Side by Side Comparison of: Boppy vs My Brest Friend

Best nursing gear ever. I can't believe I didn't have this with my first child. But I'm glad I bought it this time. I always thought this was one of those hyped up baby items that wasn't a necessity, boy was I wrong. In the hospital, I used the breastfeeding friend pillow shaped like a crescent amd buckled together, but it barely fit around me and made nursing only possible on one side. This boppy is nice and firm, so the pillow doesn't sink in with the weight of the baby (but its not brick hard, either, its just right). The cover has a zipper which means its washable and they sell different covers if you want to switch it up. I had a c section and even though I got this a month after birth I highly recommend getting this before baby to have it ready. It reduces the stain on my back and shoulders from when I tried to use regular pillows or my arm because you tend to lean over to nurse. Now i can sit up comfortably. I like that this can be used for more than just feeding.

I purchased this as a baby shower gift. It was exactly like the picture shows. I personally have another boppy pillow and it is very well made. We use our boppy pillow multiple times a day. I have also owned a few off brand boppy pillows that didn't last as long. The boppy pillows hold their shape longer and are just overall more durable. You spend a little bit more for a name brand pillow but it is well worth it!

Got it for my wife - In her words :"The best nursing pillow ever! It was my best friend till my baby was 6 mo.You can use it for all the good purposes mentioned on the packaging.And I felt it was much stronger (hold) than the other nursing pillows.I would say worth the price!"

I had a c-section and this pillow is a must for nursing. It made holding my newborn very easy in the hospital. I was very sore, and the Boppy gave me the extra support I needed. I am still using it 4 weeks later, and just started using it to also lay my daughter on too.

The Boppy is my favorite nursing pillow. As someone who is currently exclusively breastfeeding her second child and spends literally hours sitting around with a leech hanging off of my boob, these are real arm-savers. I still had two from my first child and just bought another two so I can station them around the house.They're very easy to clean. You can toss the whole pillow in the washer. Awesome for poopy blowouts.Bonus tip for nursing moms: If you need to type at your computer and you have the kind of kid who wakes up the instant you remove him/her from the breast, I found that I could stack two Boppy pillows on my lap, set the baby on top, and nurse hands-free while doing work. (This only works while the baby is very young. Once they get to the squirmy keyboard-slapping stage, I wouldn't consider this arrangement safe anymore.)

I bought this Boppy pillow for my daughter in-laws baby shower because someone had gotten my daughter one for her baby and we just love it. It has so many uses. I don't have a bed for my granddaughter when she stays at my house so I just lay her in the Boppy and she sleeps there all night. Great for propping up so she can look around and also for laying on her belly. We take it everywhere with us. The slipcover comes off so it's washable. Seems to be made of good quality material. I will purchase this item when I know one of my friends is expecting. Great gift.

I love this nursing pillow! After trying other pillows this is far superior! I actually gave away a few others that were gifted to me and purchased two of these. What I really enjoyed that was not possible with other pillows was being able to use the "football hold" to BF. B/C of my body shape and other factors It was the only position I could nurse in and it just isnt possible with the others. Of course you can also "cradle hold" easily with this pillow as well. I love the clip and it was always easy to tighten to hold my LO in place. I always stored my phone in the pocket so that I could keep track of time on each side. Many times I have flown with it as my carry on and stored in the overhead bin without any complaints from airlines.

Purchased this nursing pillow for myself several years ago and now I repurchase for every baby shower I attend. I owe my breastfeeding relationship to this pillow. I tried forever to make the "alternate brand of nursing pillow" work, but it did not support enough or bring the baby up high enough.Thank goodness for this pillow. I hope it helps every mother I gift these to as breastfeeding is so important!

My wife swears by these things.If you are a nursing mother, just get one, they are really good, she has tried a bunch of different options & some are better than others, but this one is the current best for a newborn baby. As the child gets older it will no longer be needed but for little babies, this is excellent & stress reducing.I have never been compensated for a review - good or bad, and never received any products for free, except for one unsolicited (and unwanted) item that I contacted the vendor for an RMA - they told me to donate it, so I did. This means that my reviews are my own genuine feedback & no one has biased them.

I purchased this nursing pillow after using it at a lactation center with my first daughter. I was hesitant to spend the money when I had my 1st LO, since I had been given 3 Boppy nursing pillows....what a fool I was! When I got pregnant with my 2nd LO I knew I needed this pillow for my breastfeeding journey. The back support is amazing, the pillow is firm and keeps your LO's head high enough to reach, feels very secure when wearing with the belted clip and the fabric pouch is perfect for nipple cream. I actually remember to use my nipple cream consistently, since it's attached with my pillow. Also, it's easy to carry around through your arm once it's buckled. Can't stress enough, yes this pillow isn't as cute (fabric selections) and seems dorky belting on you, but get over it....it'll be such a blessing in breastfeeding.

I really do love this nursing pillow. There's a lot to like about it.Pros:* I love that I can clip it around my waist, and then move around, without needing to awkwardly put it back on while while holding my baby.* It's adjustable* Comfortable* Very cute patterns* Great Design* The pocket it really handy* I mean, the name, who doesn't love it?Cons:* My baby grew very fast, he was very tall, so he was hanging his legs off the sides by the time he was 6 months old.* It is just a little pricey, but not too bad.All things considered, I love this pillow, and I'll be using it for our daughter when she gets here in November!:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::I hope you found this information useful. If you did, and if you don't mind, click the "Yes" button next to "Was this review helpful to you?" just below this review. Thank you, and have wonderful day! :-):::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

As a new nursing mom, this pillow is very much appreciated. It is sturdier and stays in place better than a boppy. I like the way it snaps around you to hold the pillow against your body so that you can completely relax the muscles that you sometimes strain when you can't quite find the right position with other pillows. The pocket on the side is genius because I always get thirsty when I'm breastfeeding and my lips are always dry for some reason, so I keep a bottle of water and lip balm in the pocket, that way they are always within reach. It's a hassle when you don't have someone helping to get you things and you start feeding the baby and your things are out of reach. Who has time to get yourself situated when you have a screaming baby? I would definitely recommend this pillow, as I have gotten more than my money's worth out of it.

Life saver. Necessity for all breastfeeding moms. Baby always falls asleep on it. For new parents with no sleep this is a life saver. Of course once he is asleep you have to move him over to there bassinet/crib. Prior to this I always had to search for the pillow with the right fluff or prop two to have stability for the baby and my arms. Having the proper posture when feeding is key to avoid aches and pains of back and arms. Cute design love it. I do have to say that I would benefit from a waist strap so that the pillow is not moving away from me while feeding baby. Other than that it works great.

My best friend. Honestly a life saver. I cannot stresss enough how important having this pillow with you during your hospital stay after you give birth to establish a successful breastfeeding experience. Believe me! I almost gave up nursing because I couldn't get comfortable enough to deal with the uterus pain and having an epidural done.I have given it one less star because after less than a month use, it isn't as firm as I hoped it would be. nothing too drastic but enough to notice after having to frequently readjust baby. Hopefully future models will have improved this small downfall with firmer material.

Cute! The cover is easy to remove for washing and putting back over the pillow. Doesn't really keep my 6 mos old in sitting position as she's still learning to sit but she loves lying on it to play both on her belly and back. She seems to be very interested in the soft tag hanging from the cover that tells you month by month what the boppy can be used for which was a nice bonus. If it wasn't a nice soft, silky tag the. I would've snipped it but being it is and she loves pulling on it, it'll stay!I received it in a couple of days of placing the order

My baby used this more then I did for nursing. I just didn't ever need a nursing pillow it felt uncomfortable to me. My baby used this for tummy time and also when she was learning to sit up. I honestly saw no use for it as a nursing pillow but it was great when my little one got older.

It is a decent product - not sure what the hype is about, though. I bought it thinking that it will be good for brastfeeding, but the position they describe does not suit every body type. In my case, the baby's head is too high to be able to feed. For now, I am using it as a back support for me while feeding. I am using a normal pillow to position the baby. One huge advantage is that this product is not squishy, hence provides good support (for my back). The design is very pleasant and the machine washability is a huge plus.

What can I say - another baby shower gift. It wasn't for me, but it arrived in a nice package and the pattern is colorful and cute. I'm sure the mom-to-be I gave it to will get tons of use out of it. And, this price is better than Bye Bye Baby (unless you have a coupon for them).

I give this 4 stars because I like it, don't love it, but I'm happy I have it and use it daily. I bought this to be used instead of my boppy because it wraps around offering more support, which it does. Sadly, the thing that makes it different than a boppy and something I use daily, is also something that frustrates me. When my baby is fussy and wants to eat, wrapping this around my waist and snapping it closed takes a bit of maneuvering and can get frustrating. Does it take long, not at all. Is it easy to do, absolutely. Am I being not picky, of course. But sometimes the baby and I are in positions that I wish the boppy were closer so I don't have to wrap it around, so I simply grab a pillow or suck it up and move my body. So that's my only negative and it's nothing against the product really, just an observation. Oh and unlike a boppy, its not as convienent to place the baby in the opening to sit, but thats ok. Things that make me come back to using it daily: One, when I know I'm going to feed my baby, I snap it on and I simply walk around like I have a pool floaty around my waist while holding the baby, changing him, or walking around getting my zone ready. Two, I like how firm (yet soft) it is. The baby has fallen asleep on it (while wrapped around me). Three, love that it wraps around and gives me back and arm support. With the boppy, I was leaning forward too much I found. Sadly, this could be a minor negative too if you want to lean back with it. Some minor maneuvering and it's all good. Four, love the pocket for my phone, remote, and pacifier. Easy to find and won't fall on the floor. Overall I'm happy with the product and would recommend it to friends. I'd probably still say get a boppy for all the things you can do with that.

After hearing from many others online about this nursing pillow, I had it on my baby registry for my first baby. Of course someone purchased me a boppy pillow, but I hadn't received this. As soon as we got home from the hospital I got on amazon to order it and am so glad I did. It offers so much more support to both baby and me. I love that it sits the baby up much higher so I'm not slouched over while I feed him. I can spa nurse him without needing to hold him up, so I can eat or do other things with my hands while nursing. The only con I give this is that my cover, after a few washes and air drying, isn't holding up well and will have to be replaced soon. Otherwise it is super comfortable and I would highly recommend this to any new mom!

This made nursing my newborn tons easier...but it is a limited time span you'll use it for. My only real hesitation with buying one again is that it's a fabric slipcover over a foam insert. Nothing to prevent milk leakage / baby spit up from soaking into the foam and sitting there. I ended up wrapping mine in plastic wrap, and that's worked pretty well against the seepage...but I get paranoid about baby's positioning! THere is a waterproof slip cover, but I didn't discover that until my baby was done using this.

This nursing pillow was great when baby was a newborn. I found that it held her up and supported her much better than the traditional boppy pillow. Nursing was a bit easier with this pillow. However, as she has gotten older, we have started using the boppy more. The one downside is that the cover is not waterproof. I would like to see My Brest Friend make a waterproof sleeve for it much like the boppy has that can be placed under the cover. You can purchase the waterproof cover but it's vinyl and isn't very soft.

I have been using both My Brest Friend and a crescent shaped nursing pillow and both have their pros & cons. The biggest con of my Brest friend is that it kinda takes 2 hands to get on which is silly since one of my arms usually has a baby in it! That being said, the back support element is very nice so you don't need any extra pillows behind you. For that reason it's my go to travel pillow. It also gets a laugh if you dance around while wearing it - looks hilarious!

I bought this pillow because the last time I breast fed, it was very unsuccessful for many reasons. Part of the reason was that it was hard trying to encourage my baby to latch with my hands while managing a regular boppy pilllow.With my second born, I wanted to succeed very much and after reading about this pillow, I knew it was what I was looking for.I brought it to the hospital when she was born and having that pillow helped a lot! it was firm so I didn't feel like she was sinking down lower while trying to encourage her to latch. The adjustable straps let me have her closer to me and not have to feel like an acrobate using my arms to hold her while using my hands to adjust her.My husband also enjoys using this pillow when he has the chance to bottle feed or even just hold her while hands free on the couch.If you are a beginning breastfeeder or have difficulties with a newborn, I would recommend this pillow!The only down side is that cover has been used for only 2months and is already ripping.

This did not work well for me. I am heavier set, and with my pregnancy weight it would just slip off. This barely seemed to encircle my few month old daughter comfortably. I ended up using a normal pillow easier than I used this to breast feed. It did work reasonably well to help her sit up for a while.I think if you are naturally thin, or do not have a left over pregnancy belly it would work better for you.

This pillow works O.K. as a nursing pillow...it works much better as a infant positioned. I have wide hips, and this pillow just pops off instead of staying in place while you are trying to nurse the baby. It was frustrating. In hind-sight, I might have bought a different nursing pillow, but this pillow will help.

I loved the pattern, but I wouldn't recommend this one if you are over 200lbs. It's very small for a boppy. I was expecting a much larger one. I am 6 feet tall and I weigh 230 so it wasn't used very much other than to let the baby rest on it.

I purchased this boppy for my son thinking the color was white. Looks pretty white in the picture and even looks white on the packaging. However, the actual color is more of a light yellow- almost the color of something that was white but has been stained by lots of cigarette smoke? I don't know how else to describe it. The pillow itself is fantastic- i love all boppy pillows. Shame the color isnt true to the picture.

I bought this to use as a breastfeeding support pillow, and even brought it to the hospital with me. The lactation consult told me, flat out, that I had wasted my money, and that it was useless. I used it a lot in the hospital as I recovered from my c-section, though, to support my incision and also to lean on.Once we got home, we found that it was quite useful for bottle feeding, as well as for propping the baby up, now that he is older. It's a nice thing to have, especially for tired arms, but not the breastfeeding essential I thought it would be.The slipcover is cute, but very flimsy. I ripped a huge hole in it when taking the tag off, and when I went to wash it, it practically fell apart in the wash. We purchased another Boppy cover in a soft, thicker fabric from Amazon, and that has gotten a lot more use.

Did not like texture of the slipcover, and honestly, the boppy does not really help for breastfeeding. I constantly have to prop it up and readjust. I probably would like a My Brestfriend pillow, but did not want my baby to have her head on memory foam so much so I went with the Boppy. I still use it, but for awhile just used a pillow because it was just as effective (or ineffective). I give it three stars because I do use it all day. Just don't really think it's that useful!

The pillow is well made with firm foam and I like the side pocket very much, but I guess it's just not for me. The pillow provides relief to the arms but at the same time less flexible in other ways. I'd have to go fetch the pillow, put it on, then go grab the baby, trying not to knock over things along the way. It's one extra step in the preparation and with every minute wasted the LO cries a little harder, which makes it harder to latch on. The pillow is also too bulky for my armchairs so it limits where I can sit. When lying on the pillow the baby is a little too flat , which doesn't help the reflux problem. If I prop up her head then she would be too high relative to my breasts... In the end I just let my baby sit on my lap and hold her head in my arm. Perhaps I'll reconsider the pillow when she gets heavier.

I definitely like the "serving tray" design of this pillow. It keeps my LO from rolling away from me so we can stay tummy to tummy. My biggest complaint is the "pillows" on it. Why are they there? Where they're located, it pushes my LO's head downward and he ends up pulling downward on my nipple as he's feeding. I fixed this problem by using it upside down, which works much better.

The cover had a rip in it that looked like someone half heartedly tried to repair. I contacted Amazon and they refunded 30% of the purchase price. A little annoying, but doesn't affect the functionality of the pillow. Overall, it's helpful to support baby while breastfeeding- but given that it's just a piece of foam with a very flimsy cover, I think it's overpriced.

The jury is still out on this pillow for me. We also have a Boppy and I occasionally nurse on just a normal firm pillow as well. My chiropractor recommended the MBF, noting that it encourages better posture--which I certainly agree it does--I don't lean over while wearing it and my shoulders hurt less. BUT. That's not particularly helpful if my LO won't even feed on the pillow and for whatever reason, he seems a bit more resistant and fussy with this pillow.It is an amazing pillow if your child actually likes it though! Since it buckles to your torso, you can move the pillow around to aid with different holds so that you can do both football hold and cross cradle, which is really nice. Also nice because (assuming you're holding on to your baby carefully!) you can stand up while still wearing it.

To be fair, the my brest friend is the best thing to ever happen to nursing. The buckle to hold it in place, the support. This is a MUST have for the first 2-3 months. However it has serious flaws. It is not washable! The fabric cover is so thin that it actually shredded in the wash. How can you have something for breast feeding that cannot be washed??? The foam inside is nothing more than a sponge. It will reek of spoiled milk and spit up. Not pleasant. I was not able to find a review that said to take the cover off and put it back in the original plastic with the fabric cover over. I was able to buy the better cover and that one was washable. It crinkled like a plastic bag, but it was cleanable. If they started making a breathable fabric cover that was waterproof and washable, this would easily be a 5 star item.

I really like this product. The 3 star rating is because there aren't different sizing options. It says it is adjustable, but only to a point. The strap barely closes for me, and I am an XL. Also, for my size, the back support does not support my back at all, and is actually quite awkward. If it came in different sizes, and I ordered one for someone my size, this would be a solid 5 star product.I like that it straps around my waist - other pillows will drift away, especially when she falls asleep right after eating and I don't want to move her.The green paisley print is pretty, and the cover is very easy to remove wash.

This does not work for my son and me while breastfeeding. I end up using a regular pillow or no pillow at all. I guess it will come in handy to prop him up later, but I was hoping it would be more helpful while we were learning how to nurse.

I used the pillow for a month and was disappointed because it does not hold its shape. The area where my baby head lays has shrunk and not as firm as the rest of the pillow

Received this item today and the item itself is great, but it looks like someone ran it over with a vehicle!! The product came in the package DIRTY and STAINED! Good thing I looked it over before using with my newborn. I am very disappointed with the quality control of this product.

My understanding is that this pillow is primarily for breastfeeding, but I found it really uncomfortable for that purpose. It's nice to prop the baby up when giving him a bottle. It's too thick to do tummy time.

The Boppy pillow itself was just fine. This is not my first Boppy or Boppy cover. This is the WORST Boppy cover I've ever had! I have covers much older than this that are in great shape, but this one was so pilled and rough looking within weeks of use that I am going to throw it out!!!

Boppy :( what Happened? Used this brand with both of my older children (2006 & 2009) purchased this expecting the same dense, large, firm and durable item that was so great then. This is not the case. This pillow is no longer made to last. I would recommend buying one of the lower priced altertanives as there is no increase of quality with this Boppy pillow. Dissapointed.

I didn't care for this nursing pillow for a couple reasons. First the back support was really uncomfortable. If the support went higher on the back it may be more comfortable. Also, my zipper burst open in a spot and wouldn't zip back. There are two bumps on the pillow thatI think are designed to help elevate the baby's head. Great idea, but the bumps just didn't line up right for me. I had to twist the pillow around and then the "back support" was really out of place. Heh :/

I decided to try this instead of the boppy. It's not for me. It's bulky and a pain to get off and on. The baby doesn't quite seem to fit on it right - like it's going to pitch her off the other side. It's also not versatile like the boppy for use with baby in the floor for tummy time, etc. And it's so bulky with the latch, etc that it just is an annoyance to travel around with.

I was really excited about this pillow but design is seriously flawed. I have been using this for six weeks now and the "back support" causes back aches for me. I thought I was sitting wrong or had it positioned wrong but after six weeks enough is enough, my back hurts too much and I have stopped using it. Additionally the buckle is a pain as you can't hold your baby and attach it so I have to put my son down to get the pillow buckled everytime I want to use it, which my baby does not approve of. Finally the flat design and back support back it impossible to angle the support for a baby with acid reflux. I gave it two stars because the quality appears well and perhaps others wouldn't find this design as impossible to use as I do. I am going back to using the boppy that I used with my first baby.

I thought this was really uncomfortable. It barely fit around me and the "lumbar" support was just uncomfortable. It wasn't able to hold my baby up high enough feed, so it was completely useless to me and I sent it back for a refund. I can see how others would like this product, but it just isn't for me

Design gets five stars, execution/materials get one star. I love the shape and alignment that this pillow gives through all ages of nursing. I used newborn to 6 months and would consider longer if I didn't have to keep replacing it. I also wish they had a fully organic option (pillow and cover), for a more environmentally friendly and higher quality nursing pillow.The cover is thin and cheap, with a very worn look after just one washing and wrinkles badly. I can testify to different colors/patterns being the same type of cheap thin cotton fabric, although I can't speak for the delux cover. As for the cushion, I had to throw it away after six months. The cushion was soiled and unsanitary from soaking up spitup and two bouts of vomiting. It's literally a sponge like foam with no barrier between it and the thin cotton cover, impossible to spot clean after a dirty mess because it's absorbed into the pillow. I feel this is an essential design/material flaw, as babies spitup, leak pee, have blow outs, etc. that will simply be soaked up by the cushion.I tried the travel pillow, because I love the design so much and thought it would solve the "sponge" problem, which it did. The inflatable travel insert was great, just wiped it clean, but it got a hole in the seam with normal use in just three weeks, so I had to return it. The "patch kit" that comes with it was essentially scotch tape and didn't stick well or repair the hole.Pros: design and alignment for breastfeeding is unparalleled, good back support, improved my postureCons: low quality material, sponge like cushion with no waterproof barrier (should be a part of the design, not a separate waterproof cover for purchase), thin cheap cotton cover, cover doesn't wash well, doesn't last unless you want to keep something that's unsanitary

I made the mistake of wasting money on this when I already had a great pillow. Other moms I know who've tried it have had similar problems I found with this, mostly it's uncomfortable! The pillow is not very thick, I was never able to use it without being hunched over badly. The back support piece is a nice idea, but I didn't benefit from it while having to lean over so much. Overall I've tried to use it a few times and it's ultimately lived the rest of its life stored away, unused.I recommend the Babe Au Lait nursing pillow instead!

This is my second boppy with my second child. Loved my first boppy so I bought another. This one is disappointing. It has gone flat and the cover has started to pill and my son is only one month old.

I bought this pillow but hardly ever used it. I found that a regular pillow does the job better. I would not recommend it.

The shape causes a gap between my body and the pillow, causing my baby to fall in the space. Prefer My Brest Friend pillow instead.

After 3 months of 2-3 hours daily use the middle of this pillow separated. It serves no purpose now. For $40 it's incredibly disappointing.

I bought 2 of these while we were expecting twins.The twins are now at 2 weeks and we had almost never used the pillows.I hoped that these would help us while feeding the babies.Actually we just place the babies on our lap and feed them.I think if you have a small body or have difficulty in holding babies, this pillow might help. But you can also use a regular pilow and save your money. In my opinion this product is just a marketing gimmick.

Over-Hyped unnecessary additions to the junk piled up in your home. Tried it for a week and had to return because, of serious quality issues. $15 will get you something which is far better than this Sloppy-Boppy at Walgreens.

I bought this to replace a much used, much loved nursing pillow from the local lactation consultant's shop. Unfortunately, this product is inferior in every way and is going back.The fabric cover is terrible. Scratchy, rough, and terrible quality, it irritates my skin, not to mention the baby's. The shape is unnatural and the back support just gets in the way. I knew within 10 seconds of trying it that it was not for me.

Within 1 week of owning the Brest Friend Pillow, the white buckle broke so I cannot attach it around myself when breastfeeding. That makes it essentially worthless. I reached out by calling and emailing Zenoff for a replacement buckle part (probably worth like 50 cents) and have received no reply. If they can help me out, I'm happy to update my review. I've been waiting about 2 weeks.In terms of use, the pillow really provided me with value by helping me position my baby for easy breastfeeding.

This product is of the lowest quality -- do not bother. I followed the wash before use instructions exactly as they were printed and the casing fell apart immediately and the zipper ruptured. I wasn't even able to use it once. I would like to ask for a full refund.

I was initially so excited for this product but really regret buying it now. The pillow is very cheaply made. The foam interior is such a low quality. The cover is scratchy, it barely fits over the foam, and after one wash on the gentle cycle it is already coming apart at the seams! I could not be more disappointed with the quality of this item! I could have made a better version of this for half the money and trip to the craft store. Don't waste your money on this.

Thought I would have loved this pillow because of its design, fabric pattern and back cushion, but I hated it when I received it. First of all the fabric is rough, it feels like a 50 or less thread count fabric. Secondly, the curve is off, it doesn't have an even curve, you would have to twist your body to the left for the curve to align around your stomach. You would only be able to breastfeed from your left breast that also my trusting your abdomen to the left.

I already owned one and really liked it. So, I bought another one through Amazon. But this one is really different! It's smaller, stiffer, and feels awkward. I don't know if I got a defect, but I'm REALLY disappointed! I wanted to return it but couldn't because we brought it with us when we went on a family trip and didn't really have an alternative.