Body Pillows

Body pillows built for different jobs: the 66-inch Sleeping Bean, curved to tuck between your knees and under your arm when you sleep on your side; a U-shaped maternity pillow that supports belly and back at the same time; a 25 x 25 reading pillow for sitting up in bed; and a 36-inch kids size. All sewn in Chicago with a cotton shell and your choice of recycled-poly or organic kapok fill. Zippered organic cotton and hemp covers are sold separately, or add one to a Sleeping Bean order in one step. $9 flat-rate shipping.

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Sleeping Bean Body Pillow or Teen Bean Body Pillow
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Pregnant woman sleeping with U-shaped maternity pregnancy pillow providing belly, back and hip support for comfortable side sleep

Maternity Pregnancy Pillow for support and comfort during pregnancy.
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Comfort Reading Pillow propped against bed headboard with blue bedding – supportive backrest pillow for sitting up in bed

Comfort Reading Pillow
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Child hugging kidney bean shaped body pillow in organic cotton, ergonomic sleeping support cushion for comfort and relaxation

Kidney Bean 'Child Size' - Sleeping Comfort Body Pillow, Kapok or Poly Fill
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Which body pillow?

Pillow Size Fill options Pick it if
Sleeping Bean 66 x 10 in Poly, kapok, Staph-CHEK You sleep on your side and want one pillow for knees, chest and arm
Teen Bean 54 x 9 in Poly, kapok, Staph-CHEK Teens, smaller adults, twin beds
Maternity U-shape, Velcro-adjustable Poly, kapok, Staph-CHEK You're pregnant, or you roll over a lot and hate repositioning
Comfort Reading Pillow 25 x 25 backrest with arms Poly You sit up in bed to read, work or recover from surgery
Kidney Bean, kids 36 x 7 in Poly, kapok Kids who sleep restlessly or want something to hold

Body pillow for side sleepers

Side sleeping loads three points: the top knee drops and twists the lower back, the top shoulder collapses forward, and the hip takes the weight. A body pillow fixes all three if it does two things: runs from knee to shoulder without a gap, and stays where you put it. Straight pillows roll away when you shift. The Sleeping Bean's curve follows your body's S-line, so one end stays between your knees while the other holds your chest and arm. At 66 inches it reaches for most adults; the 54-inch Teen Bean suits shorter sleepers. More on posture in should your shoulders be on the pillow.

Kapok or poly fill

  • Recycled poly. Hypoallergenic PET fiber made from cleaned, shredded bottles. Slightly firmer, the least expensive, and the whole pillow can go in a front-loading washer. Pick this for a first body pillow.
  • Organic kapok. A plant fiber that feels like down, with an organic cotton shell. Breathes better than poly. Animal-free. See are kapok pillows good.
  • Staph-CHEK. Medical-grade fabric that's fluid-proof and antimicrobial, on the Sleeping Bean and maternity pillow. For care facilities, post-surgery recovery and incontinence.

Fill settles over time. Instead of replacing the pillow, add kapok fill and it's back to full loft.

Body pillow covers and cases

A zippered cover means weekly washing without wrestling the whole pillow. Ours come in organic cotton sateen in a range of colors and hemp, each sized for the adult, teen and kids pillows. A standard 20 x 54 body pillowcase from a department store won't fit: the Sleeping Bean is 12 inches longer and round, not flat. All covers are in pillowcases.

Care

Covers: machine wash cold, gentle cycle, tumble low, no bleach. The pillow itself depends on the fill. Poly versions handle a front-loading washer; kapok needs different treatment. Read can you wash body pillows in the washer and how to wash a kapok pillow before you try.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best body pillow for side sleepers?

One long enough to reach from knees to shoulder, curved so it doesn't roll away, and firm enough to keep your hips stacked. The 66-inch Sleeping Bean is built for exactly that; the 54-inch Teen Bean if you're shorter.

How long should a body pillow be?

A standard body pillow is 54 inches, which is too short for many adults once it's tucked between the knees. Our adult Sleeping Bean is 66 inches, the Teen Bean 54, the kids size 36. Full breakdown in how long is a body pillow.

Do you sell body pillow covers?

Yes. Zippered organic cotton and hemp, sized for adult, teen and kids pillows. Standard 20 x 54 body pillowcases don't fit.

Is there a cooling body pillow?

We don't make a gel or phase-change pillow. If you sleep hot, choose kapok fill: the fiber is hollow, so it traps less heat than poly or foam, and a cotton or hemp cover wicks moisture.

Can I use the maternity pillow after the baby arrives?

Yes. The U-shape works for nursing support, side sleeping and holding a newborn for short naps. Most people keep using it long after pregnancy.