Body Pillow

Selection Guide

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How do you choose a Body Pillow?

great question

It can be overwhelming to choose because of the variety of shapes

and prices. There are so many choices out there... Some are short

body pillows. Some are curved, some are in the shape of a giant

"U". Some body pillows are just straight. And then, there is such a

huge variation in prices. Some very inexpensive body pillows can

be found at the big super retailers for twenty bucks, while some are

over a hundred. What's the big difference in all these pillows?

Let's look at size and shape first.

What size and shape of body pillow should you get? The size or shape

of body pillow you get will be determined by what you want to use

the pillow for and who will use it.

Many users of body pillows are getting them to help reduce paid due

to Fibromyalgia, back pain, sciatica, pain during pregnancy or for

sleep comfort. Others may have recently had surgery and need

comfort during their recovery.

Size and Shape of Body Pillows

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Here are some of the factors to consider: Support on both sides of the body: For back

sleepers, that would mean both the left side and right. If you are a

side sleeper, users found it ideal to support the front of the body as

well as the back, so they didn't “roll” backwards in the middle of the

night.

While straight body pillows or "C" shaped body pillows

can be comfortable, they typically will only support one side of the

body for "cuddling". Long-time body pillow users find that they

need the support on their back so they don't have to balance. This is

why they prefer a pillow that can support both sides. Because of

this, a "U" shaped pillow works best.

Support between the ankles: For true comfort and

pain relief, users prefer pillows that also can support between the

ankles so they don't "knock" against each other

Size: The size of pillow is a matter of personal preference. Most

pillow users prefer pillows that at least go between their knees as

well as support under their head and neck. A straight body pillow is

good for "cuddling" but will usually require another separate pillow

under the head. The "C" shaped pillows can support under the head,

neck and knees, but lacks the support on the back to prevent rolling

backwards. The "U" shaped body pillow can support the head, neck,

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knees, front, back and if long enough, ankles. Additionally, a

bigger pillow will take more room on a bed. So if you have a small

bed and a large pillow, take this into consideration. Some models

come in a “petite” size. These can be very nice for petite individuals

as well as children.

Weight: A longer or larger pillow will weigh more. Some petite

women may prefer a light or smaller pillow purely due to weight.

Who will be using the pillow?: Consider the size, shape

and weight of a pillow before getting one. If the pillow is for a child,

petite adult or perhaps an elderly person, you may want a smaller,

or petite body pillow. If the pillow will be used for traveling, a petite

pillow may be best. Most adults will be fine with a standard body

pillow.

Flexibility of use: Do you want the pillow to be used in

multiple positions? Such as sitting up in bed, reading, watching TV,

in a chair, in a car, support under knees, back, side sleeping, back

sleeping, etc? Longer pillows will allow you to form the pillow in

many different positions and can be more flexible in use than

shorter, straight or "C" shaped pillows..

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Body Pillow Prices

The factors that affect the price of a pillow are: Size, Filling,

Material, Shape/Design, Quality, Where it is made, and Warranty.

Size: The bigger the size, the more material required and more

material means more money to manufacture.

Filling: The More expensive pillows offer a higher quality filling.

Filling options will determine if the pillow is resilient to flattening,

will if fluff up easier, will it hold it's shape, is it hypoallergenic, does

it hold heat or dissipate your body heat, and is it easily washable.

Design/Shape: More complex designs and shapes requires

more time/labor to sew the pillow, stuff the pillow, and sew the

case.

Quality of Manufacturing: More expensive pillows have

better quality standards. In many cases, they are hand made/sewn.

Why is there such a huge range of prices for body pillows?

Let's look at each one of these:

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Where the Body Pillow is made : If the pillow is made

in another country with inexpensive labor, you may save some

dollars. However, if the pillow is made in the USA, you will be

paying to support the US economy and workers.

Warranty?: What is the warranty on the body pillow you are

considering? Do they have a warranty against flattening? This is

another factor to price.

A larger pillow also requires more space at the factory or retailer

for storage.

All of these factors will affect the price of a body pillow.

Money back guarantee?: Does the provider you get

your pillow from provide a guarantee? A quality product tends to

guarantee their product to ensure your satisfaction.

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A few last considerations

You may want one for when one pillow case is in the wash. You

may want a different case color or fabric too. Body Pillow Cases can

come in different colors and fabrics. Some include fleece, cotton,

and jersey cotton (like T-Shirt material). Body pillows can sometime

be challenging to get the pillow case on. Consider a pillow that has

a case with a dual-zipper. This allows you to unzip both zippers and

place the whole pillow in the case very easily. A dual zipper also

allows you to move both zippers to one spot, open them a few

inches, and slip in a hot pad or cool pack, just where you want it.

When you get a body pillow, consider getting an extra pillow case.

For a selection of body pillows, to order, or to learn more, visit www.MyComfortU.com