Motherhood, awe! The blood, tears and joy of my journey would not be the same without my nursing pillow.
When Parker finally latched after what seemed like days of struggling, I couldn’t stop my emotions. I can’t believe he’s doing it! I can’t believe I’m doing it! It felt like the biggest miracle ever. This miracle, I also owe to you, my nursing pillow. You aided my nursing struggles effortlessly while I was recovering from my c-section. Knowing his head and body was comfortably supported made all the difference. I’m so thankfully you were there at the hospital with me. I still use you everyday, for multiple uses. You not only were my no. 1 nursing supporter, you helped my son with tummy time struggles. He’s now a champ and I owe it all to you!
Now we are practicing sitting up and again, you are there, supporting his back and helping catch his falls.
My little C-shaped pillow, you have come in handy for a number of uses throughout the months. From nursing, tummy time, lounging around and sitting up, your the best investment I have ever made for my son and myself. Your a multi-functional rockstar!
Thank you with all my heart.
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How to use a nursing pillow for tummy time
The Nursing Pillow is a great alternative to the traditional tummy time position. While babies may not have the strength to lift their head enough to make tummy time “fun”, propping them up on a nursing pillow allows them to see the world from a new angle while still strengthening their neck, back, and arm muscles!
Here’s how to use your nursing pillow safely for tummy time:
- Place your nursing pillow on a soft flat surface.
- Place your baby inside the curve of the “C” in the pillow, with their arms and shoulders propped on top of the pillow.
- Place a toy or yourself in front of the pillow to catch your babies attention.
- Allow baby to play in this tummy time position until they show signs of fatigue. [Sings include,unable to hold their head up, crying and or fussing.]
- ALWAYS supervise your baby at all times. If at any time your baby’s arms and shoulders slip off the top of the pillow, reposition them.
- Remember fun and take lots of pictures!
How to use a nursing pillow as a sitting aid
A nursing pillow makes a great tool to help your baby stay propped up in a sitting position before they have the core strength to sit fully on their own. Even after their muscles have developed, the pillow is still helpful to place around them as a cushion in the event they fall over or get tired.
Here’s how to use your nursing pillow safely as a sitting aid:
- Place your nursing pillow on the floor. [Never on a couch, chair, or elevated surface]
- Put baby in a sitting position in the center of the “C” shape of the pillow. [The baby’s back should be against the curve of the pillow, with their legs pointing toward the opening]
- Move the ends of the pillow in toward each other until the pillow is cradling baby on both sides, providing the sitting support they need.
- As your baby gains strength, skill, and confidence, move the ends of the pillow away from the baby so they are not as tightly supported.
- ALWAYS supervise your baby at all times while using the Nursing Pillow in this position. If your baby falls over, reposition them or remove them from the pillow.
- Remember fun and take lots of pictures!
Remember, babies do not have the strength to move themselves if they are in a position where they are unable to breathe well.
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