Nowadays, there are so many different types of baby pillows out there. They all have some unique function, and I actually think some of them are legitimate! There are pillows for all different things, including nursing, sleeping, and riding in the car.
I really like the pillows for the bassinette which are positioned on both side of the baby while they sleep. They positioning the baby so that they are flat on their back, which is the recommended sleep position. These are great baby pillows, but there is a new version that I think is even better. The new version of this pillow has memory foam which will mold to the shape of babys head, making it mold to the pillow This will prevent a flat spot from forming on the back of babys head. This baby pillow will also prevent baby from rolling around, helping to promote a peaceful nights sleep because baby is in the same spot all night.
An additional type of baby pillow that is on the market today is known as a nursing pillow. These pillows are crescent shaping and come in handy for all sorts of things...not just nursing. While they are a great convenience to the nursing mom, they can also be great for supporting baby and looking at books, feeding with a bottle, or even for extra support when a sibling is holding them. I have found that these pillows have a multitude of uses and should be on every moms wish list, whether they are nursing or not.
Car pillows are great to support babys head while riding in a car seat. They are great to lean on when baby gets tuckered out. I really like them because they keep babys head away from the hard plastic on the car seat. Many car seats include some type of pillow, but I like to pick out my own. The ones included with the seat just are not quite as cushy as one that you can pick out yourself.
Baby pillows have so many convenient uses. They can be used for many tasks, from support when feeding to riding in the car. Some of them are a bit pricy, but they are worth every penny, especially if you buy them for your first baby and use them several times thereafter.