Finding the best Body Pillow to meet all of your comfort needs

Investing in a body pillow is certainly something that can change your life. Often people don’t realise the importance of obtaining that perfect combination of support and comfort and how it can impact not only your sleeping patterns but the rest of your day. Do you ever have a really bad nights sleep and suffer for days because of it? Struggling to get back in to your daily pattern or function well at work? These are all problems that everyone has experienced at some point in there lives and although it may sound strange, finding the best body pillow for you is just one thing that may help you get back on track.

Research has shown that sleeping on your stomach is not good for you in more ways than one, mainly for the health & comfortability of your neck. Keeping your head pointed to your left or right for 8 hours a night can hardly be good right? Thats where body pillows come in, Body pillows allow you to feel like you are sleeping on your front whilst still keeping you in that sideways position, your neck straight and your back untwisted.

Body pillows come in a range of different styles meeting all sorts of different needs, Front sleepers are not the only people that can benefit. If you are recovering from an injury you may be struggling to get comfortable, sleeping on your back but just need some extra neck support or quite often pregnant women can use body pillows as a form of support as they can no longer sleep on their fronts at all.

We will give you a run down of the best body pillows in all shapes and sizes we have found and let you know what we thought of them when we tried them out!

Tips & Tricks – What should you be looking for in a body pillow?

Consider Pillow Material – Do you want your pillow to be soft or firm? Which bedding materials currently work for you?

Consider Cover Material – Do you want your pillow to feel silky, soft, breathable, natural?

Consider Size – We are all different shapes & sizes, most body pillows are a standard size but there are alternative options out there, you need the right body pillow to fit YOU!

Consider Purpose – Better Sleep, Pregnancy, Injury? We will show you plenty of options below.

Consider reputation – We will do our best to bring you the correct info based on our experiences in addition to the research we have gathered about the products and the manufacturers.

#1 Snuggle-Pedic

KEY FEATURES

Materials: Shredded Memory Foam, Bamboo, Polyester & Lycra

Size: 20″ x 54″

Style: Straight

OUR THOUGHTS

Snuggle-Pedic’s Ultra-Luxury Bamboo Shredded Memory Foam pillow is one of Amazon’s top sellers as well as being rated #1 Body Pillow by ConsumerSearch and The New York Times WireCutter so we thought it was only right to try it out on our adventure to find the best body pillow out there.

Initially we super impressed by the packaging on arrival, vacuum packed and presented nicely. The memory foam feels firm but squishy with a soft outer cover. Overall the body pillow feels of high quality and we were not disappointed. After letting the pillow expand we were impressed by the comfort and size of this thing! The pillow was extremely comfortable to sleep with and even just to relax with and the materials certainly seem durable whilst still feeling luxurious. Proper orthopedic support was provided easing any neck pain and enabling comfortable front sleeping. We also love that this body pillow is filled with a combination of hypoallergenic and extremely low V.O.C. laboratory tested foam meaning that it is perfect for those who may have allergies.

Although the shape can be adjusted easily creating a custom body pillow which is a benefit of the shredded memory foam, It did feel like it could do with a little more padding inside and after contacting the manufacturer they happily sent us some more of the shredded memory foam padding, this is a service that they do offer freely and will happily provide upon request which we think is a great bonus if needed. This body pillow comes with a 120 day trial period and with their fantastic customer service and many reviews we can’t imagine that it would be any hassle to return if it wasn’t fitting the purpose.

Pros

Free Customization

Hypoallergenic

120 day trial period

High amazon rating on customer service & product

Made in the USA

Machine Washable

Breathable cover for cooler sleep

Cons

Can be a messy job adjusting the foam filling if necessary

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#2 Leachco Snoogle

KEY FEATURES

Material: Phthalate Free, Latex Free, Lead Free, BPA Free & 100% cotton cover

Size: 60″ x 24.8″ x 7.2″

Style: C – Shaped

Available Colors: Ivory, Gray, Brown, Maeve

OUR THOUGHTS

The Leachco Snoogle is really the ultimate C-Shaped pillow. They have really hit the nail on the head when it comes to proportions, comfort, materials & design. It’s currently Amazon’s choice and has been rated 4/5 stars by 80% of its users so we just had to try it.

The C-Shaped or Horseshoe design is often a favourite amongst pregnant women as it provides the perfect support both under the head and also between the knees, it can also be used behind or in front of the sleeper. That is not to say though that this could not be used by anyone, pregnant or not. We personally also love that the Leechco Snoogle can be used as a cooling separator from a partner in bed but understand that this could be a negative for some.

The cover of the snoogle is removable and machine washable however the pillow itself cannot be machine washed and would need to be spot cleaned, but we do not really see that this is too much of a problem when comparing it to normal pillows. We asked our editor Lauren to test out the Snoogle for a week and come back to us to let us know what she thought before she goes on maternity leave. When Lauren came back to us, she said that the Snoogle was incredibly comfortable to sleep with and was easy to adjust according to most comfortable position for the her whilst managing to keep her in the position she wanted to sleep in the whole night. Overall she was very happy with the Snoogle body pillow.

We did find that upon changing the cover of the pillow it was a little tricky to get on and off but with a little patience it was no problem.

Pros

Specifically designed for pregnant women

Provides head, leg & belly/back support

Can work as a cooling separator between partners

High amazon rating on customer service & product

Cons

Pillow is not machine Washable

Can create a barrier between partners

Not Hypo-Allergenic

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#3 PharMeDoc

KEY FEATURES

Material; Polyfill, 100% Jersey Knit Cotton Cover

Size: 61.8″ x 29.1″ x 5.9″

Style: C-Shaped

Available Colors: Mint, Blue, Gray, Pink, Light Pink

OUR THOUGHTS

Similarly to the Leacho snoogle above, this wonderful C-Shaped body pillow by PharMeDoc replaces need for other pillows on your bed, helping to support your back, hips, knees, neck and head all at the same time.

The C-Shape being a favourite amongst not only expecting mothers but also those with back and hip pain, we thought we would try it out. On delivery the pillow was in a rather large box and not vacuum packed however this was not a problem as it was light weight and seemed to be packaged well, this also meant we didn’t really have to wait for it to expand like you do when it has been vacuumed. Striking us first was the incredibly smooth jersey cover, an extremely comfortable material to rest your head on and the filling was soft and pliable.

After washing the cover, the zipper did seem to weaken but by placing the pillow carefully inside this was not a problem. Overall, super comfy with great options for different sleeping positions.

Pros

Specifically designed for pregnant women

Provides head, leg & belly/back support

High amazon rating on customer service & product

Very Affordable

Lots of color options

Cons

Pillow is not machine Washable

Weak Zipper

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#4 Aller-Ease

KEY FEATURES

Material: Hypoallergenic polyester fill, 100% breathable cotton

Size: 54″ x 7″ x 20″

Style: Straight

OUR THOUGHTS

On our mission to find the best body pillow, we came across the above by Aller-Ease. We were first struck by how affordable this body pillow is and really wanted to see if it matched up to some of the higher priced pillows on the market.

Packaged nicely in a sturdy box and vacuum packed, we were initially impressed by the quality of this body pillow. One of the top selling points of the Aller-Ease body pillow is its hypoallergenic properties so we thought we would put it to the test with one of our testers (Sarah) who is well known among us for being allergic to pretty much everything, including pillows! After a week of testing, Sarah came back to us and said that Aller-Ease certainly weren’t lying when they said this pillow will provide a “complete barrier against dust, pollen, and other household allergens.” She did say however that the pillow could have used a bit more padding as it was thin in places causing some ‘not so comfortable’ moments.

We machine washed the body pillow as per instructions and were happy with the result, however the zip on the cover that it comes with seems a little flimsy so would recommend purchasing an alternative cover. Overall, we were happy with the product as a basic body pillow but it may be worth spending a little more if you can.

Pros

Very Affordable

Hypoallergenic

Machine Washable

Breathable cover for cooler sleep

High amazon rating on customer service & product

Cons

On the softer side

Size is a little smaller than manufacturer states

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#5 Queen Rose

KEY FEATURES

Material: Polyester filling & Cotton Cover

Size: 55″ X 31″ X 7.8″

Style: U-Shaped

Available Colors: Green, Blue, Gray & Pink

Different size options available

OUR THOUGHTS

A favorite for moms-to-be and people suffering from back or hip pain, Queen rose have created this gigantic U-Shaped body pillow for ultimate comfort and support. One of the highest rated on amazon we had to test it out.

We love that the U-Shape perfectly hugs you whilst providing support on both your front and back with the curved design working well with the users body contours.

Although marketed this way, the U-Shaped body pillow is not only useful for expectant mothers but can be great for chronic back pain and can help to ease conditions such as arthritis.

As a back pain sufferer myself, I decided that this was one for me to try out. Although this is not the perfect orthopaedic remedy, during the first night I certainly noticed a difference in my comfortability and I definitely was not tossing and turning as much as I usually would. The pillow helped to support my back and neck, feeling soft whilst still firm enough. The best thing about it for me was using it to lounge around at home on the weekend, it was so comfortable using this to watch a movie on the couch! I will say though, this body pillow is quite bulky taking up about a third of a queen size bed, and could potentially cause some obstructions in the bedroom!

Pros

Size options available

Color options available

High amazon rating on customer service & product

90 days refund or exchange guarantee

Cons

Pillow is not machine Washable

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#6 PharMeDoc

KEY FEATURES

Material; Polyfill, 100% Jersey Knit Cotton Cover/Velvet Cover

Size: 26″ x 8.7″ x 8.7″

Style: U-Shaped w/Extension

Available Colors: Gray, Dark Gray, Gray Velvet, Pink/Blue

OUR THOUGHTS

Best of both worlds! This body pillow from PharMeDoc, similarly to our other pick from them, is a C Shaped Jersey covered body pillow, however this one has a little bonus. A detachable extension! Thats right, you basically get a U-Shaped pillow & a C-Shaped pillow in one!

Well packaged upon arrival we let it fluff out for a while then gave it a whirl, the versatility of this one blew us away! The pillow offers generous support to the neck and legs and so much comfort in all areas. A big bonus for us was that you can fold the detachable extension up to provide further support under your head or neck if you require. Our two negatives for this one are that the pillow may be a little soft for some and the zipper for the detachable section can be a little irritating if you happen to end up snuggling up to it at night!

Pros

Can be both U & C Shaped

Provides head, leg & belly/back support

High amazon rating on customer service & product

Very Affordable

Cons

Pillow is not machine Washable

Zipper gets in the way

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#7 Coop Home Goods

KEY FEATURES

Material: Memory Foam, Micro-fibre, Bamboo Derived Rayon

Size: 20″ x 54″

Style: Straight

OUR THOUGHTS

When we came across the Coop Home Goods body pillow, the first thing that caught our attention was the adjustable shredded memory foam filling similarly to our first pick from Snuggle-Pedic, however in this case it is also gel blended with micro-fibre allowing for good air circulation whilst still meaning you can have your custom body pillow. Also, the soft & washable bamboo derived viscose rayon blend cover is a plus.

Upon arrival, the pillow is well received in a vacuum packed bag and once opened it fluffed out to create a firm memory foam feel yet still having the more cushioned nature of a down pillow. Having the effect of both down & memory foam is achieved by the shredded filling allowing for softness and adjustability which is not something typically found in a normal memory foam pillow. The body pillow is heavy, durable and the materials of good quality, it feels like something that will really last a while.

We also absolutely love that you can machine wash both the cover and the body pillow itself unlike some others on our list. The memory foam filling is also Hypoallergenic and can be easily accessed for adjusting via a zip.

Pros

100-day guarantee

5 Year Warrantee

High amazon rating on customer service & product

Made in the USA

Machine Washable

Breathable cover for cooler sleep

Adjustable

Hypoallergenic

Cons

Some may find too heavy & unwieldy

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#8 Squishy Deluxe

KEY FEATURES

Material: Microbead Filling, Spandex/Nylon blend Cover

Size: 47” x 7”

Style: Straight

Available Colors: Cream, Sky Blue, Navy Blue

OUR THOUGHTS

We wanted to add something a bit different to our list, giving an option to those of you not a fan of a traditional pillow fill or memory foam. This body pillow from Squishy deluxe is filled with Microbeads creating a breathable and comfortable surface to rest your head. Its lightweight and from our research appears to be the best body pillow for people recovering from surgery or injury.

We do think this would be perfect if you were looking for something not as cumbersome as the previous picks on our list. The Squishy Deluxe is not as big and consuming as the other pillows on the market and can very easily be manipulated in to different shapes and positions. We were a little worried that we might end up with tiny beads everywhere after testing this pillow however the manufacturer has ensured double reinforced stitching to eliminate this risk. After washing the pillow and cover, the structure was not compromised at all and it retained the same comfortability.

Pros

6-Month 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Machine Washable

Breathable cover for cooler sleep

Adjustable

Hypo-Allergenic

Cons

Zipper may cause some discomfort

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Some of our favorite body pillow covers

Please see a list below of some of our favorite body pillow covers, taking in to consideration material, style & comfort.

Please note that this Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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