Best Pregnancy Pillows

When you find out you’re pregnant you probably have no idea that a giant pillow will end up being your best friend. 

Whether it’s early pregnancy insomnia or trying to get comfortable in the last few weeks, pregnancy and maternity pillows can be a lifesaver. And it's a worthwhile investment as you can use them as a nursing pillow for feeding when your baby arrives. 

There are loads of different types of pillows and you don’t have to spend a ton of money to find something that will help you float off to the land of snooze. If you like snuggling up then a full length or U-shaped pillow could be good for you. If you’re a wriggler then something smaller works better. 

You can use your pregnancy pillow to support your knees and ankles, take the pressure off your back, help you sleep on your side if you’re usually a back or stomach sleeper and prop you up to ease heartburn.

You’ve got to find the pregnancy pillow that works for you but we know other mums often come up trumps with recommendations. So we asked our 70,000+ strong community for their top picks. 

Your top 5 pregnancy pillow picks

1. Dreamgenii Pregnancy Support and Feeding Pillow

Price: Around £36

What you need to know:

• It might look like a giant question mark but this is one of the most versatile pregnancy pillows around
• Great support for your back, hips and head

Best bits:

• Designed to keep you on your left side for max blood flow between you and your baby 
• Removable and washable 100% cotton cover 

Any downsides? 

• Doesn’t stop you rolling onto your back 
• Some mums find the filling too soft 

Shop: Dreamgenii Pregnancy Support and Feeding Pillow

2. Kally U-Shaped Pregnancy Pillow*

Price: Around £50

What you need to know:

• Large full-body U-shaped maternity pillow offers support whatever your body shape and however you sleep

Best bits:

• Made with hypoallergenic material and a washable cover  
• Doubles up as a nursing pillow 

Any downsides? 

• A pricier option and can be tricky if you have a small bed

Shop: Kally U-Shaped Pregnancy Pillow*

3. JoJo Maman Bébé Microbean maternity sleep pillow* 

Price: Around £39 

What you need to know:

• If you love bean bags then this is the pregnancy pillow for you, moulds to your body

Best bits:

• Doubles up as a back support and with an add on becomes a baby rest 
• Great for feeding

Any downsides? 

• Can feel quite firm compared to normal pillows 

Shop: JoJo Maman Bébé Microbean maternity sleep pillow*

4. Slumberdown V-Shape Pillow

Price: Around £10

What you need to know: 

• Affordable v-shape pillow option if you want basic support and propping up 

Best bits:

• You can find these in most supermarkets
• Great if you’re on a budget

Any downsides? 

• No washable cover included but you can chuck the whole thing in the machine 

Shop: Slumberdown V-Shape Pillow

5. Mamas & Papas Pregnancy & Nursing Pillow*

Price: Around £39

What you need to know:

• A compact, narrow full body pillow that moulds to your body

Best bits:

• Super soft fabric 
• Washable cover
• Great for sleeping and feeding support

Any downsides? 

• It’s a giant boomerang so not easy to hide out of sight

Shop: Mamas & Papas Pregnancy & Nursing Pillow*

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