How to Use a Baby Boppy

The Baby Boppy is a pillow designed to help support babies. It is frequently used by breastfeeding mothers to position their babies more easily. It also eliminates the need for mothers to hold their babies while nursing or bottle-feeding, which can become tiring and stressful on the arms, back and neck. The Baby Boppy can be used to support babies' upper bodies during playtime on their stomachs. As babies develop, it can be used to help support them in sitting positions.

Instructions

Feeding

1

Sit in a comfortable chair. Place the Baby Boppy on your lap so the sides curve around your waist.

2

Lie your baby on the Baby Boppy. Place him on his back, with your arm cradled under his head if you are bottle-feeding. Use your other hand to hold the bottle.

3

If you are breastfeeding, place your baby on the Baby Boppy on her back or side. Curve one arm around your baby to keep her in position.

Lying Down and Sitting

4

Place the Baby Boppy on the floor. Position your baby on his tummy with his arms extending over the pillow. The sides of the Baby Boppy should be curved around his body.

5

Position your baby on her back by placing her head and neck on the Baby Boppy. Her body should be centered between the sides of the Baby Boppy.

6

Place the Baby Boppy on the floor when your baby is ready to sit with assistance. Position him in the center of the "U" shape, with the Baby Boppy supporting him from behind and curving around his waist.