{"id":46172,"date":"2025-12-29T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T12:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=46172"},"modified":"2025-12-29T12:15:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T12:15:00","slug":"best-body-pillows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2025\/12\/29\/best-body-pillows\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Body Pillow, Tested and Reviewed (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><h2>Compare Our Picks<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cGZhnX jwYQWO AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pillow Cube Side Cube on a yellow blanket\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69517fd7fa75874bee9b4e86\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/Pillow-Cube-Side-Cube-(horizontal)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Molly-Higgins.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69517fd7fa75874bee9b4e86\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/Pillow-Cube-Side-Cube-(horizontal)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Molly-Higgins.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69517fd7fa75874bee9b4e86\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/Pillow-Cube-Side-Cube-(horizontal)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Molly-Higgins.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69517fd7fa75874bee9b4e86\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/Pillow-Cube-Side-Cube-(horizontal)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Molly-Higgins.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69517fd7fa75874bee9b4e86\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/Pillow-Cube-Side-Cube-(horizontal)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Molly-Higgins.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69517fd7fa75874bee9b4e86\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/Pillow-Cube-Side-Cube-(horizontal)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Molly-Higgins.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69517fd7fa75874bee9b4e86\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/Pillow-Cube-Side-Cube-(horizontal)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Molly-Higgins.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Best-Body-Pillow-Tested-and-Reviewed-2025.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\"\/><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF kpqIso gxwcqg caption__credit\">Photograph: Molly Higgins<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><h2>Others Tested<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pillow Cube Side Cube for $60<\/strong>: This isn\u2019t <em>technically<\/em> a body pillow, but it&#8217;s specifically designed for side sleepers (and I love it), so it\u2019s included in this list. This cuboid pillow is designed for the side sleeper, and aims to help with headaches and back and shoulder pains through its unique shape and soft, yet structured, filling. It has a breathable, soft-and-stretchy quilted side case that&#8217;s removable with a zipper, and the AeroPluff foam core is comfy, regulating temperature to keep you sleeping coolly. I can sleep only on my side, and one of the problems I regularly have is a sore neck from the gap between my shoulder and my head. This square, 90-degree-angled pillow perfectly fills that gap and sits at a manageable head pillow size of 24 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 5 inches deep. The breathable cover and soft density even helped with ear pressure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leacho Snoogle for $60:<\/strong> Though out of stock at the moment, this versatile body pillow is marketed for pregnant people because of its versatility and belly, hip, and knee support. Due to its unique shape, it can be contorted into many figures. With a removable cover made of a polyester\/cotton blend and a polyester filling, this pillow is a lot more breathable than similar large body pillows on the list. Because of its unique shape for many positions, the pillow isn\u2019t overstuffed, and I found that the fill tended to sink to the lower foot portion of the pillow when sleeping on it. Overall, this pillow is breathable and extremely customizable in shape, although I would\u2019ve preferred something with a little more filling.<\/p>\n<p><cm-unit\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>White Noise Memory Foam Body Pillow With Hypoallergenic Zippered Protector for $35<\/strong>: I absolutely love the fill of this 50 x 14-inch pillow\u2014the shredded foam is the perfect mix of structure and softness. If it were wider, 20 or so inches rather than 14 inches, this pillow would be perfect. But because I\u2019m a side-only sleeper, I like to hold the body pillow and wrap my arms and legs around it. Since it is so narrow, my knees knock together on the other side. I may be able to overlook the flaw of its narrowness because the pillow has a super-comfy fill, but I wouldn\u2019t recommend it for bigger people with longer limbs. <em>Temporarily unavailable.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><ad position=\"mid-content\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eli &amp; Elm Memory Foam Body Pillow for $130:<\/strong> In my home, we call this one \u201cthe 7 pillow\u201d because \u2026 well, take a guess. This long, L\/7-shaped pillow is marketed as a pregnancy pillow, but it&#8217;s great for anyone who sleeps on their side. The short section fits neatly under your head, while the long end can reach down to fit between your legs. It comes with its own custom pillow case, which is great, because it&#8217;s not like you&#8217;ll have a ton of spares in this shape in your linen closet. <em>\u2014Eric Ravenscraft<\/em><\/p>\n<p><h2>Not Recommended<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cGZhnX jwYQWO AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Long rectangular body pillow on top of a mattress\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69518134b04871f3cfd35f2f\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/Alwyn-Home-Butcher-Fiber-Plush-Pillow-(horizontal)-SOURCE-Molly-Higgins.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69518134b04871f3cfd35f2f\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/Alwyn-Home-Butcher-Fiber-Plush-Pillow-(horizontal)-SOURCE-Molly-Higgins.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69518134b04871f3cfd35f2f\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/Alwyn-Home-Butcher-Fiber-Plush-Pillow-(horizontal)-SOURCE-Molly-Higgins.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69518134b04871f3cfd35f2f\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/Alwyn-Home-Butcher-Fiber-Plush-Pillow-(horizontal)-SOURCE-Molly-Higgins.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69518134b04871f3cfd35f2f\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/Alwyn-Home-Butcher-Fiber-Plush-Pillow-(horizontal)-SOURCE-Molly-Higgins.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69518134b04871f3cfd35f2f\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/Alwyn-Home-Butcher-Fiber-Plush-Pillow-(horizontal)-SOURCE-Molly-Higgins.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69518134b04871f3cfd35f2f\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/Alwyn-Home-Butcher-Fiber-Plush-Pillow-(horizontal)-SOURCE-Molly-Higgins.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1767010498_494_The-Best-Body-Pillow-Tested-and-Reviewed-2025.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\"\/><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF kpqIso gxwcqg caption__credit\">Photograph: Molly Higgins<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Alwyn Home Butcher Fiber Plush Pillow for $52:<\/strong> This 90 x 19-inch pillow disappoints. It\u2019s egregiously long, which could be helpful for people who are taller or those who like more all-around body support. However, it just doesn\u2019t have enough stuffing to fill 90 inches. The batting inside feels like typical fluffy batting found in homemade pillows, but it bunches throughout the pillow in clumps, leaving gaps where no filling reaches. These gaps often happen where your limbs rest, thus defeating the purpose of having a body pillow for support. The pillow is only about 2 inches deep and didn\u2019t seem to ever spring up after I took it out of the box. I had to shake and knead the fiber to help make it more uniform throughout the inside of the pillow, but it did little to help.<\/p>\n<p><inline-embed name=\"faq\" attrs=\"[object Object]\" childtypes=\"callout:accordion\" contenttype=\"callout:faq\"><\/p>\n<div name=\"accordion\" class=\"AccordionWrapper-hsYVHT bgMFty\">\n<div style=\"outline:none\" id=\"look-for\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"AccordionItemWrapper-eWlGuu eNwKZf\">\n<div class=\"AccordionContainer-foSklP iRHdCZ\">\n<div data-testid=\"accordion-item-container\" class=\"AccordionItemContainer-ywYcO eQgPvY\"><button class=\"BaseButton-lbLhfD ButtonWrapper-igqDZ gTIqfM hKIiJv button button--utility AccordionItemContainerButton-eSsfaw Wvvyo\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;Button&quot;}\" data-testid=\"Button\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"ButtonLabel-cyWivE hvohFn button__label\">AccordionItemContainerButton<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"AccordionItemContainerContent-bPelIb leTzLN opening-animation\">\n<div>\n<p>As a side sleeper, you\u2019ll want a pillow that\u2019s long enough to provide support between your arms and pressure points like between the knees. While firmness and softness are a matter of personal preference, you often want a body pillow that strikes the right balance, to provide support without being too heavy or firm for the limbs that rest underneath the pillow. If you\u2019re just looking for a pillow to hug while you sleep, something lighter and softer is best. But if you have joint or spinal pain, something a bit more firm with more support is best. You\u2019ll also want to think about which pillow shape will support which part of your body best, depending on your needs. I\u2019m a strict side sleeper, but I toss and turn between both sides, so pillows with support on either side were tested too. I also tend to curl into a more fetal position, so I wanted something that had enough width to fully wrap my legs and arms around.<\/p>\n<p>While many head pillows and mattresses favor memory foam, depending on the foam&#8217;s denseness, it can feel too heavy for a side sleeper whose limbs go underneath the pillow. Polyester or other synthetic filling is often the most plush and malleable but may not provide enough support. Many have a mixture of both or shredded memory foam, which can provide structure while still being soft enough to sink into. This depends on personal preference and need, but fill type is something to be aware of when looking for the perfect side-sleeper body pillow.<\/p>\n<p>A standard body pillow that&#8217;s long enough to provide full-length support for the body is ideal, giving enough room to stretch out or cuddle in various positions. Body pillows in U or C shapes can provide more overall support and are ideal for pregnant people or those with back or leg issues, but can often make the sleeper run hot because of all of the surrounding material. But ultimately, the preferred shape is largely dependent on what parts of the body you want most supported in the side-sleeping position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"outline:none\" id=\"how\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"AccordionItemWrapper-eWlGuu eNwKZf\">\n<div class=\"AccordionContainer-foSklP iRHdCZ\">\n<div data-testid=\"accordion-item-container\" class=\"AccordionItemContainer-ywYcO eQgPvY\"><button class=\"BaseButton-lbLhfD ButtonWrapper-igqDZ gTIqfM hKIiJv button button--utility AccordionItemContainerButton-eSsfaw Wvvyo\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;Button&quot;}\" data-testid=\"Button\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"ButtonLabel-cyWivE hvohFn button__label\">AccordionItemContainerButton<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"AccordionItemContainerContent-bPelIb leTzLN opening-animation\">\n<div>\n<p>I tested (slept with) each of the pillows for at least a week while sleeping, lounging, and sitting to see how the fill changed and moved over time. I contorted them in many shapes, and measured how supported I felt in different positions. I removed and added fill if I was able, and removed and washed covers to see how they were affected by cleaning and tested the differences with or without a cover.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/inline-embed><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Power up with unlimited access to\u00a0WIRED.<\/strong>\u00a0Get best-in-class reporting that&#8217;s too important to ignore. Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.\u00a0Subscribe Today.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Body #Pillow #Tested #Reviewed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compare Our Picks Photograph: Molly Higgins Others Tested Pillow Cube Side Cube for $60: This isn\u2019t technically a body pillow,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":46173,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46172","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mzansi"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46172","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46172"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46172\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46174,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46172\/revisions\/46174"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46173"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}