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Pregnancy pillow recommendations

12 replies

MrsScotland · 20/05/2024 11:17

Hi all

Does anyone have any pregnancy pillow recommendations? I am 16 weeks and just finding it so hard to get comfy and sleep through. Don't think it helps that it's a lot hotter at night recently.


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horsejessnut · 20/05/2024 13:47

Expensive, but I love the BBHugme one. Once the baby is born and a bit more sturdy, you can tie it in a circle and sit them in it to play with you (only directly supervised, of course)

HippeePrincess · 20/05/2024 13:51

Another vote for the bb hug me. Very expensive but I’ve had my monies worth, used as a breastfeeding pillow, as previous poster for aiding sitting position for young baby, I sit up in bed every morning and night using it as a v pillow to drink coffee and read, for upright sleeping when I have a cough and a prop pillow for leg injuries….

MrsScotland · 20/05/2024 13:56

Eek £130! However I am sure if it helps sleep well it will be worth every penny!

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horsejessnut · 20/05/2024 13:58

Maybe Vinted or eBay? The cover is washable.

whatsallthisthenhuh · 20/05/2024 14:00

I didn't get on with any pregnancy pillows (was lucky enough to try different ones from various friends!). I found a normal pillow in between my knees and then tucked under my bump much more comfortable. It saved me a lot of money!

CluelessInLondon · 20/05/2024 14:01

I've got the Bella Moon pillow - still a bit at the pricier end but not quite as expensive as the BBHugme! I've found it really good for helping me to sleep - it's helping to stop me from rolling onto my back and it's definitely been helping with some of the lower back/hip pain I was getting before I started using it. I also like that it can be used for feeding etc. after baby arrives, so I feel like it's easier to justify a higher cost when I'll be able to use it for quite a while.

supercalafragilisticexpealidocious · 20/05/2024 14:05

Bbhugme is the best pregnancy and baby related item I have ever bought. I'm only sorry I didn't splash out for my first pregnancy. Mine actually never gets put away between pregnancies now as it's such an amazing thing to sleep with. It's a lot of money but I promise you won't regret it. Absolutely amazing thing.

Revelatio · 20/05/2024 14:09

BBhugme! I wish I had bought it sooner. My child is now three and I still use it!!

LizzeyBenett · 20/05/2024 15:13

I have the BBHig me and I use it but find it very big and cumbersome I think k regular pillows work just as well and for a fraction of the price. I'm surrounded by pillows at night under my tummy behind my back

JaneDu · 10/03/2025 16:55

I've got the Cushy Puff! It was a real help through going into the third trimester. Really molds well to the body. Wish I had it sooner, also looks great on the bed as well.

Onelifeonly22 · 10/03/2025 17:05

I bought a BBhugme on vinted and am pleased with it! I plan on also using it when baby here as a back / nursing support on the bed. It looks like a bolster so may just keep on bed for that purpose long term. I have just ordered the nursing pillow on Vinted too - I think lots of people just use the one for everything but I thought having in separate rooms easier.

MrsScotland · 10/03/2025 20:57

Somehow this old thread has been reinvigorated by MNHQ.

i ended up buying a BBHug Me from FB Marketplace for £20. Washed the cover and it was fine! I didn’t find it that good for pregnancy sleep, it was always a bit hot. But wow it’s been an essential for night feeds. Baby is 4 months now and I still use it everyday to prop myself up in bed. I also bought an ikea nursing pillow and use that to support baby

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