Best Nursing Pillow for a Long Torso

Mothers and caregivers of all sizes can benefit from the use of a nursing pillow. The problem is, many nursing pillows are designed with one ‘average’ size in mind. Here at Tushbaby, we design products to simplify parents’ lives while recognizing that our lives and bodies are totally different. In this blog, we’ll be speaking to our moms with long torsos who are looking for the best breastfeeding pillow.

If you’re already familiar with Tushbaby, you may be thinking, “but it’s a baby carrier!” and that’s the best part: it’s a baby carrier that offers a feeding position for you to seamlessly transition into as you carry your kid. This means you can feed your baby anywhere in a supported position that promotes a safe feeding environment for you and your baby.

Sounds ideal, right? Keep reading to learn more.

Best Nursing Pillow for a Long Torso

Does a caregiver with a long torso need a nursing pillow?

The benefits of nursing pillows are not exclusive to people of ‘average’ size. Nursing pillows can provide mothers and caregivers with long torsos an array of benefits that make bottle feeding and nursing a much more enjoyable experience. Nursing pillows help protect and support both the baby’s body and the caregiver’s, so we encourage moms and caregivers to use a nursing pillow whenever possible.

Nursing and bottle feeding struggles for someone with a long torso

For ‘vertically gifted’ mamas and caregivers with long torsos, breastfeeding can come with some serious challenges. Having a long torso can result in you struggling to find comfortable positions to nurse or bottle feed your baby. One of the most common challenges is having to lean forward to get your baby close enough to your breast to feed. This can cause serious strain on the lower back, and is not recommended for safe breastfeeding posture.

To practice safe breastfeeding posture, it’s best to bring your baby to your nipple rather than leaning forward to bring your breast to your baby. That’s where the help of a nursing pillow comes in.

How can a nursing pillow help with having a long torso?

Often, mothers with longer torsos are left to rely on one feeding position (if any) that is comfortable. For mothers with long torsos, a nursing pillow can help get the baby close enough to their breasts that they can feed comfortably and with good posture—but that’s only if the nursing pillow fits appropriately.

For caregivers with long torsos, many nursing pillows designed with a ‘standard’ fit don’t actually bring their baby close enough to their breast. This leaves the baby positioned too low, with Mom leaning over and likely straining her lower back. Because the Tushbaby Carrier can be used in the feeding position, mothers of all shapes and sizes can take advantage of the adjustable waistband to ensure their baby is supported to safely achieve various nursing pillow positions.

With so much time spent feeding your baby, you’ll be thankful for the freedom to switch it up. Not only that, but nursing in public will also be much more seamless when you can position your baby comfortably using your hip seat carrier. Because your baby will be nestled close to your chest while using your Tushbaby, it’s easy to feed your baby while ensuring others don’t see what you’d prefer them not to.

What to look for in a nursing pillow for long torso

Size: For caregivers with long torsos, be sure that your nursing pillow not only sits comfortably around your waist, but that it can also sit high enough on your waist to get your baby close to your breast. With the Tushbaby, the adjustable waistband allows you to wear the carrier high and tight around your waist for the ultimate low back support. Gone will be the days of leaning over and straining your back to feed your baby. Not only is that not sustainable, but you can also end up with strained muscles that limit your other mom duties.
Design/Build: Nursing pillows come in many designs and builds, each suiting the unique needs of different mothers. Some of the most popular designs include U-shape, wedge pillows, pillows that wrap around the whole body, and of course, carriers.

When it comes to moms with long torsos, some of those pillows just don’t do the job. Some nursing pillows can sit too low on their torso, leaving mothers still leaning forward to feed or nurse their babies. Mothers with long torsos should find a nursing pillow that can allow their baby to lay high across their torso, close to their breasts.

With Tushbaby being a baby carrier first, it’s made to be adjustable for caregivers of all shapes and sizes. The freedom to adjust as needed carries over when using it in the feeding position.

Whether feeding or carrying your baby with the help of Tushbaby, you can be sure you both have the support you need. The Tushbaby can be used in four carry positions (including the feeding position) from newborn to 36 months, or up to 45 pounds. With five functional storage pockets, the Tushbaby is designed to have your back, whether you're using it for feeding support, carrying your baby, or stashing your stuff. Plus, its adjustable waistband can help ensure you’ve got the perfect fit.

Comfort: Having a long torso shouldn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort when it comes to finding a nursing pillow that provides adequate support. Be sure your nursing pillow prevents you from leaning forward during feeding and makes you feel comfortable while you use it. Once you’ve found the right nursing pillow, you’ll be amazed at the many ways you can benefit from and find comfort in knowing how to use a nursing pillow.
Support: For mothers with long torsos, finding support for their lower backs while bottle or breastfeeding is especially important. A nursing pillow should alleviate that need to lean forward to get your breast or the bottle to your baby, which can cause muscle strain or injury if continued over time—no thank you to that! Cue the Tushbaby…

What is the best nursing pillow for a long torso?

Because the Tushbaby can be adjusted to sit high and tight above your waist, it can help get your baby settled in the perfect position to avoid any leaning forward during bottle or breastfeeding. The built-in lumbar support and streamlined design will help provide much-needed back, arm, and upper body support while feeding your baby. And when you’re done, you can even use it to burp your baby and help soothe digestion.

Choosing a nursing pillow truly comes down to personal preference. For mothers with long torsos, these preferences may be more specific. A nursing pillow for moms with long torsos should have an adjustable fit, sit high on their waist, and provide added comfort and ample support for their lower back—and baby, of course. Tushbaby has checked all of those boxes for thousands of mothers around the globe.

Ready to see how this thing works? Check out our instructional videos to see why Tushbaby is the ultimate carrier and feeding support for moms with torsos and bodies of all shapes and sizes.

Embrace what makes you, you. Shop Tushbaby products today . . . simply designed to make life with a baby easier!