nursing pillows

Nursing pillows are helpful in the first few months when the baby is a little blob that needs a lot of physical support. It will help you from hurting your back, neck and arms. Also, pro tip: think of the pillow cover like your own bed sheets in terms of cleaning frequency, so whatever model you go with, buy two covers so you always have a clean one.

My brest friend

The Brest Friend has the worst name and is so ugly but it really works and fits well. You end up using that little pocket, the fitted waist band is helpful, and it's almost like a stand up desk for nursing. My husband called it my “stand-up desk for nursing.”

the boppy

The Boppy is great because you can use it for tummy time or to prop the baby up to sit, so it's a more multi-purpose than the Brest Friend, but also less optimized for nursing.