Infant Support Pillow
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Infant support pillows are wonderful baby accessories, and many new mothers don’t know what they’d do without them. There are many uses for baby support pillows, and they can be purchased in a variety of places.
What Are Infant Support Pillows?
Infant support pillow are designed to support an infant or baby in many ways. They are also used as aids for breastfeeding mothers. Infant support pillows are typically designed in a u-shape. The u-shape design makes the support pillow useful for supporting a baby's head and neck while he lays on the floor in a slightly reclined position. It also fits around a woman's waist, giving her a place to rest her arms as she nurses her infant. Other infant support pillows are specifically designed to give baby support during tummy time. The most popular maker of an infant support pillow is Boppy, although there are other nursing support pillows available for purchase, too.
Feeding Baby Support Pillows
Breastfeeding mothers need all the support they can get, right? Infant support pillows can help ease the discomfort of muscle tension and awkward positions that mothers sometimes feel while nursing or bottle feeding their babies. Support pillows give mothers much needed support. The pillow rests on mom's lap, and the baby rests on the pillow. Boppy offers a specific support pillow which stretches to fit around almost anyone's waist. Your infant can feed while you are sitting in a chair, on a couch, or even when you are nursing in your bed. These pillows can support baby in any of the common breastfeeding positions, and it works well for bottle feeding, too.
Support for Infants
The support pillow doesn't just offer support during feeding times, but it also is great for propping baby on her back while she lies on the floor. This works even when baby is just an infant. Even small babies love to examine the world around them, and [Boppy's baby pillow gives them all the support they need. Be sure you always place your infant on her back, however, and never leave her unattended.
Support Pillows and Baby Development
Infant support pillows can actually be used up to baby's first birthday. For the first few weeks, the pillow can support baby while he feeds and lies on the floor. When baby gets a little older, he'll need some supervised tummy time. Pillows such as Boppy are perfect for supporting baby as he works to build coordination and strong muscles. Baby can lie across the top of the pillow and work his arms and legs in pre-crawling exercises. Once he becomes too tired to hold his little head up, he has a soft, cushiony surface to rest on. Remember-always supervise your little one!
Support Pillow and Playtime
Once your baby begins sitting up, she'll need support as her back muscles grow stronger. The pillow fits securely around her lower body and supports her as she sits on the floor. She can reach from side to side without the risk of falling over and hurting herself. Some support pillows, such as Boppy's Tummy Play and Boppy's 5-in-1 Fun are designed to encourage baby's curious nature and give her some safe playtime options.
Where To Buy
There are many places that you can purchase infant support pillows. Check out online auction companies like Ebay and Goodwill, local consignment shops, yard sales, and even the classied section of your local newspaper. Many support pillows have removable covers, so washing them is a breeze. Other places to look for support pillows include the following:
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