Last week was World Breastfeeding Week when mothers around the planet are urged to nurse their babies rather than formula feed. Now that breastfeeding has become trendy, as well as, highly recommended by medical professionals, more and more moms plan to nurse their newborns.

Contrary to popular opinion, nursing is not always as natural as one might expect to be. Without the benefit of a generation of grandmothers (most of whom formula fed reflecting the popular medical opinions of the time) to coach new moms through the first difficult weeks, we have come to rely on a variety of nursing resources online and in books.

One of my favorite accessories recommended by lactation specialists and moms is the Boppy pillow. Because positioning is so important, especially in those early days, post partum when an exhausted mom and a bemused baby try to fit tab A into Slot B, the Boppy pillow can be a lifesaver or at least keep mom from giving up.

Now available in a variety of cute designs (when I was nursing the choices were only for the truly goo-goo eyed) and with maternal back support, this is an all round favorite for a shower present. This company has put a lot of research into ensuring the pillow design provides support for both mom and baby and puts an infant in the proper position for latching on.

It’s one of the best presents I received at my shower!