Moms know it’s true. The Boppy Pillow is one of the most useful and coveted baby shower gifts. The Boppy Pillow is not just for nursing, although that is mostly how it is marketed. When buying a baby gift for a baby shower, don’t shy away from the Boppy Pillow.
The Boppy Pillow typically runs at around $25. There are optional Boppy covers that also be useful. But since the entire Boppy Pillow is washable, they are not a necessity.
In case you were wondering what new moms and dads can do with a Boppy Pillow, here are five real-world uses of this great baby product:
1. For Nursing – First and foremost the Boppy Pillow can be used to support both mom and child during breast feeding. There are different positions that can be tried with the Boppy Pillow. The shape of this product eases back pain and discomfort for brand new moms.
2. For Nap Time – For the baby that tends to nap right there on the floor, this baby gift idea makes a comfortable head rest, as well as a way to keep a small infant from rolling away. This product does an amazing job of keeping a moving child contained in one small area.
This is not recommended unless the parent is in the room. Also it is not safe to use on a bed in this way, unless the child has one parent on each side.
3. After Bath Time – Place a dry cozy towel on top of the Boppy, near baby’s sleep wear and diaper for after a bath. This gift idea provides a nice, comfortable place for baby to get dried off, and for mom or dad to powder, diaper and re-dress the infant. This is a great alternative for anyone who does not use a changing table, or whose changing table seems far away from their bathroom in those chilly post-bath moments.
4. Elevate Baby’s Crib Mattress When Baby Has a Cold – Another use for this baby product is to let baby nap with his or her head on the Boppy Pillow when he or she is congested. This product also provides the right amount of elevation to a crib mattress when placed between the mattress and the frame. This will help baby with a cold sleep better, when the head is elevated.
5. For Mom and Crunches – One other use for this top baby product is as a head rest that mom can use when she does her abdominal crunches. Start with your head on the pillow, practice good form in the crunches, and rest your head back on the Boppy Pillow when you tire.
My current favorite use for the Boppy Pillow is for crunches. I also still use it for post-bath time. My son is almost two, and between the two of us I am sure we will come up with even more ways to use the Boppy Pillow. I am not willing to give it up yet, since it is still in great condition.
