Breastfeeding: Nursing Pillows, Pumps & Care

Breastfeeding often runs alongside bottles, especially once you're back at work. Browse our baby bottles and feeding accessories for storage containers, brushes and warmers, and keep a few soft bibs close by.

Look after yourself too: our maternity and postpartum collection has nursing bras, hands-free pumping bras, recovery essentials and loungewear. A pacifier can be introduced once feeding is established. Our feeding setup checklist covers what to prepare before birth, and the NurseNote feeding tracker helps you log feeds, sides and times in the early weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a nursing pillow?

It isn't essential, but a nursing pillow raises your baby to breast height, which eases strain on your back, shoulders and arms during long feeds and can help with positioning and latch. Never let your baby sleep on or propped against a nursing pillow: move them to a firm, flat sleep space.

Which My Brest Friend nursing pillow should I choose?

The Original has a firm, flat surface with back support. The Deluxe adds more cushioning and an adjustable strap, and the Super Deluxe uses a softer, plusher cover. The Twin version is much wider, so both babies can feed at once. Slipcovers are sold separately, which is handy for washing.

Manual or electric breast pump: which is better?

A manual pump is light, quiet, inexpensive and good for occasional expressing or relieving fullness. A wearable or electric pump is faster and hands-free, which suits regular pumping or returning to work. Many parents own both.

When should I start pumping?

If breastfeeding is going well, many lactation specialists suggest waiting until feeding is established, often around 3 to 4 weeks, before pumping regularly. If your baby is in special care, feeding is difficult, or you're advised otherwise, start sooner with guidance from a lactation consultant.

What are nipple shields for?

A nipple shield is a thin silicone cover worn over the nipple during feeds. They can help with latch difficulties, flat or inverted nipples or very sore nipples. They work best with support from a lactation consultant, who can check the fit and help you wean off the shield when you're ready.

Is nipple butter safe for my baby?

Organic nipple balms made without petroleum or lanolin are generally designed to be safe if your baby feeds afterwards, with no need to wash it off. Check the individual product for its instructions. If soreness continues, cracks or bleeds, speak to a lactation consultant or your doctor, as it often points to a latch issue.

How should I store expressed breast milk?

As a general guide, freshly expressed milk keeps about 4 hours at room temperature, up to 4 days in the fridge, and around 6 months in a freezer. Use clean, sealed containers made for breast milk, label them with the date, and use the oldest first. Browse storage containers.

Do I need a nursing cover?

Only if you want one. Many parents feed without a cover, while others find one helpful for privacy or to reduce distraction as babies get older. Lightweight muslin covers double as stroller shades and burp cloths.

Do you offer free shipping and returns on breastfeeding products?

Yes. Every order ships free with hassle-free returns, and first-time customers get 10% off at checkout, up to a maximum discount of $75. See our shipping and returns pages for details. Pumps, nipple shields and other personal items may be excluded from returns for hygiene reasons, so check before ordering.