7 Best Body Pillows for the Most Relaxing Sleep Ever

The image provided above may not paint the best picture as to the size of the pillow. At 64” inches long this U-shaped pillow will comfortably fit a full-grown human being in the middle. Taller individuals may have to fold their legs a bit, but they still get the comfort they require. Bear in mind that this pillow cannot be used on its own for sleeping. You have to use it on a bed since the ideal sleeping position is in the middle of the U shape.

Also, you will see in the features we mention above that it is 10 1/2” thick. If you contrast this with mattresses and other pillows of the same caliber, you will note that the pillow is quite sizeable. With that information in mind, you can check on the innards of the pillow, case in point the filler material. Fusion fiber is what makes up the bulk of the pillow and lines the cover material. As to the particular properties of such material, you can expect the fiber to be breathable and to let air flow through the pillow without losing the general shape.

As a comfort item, even pregnant women can use this body pillow to make sleeping more comfortable. If you do end up purchasing this sleeping tool, you will spend a lot of time using it, and as such, it helps that it is hypoallergenic. The cover of the pillow is a blend of cotton and polyester, which are all easy to clean. As such every few days, you can toss the pillow into a washing machine, and it will come out crisp and clean. The fabric is also dryer friendly.

What makes it special?

• Washing machine friendly
• Dryer friendly
• Fits the whole body snugly
• Ideal even for pregnant women
• Breathable component material

What cons did we find?

• This is one of the pricier body pillow models on the market

The Leachco Maternity/Pregnancy Body Pillow with its c-shape is specifically geared to the expectant women market. You often find them making use of multiple pillows to reach comfort levels that allow them to sleep. They use them to support their hips, tummy, neck, and back, and as a result, they place the pillows all over the bed. This may even have the added disadvantage of disturbing sleeping partners. The pillow combines all that functionality into one product that may also end up taking less space on the bed.

The inside of the pregnancy body pillow is made of polyester fiber, which is comfortable to sleep on. Also, given that most buyers are expectant, the safety features should be highlighted. As such, the body pillow is BPA-free, lead-free, latex-free as well as excludes any components that would be problematic to the mother or the unborn baby. That being said, there are no rules against using the pillow if you are not pregnant. However, the product is recommended for adult use only.

You will also not find the design of this pillow on many other models as it is patented by the owner who also happens to be a nurse and a mother. Consequently, you can tell that the person who created this product has experience both with providing comfort and needing it from a pregnant women’s perspective. This is probably why the pillow gets top ratings from previous customers.

Also, since you are a human being and you probably sweat in your sleep, you can unzip the cover and throw it into a washing machine and only take it out after it is purged off your sweat.

What are its best features?

• Machine washable cover
• Ideal for expectant ladies
• Patented design

What could be improved?

• Can only be used by grown-ups

The MoMA Pregnancy Body Support Pillow features a U-shaped design though if you compare it with the Comfort-U Total Body Pregnancy Support Pillow, you will see that the two are different. Lengthwise the pillow totals 55 inches giving enough surface area for head to toe coverage. The velvet cover is both breathable and sweat absorbent. Consequently, you will likely need to clean it often and it, therefore, it helps that the cover is removable as well as machine washable. However, you shouldn’t use bleach on it.

An added benefit is that the components inside the pillow are unlikely to trigger any allergies you may have. Once you have it on your bed, you can adjust the product to help you sleep. However, pregnant women are advised against resting on their backs. Side sleeping is the more favorable option and one that is supported by using this maternity body pillow.

You are not required to use this body pillow only while sleeping. There are a few more applications that you can use it for. Examples include reading in bed or watching TV on the couch. Also, if you don’t take a liking to the product immediately it gets to your house you have until the thirtieth day to give it back for a refund.

What makes it special?

• Easy to clean
• Affordable
• Comfortable material composition
• Non-allergenic
• Easily adjustable to suit sleeping position
• Can be used by other people apart from pregnant women

What cons did we find?

• Some users have complained about it being too soft

Having mentioned memory foam before it is no surprise that it features as filler material in some of the full-body pillows highlighted. One reason that manufacturers use memory foam features is its remarkable moldability. Usually, when a person sleeps on memory foam, it conforms to their weight and shape. This makes this particular pillow ideal for sleeping on the side as you need to keep your spine straight. As a result, you are less likely to suffer from fatigue during the day, and it is all but guaranteed that you won’t suffer long term back injuries from sleeping.

Safety-wise the pillow conforms to a couple of certification standards being that it ultimately left out poisonous materials from its construction. Among the left out elements are all heavy metals, ozone depleters as well as flame retardants. As a result, indoor air quality remains in pristine condition if you choose this pillow as your go-to option. Also among the safety features is the fact that you can find this item in hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant finishes.

In terms of size, the 20 x 54-inch size can be bunched up together to provide additional support, or you can choose to use the pillow as is. For fans of testing, before you buy, you can get up to 120 days to use the pillow before you have to decide if you are going to keep it or return to the manufacturer. After the trial period, you can even go 20 years while still covered by the warranty. Also, you will find that the cover is one that is unique in composition. However, the design is meant to enhance the breathability of the material. Once it gets dirty, you can use your washing machine to clean it and have it back in your bed by the time it’s lights out.

What are its best features?

• Conforms to body shape
• 120-day trial
• 20-year warranty
• Dust mite resistant
• Hypoallergenic

What could be improved?

• Some individuals find the filling too fluffy

If you look at the image provided for the Milliard Bamboo Shredded Memory Foam Body Pillow and the Aller-Ease Body Pillow, you will see that they are both rectangular. More than that they have the same size dimensions. As such, the only differences are in the filling and cover. Also in addition to the polyester filling being hypoallergenic, the cover is allergen-proof. This means that while other pillows are collecting dust and pollen, the fabric on the pillow remains allergen-free.

The manufacturer claims that it would be totally fine to clean with bleach as long as it doesn’t have chlorine as a component. For people with pets in the house, this pillow is ideal as it doesn’t hold any pet dander. Consequently, you can have your pets on your pillow and still sleep on it the next minute. Another unique feature of the pillow cover is that it is waterproof. You don’t want moisture soaking into your pillow as that would make it harder to sleep, not to mention you might wake up with a cold. Also impressive is that the pillow is bedbug proof.

Why are we impressed?

• Hypoallergenic
• Easy to clean
• Bedbug proof
• Waterproof

What negatives must you be aware of?

• To some, the fabric is noisy and crinkly

This particular body pillow is rectangle in shape as you can see from the image, and the 54” length is enough to run the length of the bed. As such, you can fit your whole body onto it depending on how you want to sleep. Where the filling is concerned, memory foam is churned into small pieces and then stuffed inside the zipped cover. As such you can leave it as is or you can remove some of the filling if you feel that will make the pillow more comfortable.

The manufacturer realizes that it would be hard to remove the cover holding the foam together, so they added extra protection made from jacquard bamboo fabric. Among the qualities of this material is the fact that it is breathable and machine washable. In addition to that, the cover is hypoallergenic, and consequently, users will find it hard to activate any dormant allergies. It would be wise to purchase extra pillowcases to use with this sleeper tool so you can change them out every so often.

Why is it special?

• Breathable, washable cover
• You can add or remove filling as required
• Hypoallergenic
• affordable

What are the flaws?

• Needs time for off-gassing and to eliminate factory smell

The INSEN Full Body Pregnancy Pillow is meant to support your body from head to toe. Given its shape and size, you should only invest in this if you have a relatively large bed like a queen or king size bed. Smaller beds may not be able to utilize the pillow fully. However, you can also use it for other purposes apart from sleeping, inclusive of sitting comfortably on the couch while you are reading or watching TV.

Usually, this product is ideal for pregnant women, but other people can use it as well.

Also, this pillow is likely to get dirty after continual use. Once you realize this, you will start to appreciate the zippers that make it easy to remove the cover and wash separately.

What makes it stand out?

• Hypoallergenic
• Breathable fabric
• Versatile enough for use in various positions

Which disadvantages must you keep in mind?

• If you want to use it on a bed, you need a relatively big one