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Body/maternity pillow? Anyone use these?

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I am now at the stage of sleepless nights (5 1/2 months) because of my hips ache when I sleep on my sides-both of them. I've tried regular pillows under my hips and between the knees and still can't get comfortable. Do any of use a body/maternity pillow? If you do, any recommendations? I know some can be pricy but a good night's sleep may be worth the cost.

 

 

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Re: Body/maternity pillow? Anyone use these?

  • ljlkmljlkm
    I just bought a body pillow (the Boppy) on Saturday.  I don't really like it very much, but honestly all I really need is another pillow shoved under my belly and I'll be fine.  I thought the body pillow would take care of that and as I get bigger (and have hip pain, etc), the body pillow would hopefully help.
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  • DulaneyDulaney
    I have a snoogle and absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I totally recommend it!
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  • j9loveyj9lovey
    My DH bought me one for me during my last pregnancy.  I think he bought it at walmart.  It is shaped like a big "U".  I like it...but sometimes it doesn't help and other nights it's great!  I am just a restless sleeper anyway. 
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  • mfransdellmfransdell member
    Snoogle! Snoogle! Snoogle! I actually asked this question on saturday here, most people said the bobby sucked and the Snoogle is where its at. I looove it. Last night I had to fight DH and the dog for it.
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  • Choco80Choco80
    I just bought the body pillow they sell at Costco (I think it's $12.00 or so) and it's great - soft and comfortable, plus my hips arent sore.
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  • Maryjane9711Maryjane9711
    I got a snoogle and loved it the first few days, but then I would wake up with my ears hurting and being really red (I guess b/c of how hard the pillow is compared to my tempur-pedic). I still use it sometimes and it is okay but it doesn't help my aching hips. I have to change sides every time I get up to go to the bathroom b/c my hips hurt so bad. I started using a fluffier pillow between my knees than the one I normally used pre-pregnancy and that helps some, but not much. Also, try walking around the block a couple of times before bed, that has helped more than anything.
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  • KissmemylovelyKissmemylovely
    I got a boppy maternity pillow for a gift but already had my regular body pillow that I bought at target for 10.00.  My body pillow worked soooooooooooo much better and it's way cheaper than the boppy. 
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  • jolis_petits_bijouxjolis_petits_bijoux

    Everyone recommended the Snoogle to me.  I tried it, and it didn't work.  Booo!  I just couldn't get comfortable with it. 

    I would still recommend that you give it a try... I think that 99% of bumpies who have them LOVE their Snoogles!

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  • bbin09bbin09 member

    I have had the snoozer full body pillow since 15 weeks and can hardly sleep without it. I love it.

    https://www.snoozer.com/

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  • MileHighGirlMileHighGirl
    I just have the regular body pillow which I purchased at Target, but I don't really like it. I usually sleep with a down pillow that is real squishy.  The body pillow is really big and pretty firm so I feel like I'm clinging to the side of a mountain when I try to sleep with the thing.  I've also woken up with my ear hurting....which is strange.  I would love to try out a snoogle or other maternity pillow, but I spent $20 at Target for the pillow and cover so I don't really want to spend anothr $50+ shipping for a different pillow.  I'm hoping that the more I use the body pillow, the more smashed down and comfortable it will become.  So far no luck.
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