Pregnancy Pillows?

CarlaAndJames

Okay after waking up pretty much hourly last night I've got to do something to sleep better.

I've been reading reviews on the preggle and the snoogle. Anyone want to weigh in on those or others?

The negative review about the snoogle seems to be that it's too firm. I usually sleep with a pretty soft pillow, so that worries me a little. I don't want to be in neck pain from having my head propped up high on a firm pillow.

cvl105

I got a body pillow from Bed Bath & Beyond and it's very soft.  I like it.  I like to cuddle it, hug it and put it between my legs when I'm on my side. 

nirern626

My mom got me the Boppy prenatal body pillow for Christmas.  It is quite possibly the best thing I have ever owned.  It is impossible to be uncomfortable in this pillow.  It's not too firm, not too soft, I love it.

bestmaid6

I was just talking to a co-worker about this yesterday. She bought one of those huge pillows (the really big Boppy one) and said she didn't care for it. I was thinking about just getting a wedge for my belly, but she suggested getting something to go in-between my legs and just using a flat, old, pillow under my belly. I've got about a million old pillow at home, so I may just try to jerry-rig something that works as my body changes.

SarahPairAPants

I have the Snoogle and LOOOVE it!  I've had it since the middle of the 1st trimester and seriously haven't slept better in my life.  I'm sure a lot of it has to do with this little sprout growing in me, but the Snoogle has made sleeping a literal dream!   I, too, like my pillow on the softer side and have never thought the Snoogle was too firm at all.  I actually think it's perfect.  No need for any other pillow, and I find it comfortable no matter which side (open or closed) of the Snoogle I'm using.  It is the best to snuggle into and fall right asleep!  I've had very minimal joint or body pain ~ the only time is when I nap on the couch without my Snoogle.

nowayamyrae

I got the snoogle for Christmas, and am surprised to hear that people think it's too firm!! I didn't do any research on preggo pillows, so I didn't really anticipate buying one for myself but it is AWESOME. It's actually not that firm at all, it's squishy and amazing. I use it for a regular head pillow and then put the bottom part between my knees. I LOVE it. 

Nickiechan

I just went out and bought two king size pillows... (I am cheap... ) I think it was around $19 I paid. It helps, however I am still having issues sleeping...

cvl105

Nickiechan:

I just went out and bought two king size pillows... (I am cheap... ) I think it was around $19 I paid. It helps, however I am still having issues sleeping...

The body pillow I bought was $19 too! I like to think I'm frugal, not cheap! 

Nickiechan

cvl105:

Nickiechan:

I just went out and bought two king size pillows... (I am cheap... ) I think it was around $19 I paid. It helps, however I am still having issues sleeping...

The body pillow I bought was $19 too! I like to think I'm frugal, not cheap! 

Yea I am frugal... not cheap... The king size pillows are like a body pillow for me... 4'11" sort of stinks sometimes...

susieandmarty

my dh bought me one on amazon and i love it - it is a giant U - but it is sort of pushing him out of our queen sized bed.  Also - i think he wants one too - he is a little jealous

markyslove

I love the snoogle!  I don't think it's too firm at all.  The only thing I will say about it is sometimes the seam under the loop seems a little tight (hitting my shoulder).  Still, I've had the best sleep of my pregnancy since purchasing it.  It's totally worth it for me.

CarlaAndJames

See, we have lots of king sized pillows (they're really long, almost the same as a long body pillow), and it isn't helping. I wake up every hour and have to grab it and put it back between my legs. Dont' know if a preg pillow will be any better, but I think I'll try it.

I'm super cheap too, but $50 for some real sleep would be worth it.

ShandaB

I bought the Snoogle with my last pregnancy and worked great then.  I haven't used it yet this time around but I think I'll have to pull it out soon.  I really didn't find it to be too firm at all.  My only negative comment about it is that it takes up a lot of room in the bed.  It's like having three people in our bed but it's totally worth it.

SpceCadet

Nickiechan:

cvl105:

Nickiechan:

I just went out and bought two king size pillows... (I am cheap... ) I think it was around $19 I paid. It helps, however I am still having issues sleeping...

The body pillow I bought was $19 too! I like to think I'm frugal, not cheap! 

Yea I am frugal... not cheap... The king size pillows are like a body pillow for me... 4'11" sort of stinks sometimes...

I bought two king-sized pillowcases, filled them each with 2 old pillows, velcro along the opening, then sewed a fabric piece between them.  I sleep so well!  The one behind my back gives great support (which I really need all the time) and the one in front supports my belly and prevents me from tossing and turning over all night.  I've been sleeping a LOT better! 

saunderslm2

I love my snoogle! I have slept with another pillow under my head (on top of the snoogle) a few times, but I've found that I really don't need it. I love not having to find the pillow that was between my knees in the middle of the night. It cradles you in so you don't need to fidget = wonderful sleep since Christmas

bishesbcrazy

Snoogle all the way.  My husband gave it to me for Christmas and I've been thanking him every single day for it. 

Before I got it, I was literally doing a continuous 360 (left side, stomach, right side, back..repeat) rotation all night long and my lower back was killing me whenever I woke up. Now, I only wake to use the the bathroom, the Snoogle keeps me on my left side and I never wake up with a backache.

I know I'm starting to sound like an infomercial, but not only has the Snoogle given me the best sleep I've had so far during my pregnancy, it's given me the best sleep I've had in a very long time.

Ashley40705

jess'c'squared:

Snoogle all the way.  My husband gave it to me for Christmas and I've been thanking him every single day for it. 

Ditto!

Nickiechan

SpceCadet:

Nickiechan:

cvl105:

Nickiechan:

I just went out and bought two king size pillows... (I am cheap... ) I think it was around $19 I paid. It helps, however I am still having issues sleeping...

The body pillow I bought was $19 too! I like to think I'm frugal, not cheap! 

Yea I am frugal... not cheap... The king size pillows are like a body pillow for me... 4'11" sort of stinks sometimes...

I bought two king-sized pillowcases, filled them each with 2 old pillows, velcro along the opening, then sewed a fabric piece between them.  I sleep so well!  The one behind my back gives great support (which I really need all the time) and the one in front supports my belly and prevents me from tossing and turning over all night.  I've been sleeping a LOT better! 

 I wish I could say the same... I think it has to do with my two pugs trying to snuggle up with me all the time when we sleep... trying to break them of that habit because it is taking a toll on my sleep. 

LauraOTR

I just ordered the Comfort-U petite. It should come tomorrow, I'm so excited for it! A friend of mine has it and loves it. She had a baby last June and still uses it. I "test drove" it when I went to her house recently and decided I needed one. The nice thing about it is that you can put the "u' between your legs, and then use your own pillow. It's also pretty soft.  I didn't want to get the snoogle because I didn't like that it goes under your head.

 

mary1313

I have the Boppy cuddle pillow. I love it. I didn't want a full body pillow, so, it is perfect for me and very soft.

redjan

I have the snoogle. I like my pillows firm, but I think this one is too firm. It's nice for a nap (and from what I hear will be heavenly when breastfeeding), but it's not that great for nighttime sleeping. I always wake up with a crick in my neck.

I don't know anything about the preggle, but one thing I really like about the snoogle is how versatile it is! really, it's hard to NOT get comfortable on that thing.

LollyBug18

CarlaAndJames:

The negative review about the snoogle seems to be that it's too firm. I usually sleep with a pretty soft pillow, so that worries me a little. I don't want to be in neck pain from having my head propped up high on a firm pillow.

I'm replying before I read the other replies so I apologize if this is super repetitive but I was given a leachco back and belly pillow for Christmas and it has actually helped my neck pain (and lots of other pains). I'm super picky about my pillows and it took me a couple nights to get used to this one but now I sleep so well. And it's not (at least to me) a high pillow where your neck would be propped up uncomfortably. It is a little firmer than I was used to as well but I really do love it now and can't imagine sleeping w/o it.