8 of the best pregnancy support pillows 2024
WHAT IS A PREGNANCY SUPPORT PILLOW?
Sleeping well at night can become increasingly difficult with a growing bump. Pregnancy support pillows are designed to position and support you in the most comfortable way.
Do I need a pregnancy pillow?
It depends on how large your bump becomes and whether or not it makes sleeping difficult. A pregnancy pillow can take the strain off your hips and also help with blood circulation and heartburn.
As there is a link between back sleeping from the third trimester onwards and an increased risk of stillbirth, it’s recommended that you sleep on your side. Some research shows that sleeping on your left side may be preferable. So if you do tend to end up sleeping on your back, a pregnancy pillow will help keep you in a side sleeping position.
What features should I look out for?
Full body C and U-shaped pillows are the most common but are often very large so might not work if you are sharing a smallish bed. In which case, you may prefer a more compact wedge pillow that just supports one area.
Many have a longer lifespan as they double up as nursing pillows.
Look for what areas the pillow supports to check it meets your body’s needs.
Breathable, natural materials will be better if you are someone who gets very hot at night or will be heavily pregnant in the summer.
Removable and machine washable covers will make them much easier to keep clean.
WHAT ARE THE BEST PREGNANCY SUPPORT PILLOWS TO BUY?
This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:
Consumer reviews
Best-seller lists
Recommendations from industry experts
Award-winning products
Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.
The list is updated annually. It was last updated 5 January 2024.
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1. Dreamgenii Pregnancy Support and Feeding Pillow
One of the most popular pregnancy support pillows.
Comes with a removable, washable 100% cotton pillowcase.
Can also be used as a breastfeeding pillow.
Has leg support, back support and bump support and is designed to encourage you to sleep in a way which can get the baby in the best position for birth.
Available in a variety of colours and prints.
2. bbhugme® Pregnancy pillow
An award-winner.
Developed by Scandinavian health professionals.
Supports the belly, pelvis, lower back, knees and ankles.
It is adaptable so grows with your body.
The filling is TOXPROOF certified and food-grade expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads, which mould to your body and keep you cool.
The machine washable cover is 95% cotton and 5% spandex jersey fabric Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX class 1.
Also designed to be used as a breastfeeding pillow.
Available in a variety of patterns and colours.
3. Silentnight body support pillow
This pillow is big and sturdy and great for back support.
The cover and filling are made from 100% polyester.
It is machine washable.
4. Snuzcurve pregnancy support pillow
Designed by experts, this is the first sleep pillow which guides you into the optimal sleeping position with a ‘KneeBlade’ design to support hips and ankles. This should also ease any back pain.
Breathable materials and a machine washable cover.
Available in white and grey.
5. Slumberdown V-Shaped Pillow
A great value pregnancy pillow.
The whole pillow is machine washable and can also be tumble dried.
Made in the U.K.
6. Purflo Breathe Pregnancy Pillow
Purflo are known for their safe, breathable baby products and this pregnancy pillow, which can also be used as a nursing pillow, is no exception.
There is 3D spacer mesh around the bump area to make it very breathable at night.
The rest of the cover is soft, jersey 100% cotton.
The cover is removable and can be machine washed at 40°C on a gentle cycle and tumble dried on low heat.
It is also designed to be used during the day as a back support when sitting and can also be used with a baby to support them during tummy time.
Available in grey and a botanical print.
7. kally Sleep kally body pillow
Full-length orthopaedic body pillow, which supports a growing bump
The hollow fibre filling moulds to your body
Comes with a removable and washable hypoallergenic cotton cover
The pillow itself can also be machine washed
Can be used as a breastfeeding pillow
Made in the U.K.
8. Babymoov Dream Belt
This is a wearable pregnancy support that is placed round the bump at night and has memory foam on both sides to cushion the gap between the belly and the mattress. This means it follows your movement in the night and you don’t have to keep adjusting it like a traditional pregnancy pillow.
It has Velcro at the back so can be adjusted to the perfect fit.
The outer is 95% cotton and 5% elastane and the inner is 100% polyurethane.
The belt without the foam is machine washable at 40°C.
It can be worn under or over clothing.
Available in two sizes and three colours.