<I can see how these "nursing pillows" might be at
least sort of useful, if the mom used them to support her arms as they hold
the baby, rather than just to plop the baby onto.>

I love my nursing pillows and I make them for friends as well.  I don't just
lay the baby on it like a beached fish, I hold the baby is proper tummy to
tummy position or in football hold.  I'm very large breasted and I never have
a free hand as I support my breast with my opposite hand.  These pillows are
very useful if used properly IMO.
~Marni LLL member

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