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Breastfeeding essentials - breastfeeding pillow

A breastfeeding pillow is shaped to support your lower back by encouraging a firmly supported upright feeding position. It also elevates baby to the correct height and position for breastfeeding without you having to bend forward.

Dreamgenii® Breastfeeding Pillow & Baby Nest, £38.99, Dreamgenii®

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Booby & The Beads
Hardly essential! A muslin works just as well but why cover up. The more society sees discreet breastfeeding the more it will be seen as the norm.

Posted: 07/08/2012 at 16:50


Booby & The Beads
Again not essential. Good old savoy cabbage leaves work much better.

Posted: 07/08/2012 at 16:51


Booby & The Beads
Nipple creams haven't been proved to work and the cause of pain/damage should be looked at first as it's probably positioning and attachement that is causing the pain and this can usually be resolved by a breastfeeding counsellor/mother supporter.

Posted: 07/08/2012 at 16:54


Booby & The Beads
Nipple shields should only be used in extreme cases of damage as they can hinder baby latching on correctly and therefore cause more pain and damage. They need to be fitted and positioned correctly too.

Posted: 07/08/2012 at 16:55

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