Could this inflatable one be used all the time instead of the original one? Considering getting this as my primary nursing pillow.
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My daughter loved this pillow. She kept it in her diaper bag and it was quick and simple to inflate and works great. I suppose it could be used as the primary nursing pillow, it works well and is the same size as the regular one, but my daughter had the original for home and this for travel.
2040056
I would say not really... I own both, and the inflatable one is not as comfortable as the original one. If you use it a lot, it leaks. I think mine got a hole after using it everyday for a month while travelling..
2040057
I have both and yes, you can do as you suggest. I prefer the foam structure as it has more support on the back from the regular pillow, but used the travel version for two trips spanning 3 weeks and it worked just fine. If you don't have the regular pillow you won't miss it.
2040058
It certainly can. It's the same size as the original just not as comfy once blown up.
2040059
It could be but I prefer the mombo as it's a soft cushion as the breast friend is inflatable plastic with a light covering great for on the road use.
2023275
I did. I also used it later when I was bottle feeding to prop him up so my arm didn't get tired. Also used it the make sure he didn't roll off the couch while I went to get get his bottle quickly. Loved this pillow. Had many more used then the other horseshoe shaped ones.
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Hi John. I would use when baby is at least 3 months and up. My baby didn't develop a flat spot, but since he preferred one side I was worried he would and got this pillow.
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Hmm.. I'm not sure. I liked it because it just felt like it would cradle him more. I like how it supports his head. This way we can put him down with his head on either side and he still has a little pillow cushion. Now that my son is getting older, he tries to crawl off the changing pad a lot and we have to distract him with toys. The curvature keeps the toys on the pad with him and also slows him down a tiny bit. I don't think there are any drawbacks I can think of, maybe a few very small benefits in my book.
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I think there would be a better pillow choice. I love my Medic-Air Back for traveling on planes, but it's only supposed to be slightly inflated which would add perhaps 2 1/2 inches of depth. It's a plus when I need a stowable pillow - fits nicely into my purse. I suspect it's not really designed for constant use.
2023273
It could work for that but not as well as a regular nursing pillow. The Boppy and Mombo are much more firm than this pillow.
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I'm not sure that they overlap really well. I tried it (without the babies LOL) and it might put the babies up a bit too high. Though I'm sure with a bit of trial and error she could probably get it to work. These are the best nursing pillows I've ever had. Even if she doesn't use them for tandem nursing, she could probably find a use for them. I put one behind my back and use the other to nurse my 2 year old. At night I even sleep with one of them as my pillow. It doesn't hurt my neck like regular pillows do. I don't think you can go wrong with these pillows but that's just my opinion. Good luck with the twin grands :)
344993
There is another version that is inflatable. This one is memory foam. I'm going to try the inflatable one to see if it might be more adjustable to fit shorter necks.
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I do not believe so. I would get a bobby pillow that people frequently buy for breast feeding babies. Get the one with the pink cover 100 % polyester. It works outstanding. My grandmother his heavy too and the boppy pillow saved her. I bought this other pillow that you are asking about here, and it was not that comfortable compared to the big boppy pillow. You can put the boppy pillow in the washer and dryer too, and it will not get messed up. Actually if you did that it will actually bop it back out. Hope this helps.
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I believe so.My daughter was just here this weekend using it and she stopped inflating it to test the firmness and then restarted it.You can make it firmer than the default as well.
457903
Lisa, I do not think you can fold it that much. This one is ticker. It provides better support for nursing than the regular boppy pillow. You certainly could take out the insert and then you could fold it in half. I just pack it in the bag and take it with me to the shopping malls.
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It is not inflatable. Instead, it is memory foam which may be compressed, when not in use, into a small bag that comes with the pillow. When removed from the bag, the pillow expands to its usable size. The foam is soft and supportive. I like it better than traditional inflatable pillows.
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Hi- I love the pillow however if there is a choice I would have gone to the higher pillow as sometimes I find myself crunching up the end for more height- as I don't have chronic shoulder/neck pain I am keeping pillow. love it just wish I had opted for higher loft. hope this helps
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Yes. You should change the shell when you change the insert. This is a pocket diaper. The insert goes in a pocket, and that touches the baby's skin. This "pocket" also gets wet or poo on it, so it should be changed. There are 2 inserts per diaper. I have found one is great for daytime and 2 gets me through the night! If you want a diaper that you reuse the shell, I would recommend either the flip system or econobum. Both are great. I have noticed that I almost always have to change the shell as well. EBF poo, rarely misses the leg gussets on diapers, or so is my experience. I would not recommend best bottom. I have used the newborn alva pockets with a g-diaper insert layed on top of the pocket. I can then take the insert out and reuse the shell. I have been able to get a couple of diaper changes out of one that way, but this is not what is intended, and I would not use the included microfiber insert for this purpose.
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I had exactly the same complaint about my old pillow, and exactly the same dilemma as yours: which height and firmness I should specify for the new one. I'm also a (mostly) side sleeper. I believe the "right" answer will end up being a matter of personal preference. What worked for me may not feel right to you. That said, here's my experience: I rolled the dice and ordered the High and Firm pillow. I unpackaged it and thought "This thing is too big and hard" but I followed the manufacturer's reco and let it sit, unused, for a couple of days. Then I gave it a try and I found it to be perfect from Day One. 19 months later, I'm still loving the pillow.
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I am sure that some people wouldn't need a pillow but I prefer one. I bought an inflatable pillow at a local sporting goods store but it is a little too thin for my taste. If I slept for a couple nights with it, I would probably get used to it. I would say that is just a matter of personal preference.
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It accommodated my newborn just fine. The head can be floppy though, so I would consider a head support pillow. I didn't have one, so I can't speak for how well they hold the head off the chest, which is what happened with my baby all the time. Side support in the Bob was fine.