Cuddoozle vs. Boppy: Which is the Best Nursing Pillow?

Many lactation consultants and doctors recommend the use of nursing pillows to reduce strain on your arms, shoulders and neck while feeding baby. The Boppy Pillow is probably the best-known nursing pillow on the market, but is it the best? 

I purchased the Boppy because I didn't know there were any other nursing pillow options.  The Boppy is easily found at big stores like Target, Babies R Us and Walmart, and it is affordable (prices vary but you can generally get a pillow and slipcover for $35 or less). I also liked the fact that the Boppy can be used as an infant support pillow for tummy time, sitting and propping up baby.

Then I heard about the Cuddoozle.  This mom-invented nursing pillow is made of patent-pending, three-layered memory foam to comfortably support baby. In addition to its colorful, removable slipcover, the Cuddoozle pillow has a permanent, waterproof inner-cover that acts as barrier against milk and body fluids. The Cuddoozle also comes with an additional multi-purpose pillow, which you can use to elevate baby to breast feeding height (great if you have a long torso) or as a lumbar support for mom.

After examining both the Boppy and the Cuddoozle, I prefer the Cuddoozle because the memory foam offers superior support when compared to a traditional stuffed nursing pillow  like the Boppy and because it has a water-resistant liner to prevent spit-up and fluids from soaking through the slipcover onto the pillow.  But you will pay more for this superior product. While the Boppy pillow sells for approximately $35, the Cuddoozle's suggested retail price is $56-65.  

Want It?

You can get the Cuddoozle Nursing & Bottle Feeding Pillow from One Step Ahead for $64.95. (This is the lowest price I was able to find online.) Or order direct from www.cuddoozle.com.

You can get the Boppy Pillow at Target, Walmart or Babies R Us.  Or order Boppy online at Amazon.com for $34.99 (including slipcover).

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