Every mom should have a Nursing Stool!

The Medela Nursing Stool is a great gift for a new nursing mom.

It allows a mom to nurse in comfort, by tipping her knees up slightly. This provides support for her lower back while nursing and also has the added advantage of bringing a nursing pillow closer to her body. This allows the mom to rest the weight of the baby on her lap instead of having to hold the weight in her arms at all times. With some babies nursing for extended periods of time, this really is a lifesaver on a mom's arms and back!

There are several situations with nursing infants in which it really can be a lifesaver. With a baby with reflux, that is needing to be nursed in a clutch (football) hold to raise the head up higher, it aids in accomplishing this without hurting mom's back. When nursing twins or preemies, it aids greatly in getting baby into a position that works and maintaining it without straining mom.

I've found another plus to it as well. When rocking an infant, the nursing stool is at a perfect angle to make rocking a breeze without having to continually push off with your toes.

These days I'm just addicted to having it under my computer desk. Sure helps the legs stay more comfortable!