Everything You Need to Know About Body Pillows

Check out everything you need to know about body pillows to find the best one to help you get a good night's sleep!

Body pillows are pillows that are almost as long as your body. They are ideal for those who like to sleep on their side because they are designed to provide comfort and support for your head and neck. Pregnancy body pillows are especially amazing during the third trimester, when you need more support for your growing belly. Although, you don’t have to be pregnant to love them!  Here is everything you need to know about body pillows.

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Everything You Need to Know About Body Pillows

  • Body pillows are designed to support your body while you are sleeping and to provide you with the most comfort possible. They come in a wide range of colors, fillings, sizes and designs. Body pillows can help to improve your sleep quality because they are made to provide ample support for your body, relieve pressure and redistribute weight. They are also great for helping you sleep better at night since they ensure you keep the same position throughout the night. Plus, as mentioned above, pregnancy body pillows are perfect for supporting your growing belly!

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  • Body pillows come in a wide range of colors, stuffing, shapes and sizes and the one you choose will depend on your specific use. Body pillows feature various types of stuffing, according to preferences and budgets. Cotton body pillows are inexpensive but are likely to wear down faster than other materials.
  • Body pillows stuffed with foam material will conform to your body but they are a bit costly when compared to those stuffed with cotton. Another stuffing option for body pillows is down. These pillows are very plush but do not provide a great deal of support. Body pillows with synthetic fiber are very comfortable but can be warm in the summer months. Feather stuffed body pillows are ideal except for those who may be allergic. Hypoallergenic body pillows are ideal for those who have allergies.
  • When it comes to shapes of body pillows, there are several to choose from. Most body pillows are shaped like long tubes and run the length of the body. However, other options include a bean-shaped pillow which has an oval shape, U-shaped pillow and L-shaped pillow. The different shapes offer different levels of support, so think about how you’ll use them before you decide which to get. For example, if you want to be cocooned in a pillow, go for the U shape. If you just want something to wrap your arms around, a simple bean or L-shape is sufficient.

Bottom line: body pillows come in so many varieties, it’s kind of like trying to decide which type of ice-cream flavor to get! Since some of the fancier ones can get pretty costly, if you’re just looking for a snuggly pillow at night, try going with one of the simpler options to start with. On the other hand, if it’s all about support for you, I have to tell you, you really do get what you pay for.

Do you have a favorite type of body pillow? Tell us what you love about it in the comments!

 

 

 

9 thoughts on “Everything You Need to Know About Body Pillows”

  1. I wanted to get one when I was pregnant but never got into buying one. They look really comfortable and would be perfect, as I love to sleep on my side mostly.

  2. This would be a great idea for my hubby. Lately he has been having trouble sleeping and has been tossing and turning in bed trying to find a comfortable position. Let me check some out and see what he thinks of them.

  3. I tried one once many years ago and it made me sleep worse! I don’t think I found one that was right for me because a number of my friends swear by them.

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