Adjusting to life with a newborn is no easy feat. New schedules, minimal sleep, lots of diaper changes, and feedings every couple of hours can leave parents looking for all the help they can get, and rightfully so! Enlisting the support of a nursing pillow will change the game for the many hours that will be spent feeding your baby. But, between the up and down and run around of everyday life with a baby, it can be hard to keep your nursing pillow close by for easy use.

Imagine this, though: a hip seat baby carrier that offers a feeding position. Sounds pretty incredible, right? Trust us and the reviews of moms just like you when we say, it is.

Keep reading as we share how nursing support, like the Tushbaby carrier, can relieve the added pressure from your body while nursing and make feeding your newborn a much more enjoyable experience. 

Best Nursing Pillow for Newborn

Table of Contents

• Can I use a nursing pillow for a newborn?
• Benefits of a nursing pillow for a newborn
• What is the best nursing pillow for newborns?
• How to use a nursing pillow with a newborn
• Can I raise a nursing pillow up higher for a newborn?
• Do I need back support while using a nursing pillow with a newborn?
• Other considerations

Can I use a nursing pillow for a newborn?

Nursing pillows can absolutely be used as breast or bottle feeding support for newborns. While they can be used for feeding support, you should never leave a sleeping baby on a nursing pillow, as it can cut off their airways if your baby rolls over or slides down the pillow. Keeping that precaution in mind, using a nursing pillow can provide many benefits to moms and caregivers while feeding their babies.

Benefits of a nursing pillow for a newborn 

Learning how to use a nursing pillow for a newborn can open up a world of benefits for new mothers. What many mothers quickly realize in the newborn phase is just how much time is spent feeding their baby. Feeding a baby every couple of hours takes a toll on the body, so it helps to switch it up and take some of the pressure off your body. That's where the help of a nursing pillow comes in. With the right nursing pillow, you can provide your baby with a comfortable surface to lay on while giving your back, arms, and upper body some support. 

What is the best nursing pillow for newborns?

The best nursing pillow for a newborn is one that is age-appropriate, safe, and most of all, supportive. The Tushbaby Carrier can be used for newborns in the feeding position by laying your baby on the elevated seat while reducing strain in the wearer’s shoulders, neck, and back.  

Tushbaby is great even when baby is no longer a newborn. As wonderful as the newborn phase is, there will come a time when your baby starts to hold their head up on their own, and reach many other exciting milestones. The Tushbaby can then be used as a carrier and as your nursing pillow/breastfeeding support. This makes the Tushbaby an invaluable option for mothers looking to get the most use out of baby products while ensuring safety for their body and their babies too. 

How to use a nursing pillow with a newborn

There are many breastfeeding positions with a nursing pillow that can be achieved with a newborn and with the help of your Tushbaby Carrier. In the traditional carry position, simply strap your carrier high and tight above your waist and lay your baby across your torso on the memory foam-lined seat. Your baby’s weight will be evenly distributed across your body, which means less strain on your back, neck, and arms. For our visual learners, check out our instructional videos to see just how easy it is to safely feed your newborn with the Tushbaby Hip Seat Carrier. 

Can I raise a nursing pillow up higher for a newborn?

Since newborns are so small, you may find it more challenging to get them close to your breast without hunching over. The key to avoiding this strain on your body is finding a nursing pillow that can be adjusted or raised high enough to ensure a safe breastfeeding posture while keeping your baby safe. This will allow you to bring your baby to your breast, rather than your breast to your baby.  The Tushbaby’s adjustable waistband is designed so that you can wear your carrier high and tight on your waist, which brings your newborn close to your chest for the best breastfeeding posture. 

Do I need back support while using a nursing pillow with a newborn?

Depending on the feeding position, you may find that you need a bit of extra back support. There are many nursing pillow designs, from c-shape, to u-shape, wedge, and more.

Not all of these nursing pillow designs can provide ample back support. With the Tushbaby Hip Seat Carrier, the lumbar support you need is built in to help achieve various nursing positions without extra pillows. By strapping your carrier high and tight above your waist, you can support your lower back as you feed and carry your baby longer and more comfortably. 

Other considerations

Aside from providing support and comfort while feeding, there are a few other traits to consider when looking for the best nursing or bottle feeding support that is suitable for your newborn: 

• Safety: As with any product you choose for your baby, safety is a top priority. At Tushbaby, we take safety seriously, which is why our hipseat carrier has been approved by global-wide safety standards and verified through SGS testing. SGS is a world-leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company.
• Functionality: With enough on your plate and in your hands, having a nursing pillow with pockets will help you keep the necessities close during feedings. With Tushbaby’s five functional storage pockets, you can stash burping towels, nipple pads, nipple cream, a pacifier, and more to keep everything you need close for when you need it most! Not only that, once your baby is holding their head up on their own, you can continue to use your Tushbaby as a carrier in three additional carrying positions—talk about a value add. 

Tushbaby is changing the game for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and babies all around the globe. Check out our Tushbaby products, designed to bring a little more ease to your everyday life—and support your back and arms so you can carry and feed your kids pain-free. 

From breastfeeding or bottle feeding to baby wearing, the Tushbaby is more than the best nursing pillow for newborns. . . shop online today!