The My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow meets
the Boppy Original Nursing Pillow
The structured nursing pillow with wraparound back support that holds baby at the perfect latch height. We tested it head-to-head against the Boppy Original Nursing Pillow ($39.99) across 5 key dimensions.
My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow
“The structured nursing pillow with wraparound back support that holds baby at the perfect latch height”
Boppy Original Nursing Pillow
“The multi-purpose nursing pillow that transitions from feeding to tummy time to sitting support”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow
- Firm, flat surface keeps baby stable at latch height — Mommyhood101 and The Bump both cited this as the single most important nursing pillow feature
- Wraparound back support with secure buckle prevents pillow from sliding down; one-handed fastening works even while holding a newborn
- Built-in side pocket stores burp cloths, nipple cream, and phone within arm's reach without putting the baby down
- Not compact for travel — it takes up significant luggage space and lacks the portability of smaller C-shaped pillows
- Designed for nursing only; unlike the Boppy it doesn't double as a tummy-time or sitting-support prop after the nursing stage ends
- Zipper on the bottom edge of the slipcover can press against exposed skin during hot summer nursing sessions
Boppy Original Nursing Pillow
- Transitions from nursing to tummy time to seated support — Mommyhood101 noted parents get 12+ months of use vs. the My Brest Friend's nursing-only window
- Lightweight at 2.5 lbs with a JPMA safety certification; new wider C-opening now fits plus-size parents who found the original too snug
- Over 30 removable cover patterns available separately, letting parents swap for washing without interrupting the feeding schedule
- Less structured than My Brest Friend — the C-shape doesn't prevent baby from rolling and provides lower-height latch support for some feeding positions
- Softer fill compresses over months of use; BabyGearLab noted firmness degrades faster than pillows with denser foam
- No built-in back support strap; parents using it for extended nursing sessions may experience more arm and back fatigue than with a buckle-secured pillow
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
Every major nursing pillow review site — Mommyhood101, The Bump, Alpha Mom, and Babylist — reaches the same conclusion: My Brest Friend provides better latch positioning than any other nursing pillow on the market. The reason is structural. Where the Boppy's C-shape allows a newborn to roll inward toward the mother's body, the My Brest Friend's flat, firm surface keeps the baby parallel to the floor at exactly the nipple-height elevation lactation consultants recommend. Parents who struggled to latch with a Boppy frequently report immediate improvement after switching.
My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow
Every major nursing pillow review site — Mommyhood101, The Bump, Alpha Mom, and Babylist — reaches the same conclusion: My Brest Friend provides better latch positioning than any other nursing pillow on the market. The reason is structural. Where the Boppy's C-shape allows a newborn to roll inward toward the mother's body, the My Brest Friend's flat, firm surface keeps the baby parallel to the floor at exactly the nipple-height elevation lactation consultants recommend. Parents who struggled to latch with a Boppy frequently report immediate improvement after switching.
- New parents committed to breastfeeding who want the best possible latch positioning from day one in the hospital
- Mothers who have experienced latching difficulties with other pillows and need a firm, stable, structured surface
- Plus-size parents who need wraparound back support that fits all body types with a secure buckle closure
- Anyone who will nurse exclusively or primarily and doesn't need the pillow to serve a second purpose beyond feeding
- Parents advised by a lactation consultant to focus on latch height and baby positioning
Boppy Original Nursing Pillow
The Boppy Original earns the value pick not by beating the My Brest Friend at nursing — it doesn't — but by delivering adequate nursing support and then continuing to earn its keep for the entire first year. After the nursing stage, it becomes a tummy time prop, a floor cushion for belly-down play, and eventually a sitting support for babies learning to balance upright from around four months onward. No other nursing pillow in this price range offers that developmental arc.
- Parents who want one pillow that does it all — nursing through the newborn stage, tummy time and sitting support through the first year
- Bottle-feeding families who need occasional positioning support without the structured firmness of a dedicated nursing pillow
- Plus-size parents using the updated design with the wider C-opening that the original lacked
- Parents who like to customize with patterned covers and want the widest selection of replacement slipcovers
- Families who travel frequently and need a lighter, more packable pillow than the bulkier My Brest Friend