Uses for Boppy Pillows

A Boppy pillow is part of the Boppy line of baby products that includes changing pad covers, infant car seat covers and crib slip covers. Boppy pillows offer a variety of uses for both baby and mother during pregnancy and the first year of a child's life that promote comfort and gross motor skills.

Play

Boppy pillows can give young infants an area to play. The "U" shape of a Boppy pillow enables a child to sit over the top of the pillow while the sides of the pillow support his body. While most infants spend the majority of their time on their backs or in a sitting position, it is important for young children to have some time on their tummies each day to develop the skills needed to crawl. The Boppy pillow can be used as a safe, soft place for children to practice pushing up with their arms and holding up their necks.

Nursing

Newborns who are breastfed tend to spend much of their time nursing, which can be exhausting for a new mother. A mother can fit a Boppy pillow snugly around her waist and lay her infant close to her body on top of the pillow. This lifts the child closer to the mother's breast, which gives the mother a chance to relax her arms from holding the baby up while nursing.

Sitting

Newborns and young infants can lounge around in a Boppy pillow and practice their sitting skills. Simply place the infant with his back to the "U" portion of the Boppy pillow. The sides of the pillow should hold the child in place while he relaxes in this new pose.

Pregnancy

While pregnancy is a special time of excitement and new experiences, many new mothers also feel discomfort during this time. Use a Boppy pillow as a pregnancy sleep pillow to help a mother-to-be get much-needed rest before the baby arrives. Moms can use the Boppy pillow for extra neck support or wrap it around their body to hug during sleep.