I was hoping Dr. Parrilla would answer what we use in Puerto Rico - We have used "futbol" and "sandia' (watermelon). However, I think it would be best to describe it, as usually when I use either of these terms I am either in front of an audience with a slide showing what I mean or a stuffed animal showing the position myself. As with most of you, the baby's position varies so much with the "football hold" - everything from the baby lying down practically on his/her back, to the baby in a sitting position (which is the position I tend to use in NICU and with my "tongue thrusters"). Jeanette Panchula, BSW, LLLL, IBCLC, RN Puerto Rico [log in to unmask]