Boppy
Bare Naked Nursing Pillow
7.3/10 overallAbout £33
A minimalist, hypoallergenic crescent nursing pillow with an unscented, breathable cover for sensitive-skin households.
The verdict
The Boppy Bare Naked is a hypoallergenic, fragrance-free crescent nursing pillow, around £33, aimed at allergy-conscious households. It closely mirrors the standard Boppy Original in shape and function, so it's a reasonable pick if you're specifically avoiding scented or heavily treated fabrics, though it offers no meaningful support advantage over a standard crescent pillow.
This is a pared-back version of the standard crescent pillow, designed around hypoallergenic, fragrance-free materials for parents concerned about scented fabrics or synthetic finishes near a newborn's face during feeds. The shape and function closely mirror the Boppy Original, but the cover and filling are specifically marketed as unscented and breathable.
Against the standard Boppy, the practical difference is mainly about materials rather than shape or support — if fragrance and fabric sensitivity aren't a concern for your family, the functional experience is very similar. If you're specifically avoiding scented or heavily treated fabrics, this is the more considered choice at a broadly similar price point.
It's a reasonable pick for allergy-conscious households, though it doesn't offer any meaningful support advantage over the standard crescent design.
Is the Bare Naked Nursing Pillow worth it?
- Fragrance-free, hypoallergenic materials
- Breathable cover suits sensitive skin
- Similar versatility to a standard crescent pillow
What are the downsides of the Bare Naked Nursing Pillow?
- No real support advantage over standard crescent pillows
- Can shift during feeds like other unstrapped pillows
- Premium for materials some families won't need
Specs
- Type
- Soft crescent shape, hypoallergenic
- Cover
- Unscented, breathable, removable
- Washable
- Machine washable cover
- Additional uses
- Tummy time, early sitting support
How we scored it
Positioning & Support
How well it holds baby at the right height and angle for a comfortable latch or bottle feed.
Comparable support to a standard crescent pillow, no strap.
Comfort for Parent
How much it eases strain on arms, shoulders and back during long feeds.
Soft and breathable, similar comfort profile to the Boppy Original.
Washability
Whether the cover is removable and machine-washable for regular cleaning.
Cover removes and washes easily; marketed as low-fragrance-retention fabric.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How this review was done
We haven't used the Bare Naked Nursing Pillow ourselves yet. This review is built from Boppy's published specifications and product information, and scored the same way as everything else on the site. We'll update it, and the badge above, once we've tested it hands-on.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | About £33 | About £40 | About £45 | About £69 (RRP £85) |
| Overall score | 7.3/10 | 6.6/10 | 8.4/10 | 8/10 |
| Type | Soft crescent shape, hypoallergenic | Convertible, pregnancy to nursing | Firm, wrap-around with back strap | — |
| Cover | Unscented, breathable, removable | Removable, machine washable | Removable, machine washable | Removable, machine washable |
Frequently asked questions
What makes the Boppy Bare Naked different from the standard Boppy?+
The practical difference is mainly about materials rather than shape or support — it's designed around hypoallergenic, fragrance-free materials for parents concerned about scented fabrics near a newborn's face during feeds. If fragrance isn't a concern, the functional experience is very similar to the standard Boppy pillow.
Is the Boppy Bare Naked good for babies with sensitive skin?+
Yes, it's marketed as unscented and breathable with a removable, machine-washable cover, and is a reasonable pick for allergy-conscious households, though it doesn't offer a meaningful support advantage over standard crescent-shaped pillows in this category.
Can the Boppy Bare Naked be used for tummy time?+
Yes — like the standard crescent shape, it doubles as a tummy-time prop and early sitting support once your baby is a little older, giving it similar versatility to a standard crescent nursing pillow beyond just feeding.
Does the Boppy Bare Naked shift during feeds?+
It can shift during feeds like other unstrapped pillows, since it has no strap holding it in place — the same trade-off as the standard crescent design that this pillow's shape closely mirrors.
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Reviewed by
Sepehr
Software engineer, soon-to-be dad, uncle to four — the tech-obsessed half of the two of us testing this stuff. Currently building this site with my wife, ahead of our own baby arriving.