Body pillows are available in many shapes and sizes with one main goal, cushioned whole-body comfort. These helpful nighttime accessories can assume a classic pillow shape with added length to accommodate snuggling or a more customized design like a U-shape to surround and support. The pillow best suited for you depends on your material preferences and sleep positioning. Here are some of the best options to get you started.
This 20-inch-by-54-inch ball fiber-filled straight body pillow has a 100% cotton cover. That cover isn't removable, but the pillow is machine-washable.
This 20-inch-by-54-inch shredded memory foam pillow comes with a breathable, vented bamboo blend cover. The whole pillow can be machine-washed and dried.
This U-shaped microfiber pillow is filled with a synthetic down. It doesn't have a removable cover, but it can be machine-washed.
This U-shaped poly-fill pillow is for pregnancy, nursing, or any side sleeper. The outer cover comes in four colors and can be removed for washing.
This unique, C-shaped poly-fill pillow is designed for pregnancy and nursing but can be used by anyone. The washable pillow cover comes in six colors.
Another pregnancy-focused product that anyone can enjoy, this one comes in multiple colors and sizes from 55 to 65 inches.
At 20-inches-by-54-inches, this straight shredded memory foam body pillow is the width of a full mattress. The jacquard bamboo cover is washable.
The bamboo-derived rayon and polyester cover of this 20-inch-by-54-inch memory foam pillow isn't removable, but the entire pillow is machine-washable.
Which one should you choose?
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You can't go wrong with a standard, straight body pillow. Its classic design is perfect for side, back, or front sleepers (and for those who like to change positions). The Utopia Bedding Body Pillow is a great choice because it's well-priced, well-reviewed, covered with 100% cotton, and filled with plush fiberfill. And, it's machine washable! The standard 20-inch-by-54-inch size means it fits into any standard body pillow cover.
If you're primarily a side sleeper, or you're pregnant, a U-shaped or C-shaped body pillow is an ideal choice. I'd go for the AngQi Body Pillow. While the pillow itself isn't machine-washable, the jersey knit cover which comes in several choices is. Since this U-shaped body pillow comes in different sizes, you're covered whether you're taller or shorter. While it's ideal for pregnant and nursing mothers, a U-shaped pillow brings comfort to anyone.