My Brest Friend
My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow
8.4/10 overallAbout £45
A firm, wrap-around nursing pillow that straps to your waist and stays flat, unlike softer crescent-shaped pillows.
The verdict
My Brest Friend's Original Nursing Pillow is a firm, wrap-around pillow around £45 that straps to your waist with a flat front shelf, staying in place unlike softer crescent pillows. It's best for parents prioritising breastfeeding support specifically through the early weeks of establishing a latch, though it's bulkier and less useful as a general baby prop later than the Boppy.
Unlike a soft crescent pillow that can shift or dip as baby feeds, My Brest Friend's pillow is firm and wraps fully around your waist with a back strap, so it stays in place and at a consistent height without needing to be constantly repositioned or held down with your arm. It also has a flat front shelf, which is genuinely useful for resting a burp cloth, water bottle or remote within reach during a long feed.
Against the Boppy Nursing Pillow in this category, the trade-off is stability versus versatility: the firm, wrap-around design gives more consistent support for breastfeeding specifically, but it's less useful as a general-purpose baby prop once your baby is a bit older and sitting practice begins — the Boppy's softer crescent shape doubles more easily for that.
For parents prioritising breastfeeding support specifically, especially through the sometimes-painful early weeks of establishing a latch, the firmer wrap-around design is worth the trade-off in versatility.
Is the My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow worth it?
- Stays firmly in place, doesn't dip or shift
- Front shelf for water, phone or burp cloth
- Removable, washable cover
What are the downsides of the My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow?
- Bulkier and less portable than a crescent pillow
- Less useful as a general baby prop later on
- Pricier than basic crescent pillows
Specs
- Type
- Firm, wrap-around with back strap
- Cover
- Removable, machine washable
- Pockets
- Front storage pocket
- Best for
- Breastfeeding support specifically
- Adjustable
- Yes, waist strap
How we scored it
Positioning & Support
How well it holds baby at the right height and angle for a comfortable latch or bottle feed.
Firm, wrap-around design holds a consistent latch height far better than soft crescent pillows.
Comfort for Parent
How much it eases strain on arms, shoulders and back during long feeds.
Back strap and front shelf genuinely reduce arm and shoulder strain during long feeds.
Washability
Whether the cover is removable and machine-washable for regular cleaning.
Removable cover machine washes easily; the firm inner doesn't need washing as often.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | About £45 | About £40 | About £33 | About £69 (RRP £85) |
| Overall score | 8.4/10 | 6.6/10 | 7.3/10 | 8/10 |
| Type | Firm, wrap-around with back strap | Convertible, pregnancy to nursing | Soft crescent shape, hypoallergenic | — |
| Cover | Removable, machine washable | Removable, machine washable | Unscented, breathable, removable | Removable, machine washable |
Frequently asked questions
Why choose My Brest Friend over a soft crescent pillow like the Boppy?+
The firm, wrap-around design gives more consistent breastfeeding support since it stays in place at a consistent height without needing to be constantly repositioned or held with your arm, unlike a soft crescent pillow that can shift or dip. It's less useful as a general-purpose baby prop later on.
Does My Brest Friend have storage for essentials during feeds?+
Yes, it has a flat front shelf that's genuinely useful for resting a burp cloth, water bottle or remote within reach during a long feed, plus a dedicated front storage pocket for smaller items.
Is My Brest Friend easy to clean?+
Yes, it has a removable, machine-washable cover, and the firm inner doesn't need washing as often as the fabric surfaces that come into more direct contact during feeds.
Is My Brest Friend portable?+
It's bulkier and less portable than a crescent pillow, and pricier than basic crescent pillows, which is the trade-off for its firmer, more stable breastfeeding-specific support during the early weeks of establishing a latch.