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Nursing pillows

My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow vs Boppy Original / New Nursing Pillow

Boppy Nursing Pillow scores higher overall: 84 vs 81. See all nursing pillows ranked.

81vs84
  • Materials & safety: Boppy Nursing Pillow (80 vs 70)
  • Parent consensus: My Brest Friend (90 vs 86)
  • Value & longevity: Boppy Nursing Pillow (86 vs 84)
81

My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow

VariesGoodLow confidence
Materials & safety70
Parent consensus90
Value & longevity84

Testers' favorite: wraps around and buckles on, with firm foam that holds its shape and a pocket for essentials.

WraparoundBuckle strapFoam

To know: Material: Foam; no organic or emissions certification listed; Safe use: Awake, supervised feeding only; never for sleep, lounging or propping

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84

Boppy Original / New Nursing Pillow

VariesGoodLow confidence
Materials & safety80
Parent consensus86
Value & longevity86

A classic C- or U-shaped pillow with recycled fill and no flame retardants. The New version fits larger bodies better.

Fiber fillWashable coverFlame-retardant free

To know: Safe use: Awake, supervised feeding only; never for sleep, lounging or propping

Full Boppy Nursing Pillow review →

Which should you choose?

Choose My Brest Friend if you want

  • Secure fit
  • Holds its shape
  • Handy pocket

Trade-off: Zipper can touch skin

Choose Boppy Nursing Pillow if you want

  • Easy and intuitive
  • Lots of cover options
  • New version fits more bodies

Trade-off: Original is snug for larger moms

Questions parents ask

Which is better, My Brest Friend or Boppy Nursing Pillow?

Boppy Nursing Pillow scores higher overall: 84 vs 81. Boppy Nursing Pillow: A classic C- or U-shaped pillow with recycled fill and no flame retardants. My Brest Friend: Testers' favorite: wraps around and buckles on, with firm foam that holds its shape and a pocket for essentials.

Which has better materials and safety, My Brest Friend or Boppy Nursing Pillow?

Boppy Nursing Pillow scores higher on materials and safety (80 vs 70). Both pages list each check and its source.

Which do parents prefer, My Brest Friend or Boppy Nursing Pillow?

My Brest Friend has stronger parent and tester consensus (90 vs 86). Top praise for My Brest Friend: Secure fit. For Boppy Nursing Pillow: Easy and intuitive.

Which is the better value, My Brest Friend or Boppy Nursing Pillow?

Boppy Nursing Pillow scores higher on value and longevity (86 vs 84). Prices: My Brest Friend Varies, Boppy Nursing Pillow Varies.

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