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Bed comforts: why I’ll keep this nursing pillow forever
30.11.2023
Translation: Elicia Payne
Pregnant women swear by the nursing pillow just as much as parents of newborns. But that’s only half the truth: even long after the birth and even without a child, it’s worth its weight in gold. This is an ode to the friend in my bed.
Is that allowed? I asked myself this recently when I was thinking about buying a new nursing pillow. My old one had long quit. However, my second and last pregnancy was a few years ago and I stopped breastfeeding a long time ago – so the nursing pillow has long since lost its official right to exist.
I bought one anyway. And I love it!
But not only me. I made the grave mistake of lending it to my daughters. Since then, my children and I have been fighting over my pillow every night.
...and before you know it you’re in the nursing pillow game
Actually, I should have known: a nursing pillow belongs to the «Once you’ve tried it, you never want to give it up» product category. It’s completely irrelevant at what stage of your life you enter the game. Whether before, during or after pregnancy: once you’re in, you can’t get out.
Before pregnancy
Don’t have children (yet)? You’ll love the nursing pillow. If you’re a side sleeper, tuck it between your legs, under your stomach and under your head. You sleep on your stomach? You’ll be surprised how incredibly relaxing a supportive pillow under your stomach is – regardless of its size. If you’re a back sleeper, place it under your head or protectively around it (tip from my children). Use it as a neck or armrest for reading. And if you have back pain, place it behind you to stabilise your back.
Source: Katja Fischer
During pregnancy
Are you pregnant? You’ll love the nursing pillow. Anyone who’s carried a baby in their womb knows how difficult nights can be. Sleeping on your stomach will soon be a thing of the past. And the weight on your back eventually puts pressure on your organs and nerves. Soon sleeping sideways will be the only option – this is where the sleeping roll literally becomes a support: you wedge the nursing pillow between the mattress and your bump. Or you can place it behind you to take the strain off your back.
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After the birth
Did you just become a mother or father? You’ll love the nursing pillow. This is also where its original purpose comes into play: when breastfeeding or bottle feeding, the nursing pillow supports your arms or your child. Or both. It serves as a baby nest between feeding sessions. And at night as protection around the baby when it sleeps in the parent’s bed.
When feeding, even a tiny baby will eventually become a burden on your arms.
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Long after birth and forever
Are your kids older? You’ll love the nursing pillow. As a barrier between you and your kicking child, it allows for more relaxed nights. If you don’t have to share your bed with a fidget, you can find more areas of use under point 1. Which brings us back full circle to the nursing pillow.
Source: Katja Fischer
Find the pillow that works for you
Perhaps you’re already browsing through our nursing pillow range. Then you’ll realise you’re spoilt for choice: Galaxus alone offers almost 800 different products in its online store. I’ll help you find your way through the thicket.
1. The size
Basically, the bigger you are, the bigger your pillow. However, if you only need it for your baby, choose a smaller model. The smallest are around 40 centimetres long, the largest up to almost two meters.
2. The shape
Most nursing pillows are tubular and have a U-shape. The so-called nursing moons are shorter and primarily for the baby or as a neck support. The American-style nursing pillows are similar to a neck pillow and are suitable for traveling.
3. The filling
The standard filling is microbeads: tiny, lightweight, low-noise foam beads that flexibly adapt to the body. Polyester fleece balls made of polyester fibres are somewhat softer but less adaptable. Both versions are suitable for allergy sufferers and can be cleaned in the washing machine. Natural fillings such as spelt chaff, millet husks and buckwheat husks are less common. With the latter three, only the cover is washable and the lifespan is correspondingly shorter.
A new name is needed
Is that allowed? I asked myself this question before I bought my nursing pillow. And now I know: It’s a must! But perhaps we should work on the off-putting product name. After all, a nursing pillow is so much more. Support cushions perhaps? Sleeping pillow? Bed roll? Or as my children call it, a cuddle cushion.
By the way, they’re thinking about putting one on their Christmas wish list. I think that’s a great idea. Then I won’t have to fight over mine any more.
Header image: Katja FischerKatja Fischer
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katja.fischer@digitecgalaxus.chMom of Anna and Elsa, aperitif expert, group fitness fanatic, aspiring dancer and gossip lover. Often a multitasker and a person who wants it all, sometimes a chocolate chef and queen of the couch.
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