The velvet cover was not able to zip around the pillow. I think it was a faulty zipper. I need to return it...grrr... just what a new mother wants to do in her non-existent free time! Also, this pillow seems better suited to older babies since my newborn tended to fall into the 'valley' between my belly and the curve of the pillow. Hmmm, 'My Best Friend' nursing pillow might have been better?