roller can be fixed by means of straps, laces.

The third way - lying. This is perfect for the night "snack". Pillow is located in front of the wet nurse. At its widest part is placed pipsqueak. In this mother's hands remain free.

This is only a small part of the ways in which young mummy can feed grudnichka. In practice, each person determines for itself the most comfortable position.

Recommendations for choosing the best pillow

The first months of life should be the most happy, comfortable for the crumbs of her mother. For this reason, you need to carefully select children's accessories. When choosing a pillow you to follow these guidelines.

1. According to many parents, the most comfortable form is the form of the letter S. It is the most universal, will apply even after the termination of breastfeeding.

   The shape of the pillow allows you to put your baby to the breast of each, using different angles

2. The optimal length of the article is 170 centimeters. It can be used during pregnancy, after childbirth. Short model suitable only as a temporary option.

   If the shape of pillow matched correctly, instead of relaxing mom will suffer from back pain, hands, feeding process will be onerous

3. After receiving a gift pillow up to 140 centimeters in length, do not worry. It can be successfully used during the journey, taking with him to the clinic.
4. The cost of things should not be critically low. Too low price may be indicative of low quality goods. Grudnichka save on health is not worth it.
5. The filler should be practical, elastic, orthopedic, ecological. To it is necessary to promote the highest standards. Ideally one filler are microgranules (balls). They do not wrinkle with time, evenly distributed inside the case.
   

   Fillers pillows for pregnant and lactating

6. Cover cushion should be removable. Removable cover greatly facilitate the process of care accessory. Cover can always be kept clean, wash in the machine. If the removable cover is not provided, it is possible to sew it yourself. For tailoring fit only natural, hypoallergenic fabric.

   When choosing a model, it is worth paying attention to the naturalness of the fabric cushions and a removable cover with a smooth, but not slippery surface

7. If the roller is selected to travel, you need to pay attention to models with straps, pockets, roomy compartments. In this case, the parents will be able to place them in the children's belongings.
8. When choosing a need to take into account individual parameters women. Petite ladies will be easier to cope with short roller models. Women with small breasts should pay attention to the lush, high ridges.

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