HoMedics BRF-1 Massaging Back Rest with Cup Holder and Integrated Headrest

by HoMedics

Product Features

• Foldable massaging back rest
• Convenient cup holder and side pockets
• Folds for easy storage
• Luxurious camel faux suede upholstery
• Integrated headrest for extra support

Product Description

Enjoy the luxury lower back massaging back rest with integrated headrest for extra support. Convenient cup holder for your favorite beverage and side pockets for books or magazines built into the comfortable curved arms. Folds for easy storage.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 27.5 x 8.8 x 20 inches ; 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00081NEP4
• UPC: 031262016034
• Item model number: BRF-1
• Batteries: 2 D batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,548 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's okay, January 1, 2007

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Carol M (Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HoMedics BRF-1 Massaging Back Rest with Cup Holder and Integrated Headrest (Health and Beauty)

This backrest is made of nice firm material, and covered with a nice faux suede fabric. It seems pretty high quality, should be fairly durable. It's nice how it folds up -- although even folded, it's still a bulky item.

I found that the backrest was too "upright" for my taste. It might be perfect for doing paperwork, working on a laptop, breakfast in bed, etc. But just for bedtime reading, I prefer reclining to sitting. This bedrest doesn't really allow reclining. The uprightness is emphasized in my situation since we have a really soft bed (waveless waterbed), so sitting upright I kind of sink into the bed but the backrest does not.

The massager provides a vibrating massage in the lower back area. I really need a firm kneading massage in the neck/shoulder area, so it doesn't do much for me. But it might be just right for others.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars perfect except, August 26, 2006

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Trian "Trian" (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HoMedics BRF-1 Massaging Back Rest with Cup Holder and Integrated Headrest (Health and Beauty)

This is pretty good. The massager is great, not too hard, not too soft. I just wish it did the whole back instead of just the lower back. The way it folds up for storage is excellent & it really is well made & of good materials. My only real gripe is that it sits you up too straight. Its like your sitting up in a chair instead of relaxing comfortably in bed. But I suppose one could get used to that. Its worth it for the price if you don't mind sitting up straight.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good value, March 25, 2006

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D. Lang "kislynn" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HoMedics BRF-1 Massaging Back Rest with Cup Holder and Integrated Headrest (Health and Beauty)

This is a very inexpensive product for what it is capable of doing. It is very comfortable and relaxing. Even if it's not used as a massager, it's a great backrest in bed. Very pleased with the purchase.