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5.0 out of 5 stars
FIRST COMFORTABLE SLEEP IN 24 WEEKS!!!, May 2, 2007
This review is from: Cozy Cuddler Total Body Pregnancy Pillow (Toy)
Okay, I'm somewhat exaggerating, but this pillow is the BEST. Unlike the snoogle or other C-shaped pillows, this one is contoured to fit a pregnant woman's body. The rectangular part at the top serves as a regular pillow for your head, and the long part of it can go either behind you, down your back, or in front of you, depending on which way you lie. The long part is also contoured with a little "lip" that either fits perfectly into the small of your back or right above the pregnant belly, depending on which way you're facing. The curved part at the bottom goes between your thighs to keep your back aligned properly, and the curly little "tail" part goes under your body, either right above your hips or right at the top of your belly. Either way, your belly is cushioned and "cuddled" very comfortably.
I found out two years ago that I have no disc material in between my lowest vertebrae and am prone to back problems. I have been able to avoid back problems, after first throwing my back out very painfully two years ago, with physical therapy and exercise. But when I got pregnant, I was worried about how it would affect my back as I gained weight, since I'd had back pain during my first pregnancy. I started having back pain while sleeping about 8 weeks ago - but the first night I used this pillow (at 24 weeks), I had NO BACK PAIN at all! I wish I'd bought it sooner!
Also, unlike the snoogle, this product has a cover that has a long zipper on the longest side, so it is no problem to remove the cover and wash it. I've heard complaints about the cover for the snoogle, that it fits on like a sleeve and is therefore hard to remove to wash.
One more thing - I ordered this to be shipped regularly and the manufacturer delivered it to me the next day, so I was able to use it right away. I am very happy with this product. I may use it even after pregnancy!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Sleep Aid, July 14, 2009
This review is from: Cozy Cuddler Total Body Pregnancy Pillow (Toy)
Once I hit 20 weeks in pregnancy, it became increasingly difficult to get comfortable in bed. I tried propping a pillow under my belly, but the help was only marginal. I looked into a variety of body pillows and I chose this one because of the built-in pillow section for between the knees and it seemed versatile for folding up around my body to breastfeed (when the time comes). I use the pillow to sleep on my left side, still hugging an additional bed pillow for added belly support. Having the long part of the pillow as a "backstop" is helpful. Some nights I sleep soundly in this position all night. Other times I roll over on my right side and curl myself around the long part of the pillow (I then stuff a bed pillow at my back to get the "backstop" effect). Rolling over isn't graceful - I have to disentangle my legs and get my right arm/shoulder under the long part of the pillow - and the U-shaped pillow may accomplish everything in one (belly support, "backstop" and knee pillow), but for the price of the cozy cuddler I am quite happy to have it (plus it doesn't seem huge in our queen-sized bed).
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3.0 out of 5 stars
pregnancy pillow, July 4, 2008
This review is from: Cozy Cuddler Total Body Pregnancy Pillow (Toy)
A good design but better suited for shorter sizes women (under 5'4") b/c can't curl very well under my legs at 5'6. I wish that it was a bit thicker to support the back of my back more. It is has a nice fabric though and I like that it has a normal rectangular pillow shaped part at the top of the cuddler.
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