Diaper Swappers

EmilytheStrange · 11-10-2012, 03:50 PM

When DD was born, I had a boppy (that I no longer have), it was almost useless to breastfeed with because it wouldn't get her high enough. I had to use other methods to get her on the boob and most were highly uncomfortable.

Since I'm starting from scratch, I thought I'd see if anyone has recommendations. Preferrably from women with longer torsos since that was the bulk of my issue with the boppy.

thanks in advance!

mommypockets · 11-10-2012, 04:27 PM

MyBrestFriend. It's adjustable height and has a belt strap! it's foam, too! Loved it!

stevensmom · 11-10-2012, 04:29 PM

I ended up just using a couch pillow that was a bit stiff but it worked so much better than the boppy with my long torso.

EmilytheStrange · 11-10-2012, 09:59 PM

Thank you - I didn't realize the breastfriend was adjustable!

Couch cushions might work for home, but I want something portable.

gramberandco · 11-10-2012, 10:09 PM

I have a long torso too and have used a Boppy (useless), My Breast Friend (better), and Bosom Baby (my favorite).

EmilytheStrange · 11-10-2012, 10:26 PM

Oh never even heard of that one! Good info - thanks!

mommabritt · 11-10-2012, 11:22 PM

I used a boppy and propped a couch cushion under the sider dds head was on. With DS I never used anything.

Could you not use a pillow? Then you'd never have to buy anything or be missing anything when out and about.

stevensmom · 11-10-2012, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mommabritt

I used a boppy and propped a couch cushion under the sider dds head was on. With DS I never used anything.

Could you not use a pillow? Then you'd never have to buy anything or be missing anything when out and about.

Yeah I always made due with nothing when I was out and about. At other people's houses I'd just do like I did at home a sofa cushion.

songbird516 · 11-11-2012, 07:46 AM

I have a long torso, and I use a sling when my back starts to hurt. I couldn't get into the boppy this time, plus my daughter was using it as her pillow by that time, lol.

ProudGingerMama · 11-11-2012, 09:59 AM

I'm going to agree with PP's about the MyBreastFriend pillow. I have a longer torso and used the nippy with ODD. I always ended up stack a ton of pillows underneath it to hold it up. With my YDD we used the MyBreastFriend and LOVED it!!! I still have mine I think....

Ginger mama of 2 gorgeous ginger babies (DD-4 and DD-15 months) Sent from my iPhone (which definitely thinks its smarter than me) using DS Forum

11-10-2012, 03:50 PM	#1
EmilytheStrange Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mountain Home, ID Posts: 6,246 My Mood:	Long torso'd women: breastfeeding pillows When DD was born, I had a boppy (that I no longer have), it was almost useless to breastfeed with because it wouldn't get her high enough. I had to use other methods to get her on the boob and most were highly uncomfortable. Since I'm starting from scratch, I thought I'd see if anyone has recommendations. Preferrably from women with longer torsos since that was the bulk of my issue with the boppy. thanks in advance! __________________ SAHM to Magnolia May (09/10) and Luke Russett (04/13) and wife and best friend to my airman.

11-10-2012, 04:29 PM	#3
stevensmom Moderator Squeeze your own darn cheeks Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: a little place called Home Posts: 35,051 Ratings: 372 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Long torso'd women: breastfeeding pillows I ended up just using a couch pillow that was a bit stiff but it worked so much better than the boppy with my long torso. __________________ Erica , wife to Ben, momma to Steven aka Boo11/30/06 & Emily aka MonkeyBuns9/11/10 "Opidy" joining the crew August 2013 Forever in my heart, always on my mind (3.09, 5.09, 12.11)...."Life's too short to buy green bananas" Swag with me! I've made over $520 in amazon gift cards & $225 in paypal

11-10-2012, 09:59 PM	#4
EmilytheStrange Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mountain Home, ID Posts: 6,246 My Mood:	Thank you - I didn't realize the breastfriend was adjustable! Couch cushions might work for home, but I want something portable. __________________ SAHM to Magnolia May (09/10) and Luke Russett (04/13) and wife and best friend to my airman.

11-10-2012, 10:09 PM	#5
gramberandco Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 9	Re: Long torso'd women: breastfeeding pillows I have a long torso too and have used a Boppy (useless), My Breast Friend (better), and Bosom Baby (my favorite).

11-10-2012, 10:26 PM	#6
EmilytheStrange Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mountain Home, ID Posts: 6,246 My Mood:	Oh never even heard of that one! Good info - thanks! __________________ SAHM to Magnolia May (09/10) and Luke Russett (04/13) and wife and best friend to my airman.