Pillow for feeding twins - convenience for mom

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

When the expectant mother learns the news that she will soon become the mother of not one baby, but two at once, then the joy doubles, and the chores at the same time. Now it's time to think about specialized baby accessories like a twin stroller, twin playpen, and twin nursing pillow.

It should be noted that the last point plays an important role in synchronizing the biorhythms of babies, and this is very worth it.

So, what is a twin nursing pillow and what is it for? This simple but very useful invention appeared relatively recently on our market, while it has long been popular abroad. The bottom line is simple - a pillow for feeding twins is a horseshoe that can be placed on your knees, and on top of it place babies. An important condition is that the pillow should be moderately dense and keep its shape well.

In this position, it is very convenient for the mother to feed the babies - she does not need to bend or bend much. This position allows you to feed without experiencing discomfort in the area.back and waist. In addition, such a pillow, and this is its main advantage, simplifies the process of feeding babies at the same time. This has a positive effect on the synchronization of modes, especially at an early age. After all, if children eat at the same time, then they do everything else at about the same time - they sleep, stay awake, etc. Accordingly, due to this free time, mom has more. That is why synchronization of twin biorhythms is the goal of every parent.

The feeding pillow is also used with pleasure for feeding one baby, for twins it differs only in size. Filling designs and materials may vary.

Design types

The simplest and most common option we have is a crescent-shaped pillow. It can be equipped with Velcro or fastex for fastening on the back. An additional function of the crescent-shaped pillow is that it can be used as a pillow for pregnant women. With it it will be convenient to sit down to rest or sleep. This is especially true in the last months of pregnancy.

A more complex design - in the form of a flat semicircular "table". The twin feeding pillow can be additionally equipped with a small backrest for mom. These pillows have clasps to adjust the waist circumference. Abroad, such a pillow for feeding is more common. Reviews about her are the most flattering. One drawback is that it can hardly be used for sleeping during pregnancy.

Fillers

Most often on sale you canmeet silicone pillows, polystyrene foam or filled with padding polyester or holofiber. Down is used less often.

You can also sew a pillow for feeding twins yourself. You can make a simple pattern yourself or choose from the many options provided on the Internet. The easiest option is to choose the half-moon option. Expanded polystyrene can be purchased at a hardware store, and holofiber can be purchased at a sewing store. If desired, you can use fluff from an unnecessary pillow or blanket. You should immediately sew a few spare pillowcases in size.