For any expectant parent in the UK, navigating the world of new purchases can be overwhelming. While some items are absolute necessities, others are designed to make the journey to motherhood significantly more comfortable. According to one first-hand tester, finding the perfect pregnancy pillow falls firmly into the latter, life-enhancing category.
More Than Just a Cushion: The Role of a Pregnancy Pillow
Pregnancy pillows are specially designed, elongated cushions that provide crucial support for the body. Their primary function is to be positioned between the legs and around the growing bump during sleep. This helps to maintain proper spine alignment and can alleviate the common aches and pains that often appear in the later stages of pregnancy. Beyond nighttime use, they can also double as support for breastfeeding or for propping oneself up into a more comfortable sitting position.
Traditionally, these pillows have not been known for their aesthetic appeal, often relegated to the status of a necessary but unsightly bedroom lump. However, our tester, currently expecting her first baby, believes she has discovered a product that breaks this mould entirely.
A Standout in Style and Substance
The pillow in question is from the brand Cushy, priced at £145. While it maintains the traditional log-shaped design, it stands out for its significant style credentials. The product arrives beautifully packaged and offers a variety of colourful and patterned cases to choose from, a far cry from the standard dull grey options.
Our tester selected the pink-and-red striped Raspberry Ripple design. She noted that unlike other pillows she would typically hide away, she is happy to leave her Cushy pillow on display. She even anticipates continuing to use it as an attractive scatter cushion long after the baby arrives.
Unmatched Comfort for Restful Nights
Beyond its good looks, the pillow was declared the most comfortable one our tester has tried. While acknowledging that Simba's offering could be ideal for summer due to its cooling fabric, she found the cotton-and-spandex cover on the Cushy pillow to be wonderfully cosy for the current cooler season.
It also proved to be the perfect size and thickness, running the full length of her body. She described it as being slightly softer and squishier than the popular bbhugme pregnancy pillow, a quality that has definitively improved her sleep quality. The pillow has also been repurposed to provide back support on a slouchy sofa, helping her to sit more upright in comfort.
A small note for buyers is that the inner cushion and its case are sold separately, allowing for easy washing and style changes. However, this does mean it requires a bit of effort to insert the cushion into the cover, a process our tester likened to stuffing a sausage skin.
For those shopping on a budget, it is worth noting that competitors like Simba and bbhugme can often be found in Black Friday sales, making them more affordable options. Nevertheless, if you value style as much as comfort, our tester's conclusion is clear: Cushy's pregnancy pillow is the best she has encountered.
