Customer Reviews

Leachco Back 'N Belly Contoured Body Pillow, Ivory

5 star:		(382)
4 star:		(170)
3 star:		(43)
2 star:		(33)
1 star:		(38)

 

 

Length:: 1:28 Mins

I purchased this pillow with the desire to have it help me stay on my side throughout the night, but it was a huge disappointment. Other reviewers noted the "seam" at the top seemed to be "uncomfortable" and would "dig into my shoulders." These reviewers were absolutely correct. This video shows the challenges with that seam and allows you to choose whether or not to take the plunge. Leachco offers no solutions to assist with this problem, but I tried several and nothing worked.

1. Place a pillow in the U groove (too bulky)
2. Put your head on the separated side where the feet belong (the pillow separated too much and I ended up on my back)
3. Pull the feet closer together (I had them overlapped at one point)
4. Pull my head down and away from the seam to get it off my shoulder (my neck was at some weird vertical angle)
5. Take the outer cover off (although the outer cover had a worse seam than the inner product, this didn't really help)

I acutally had dreams about showing people the groove markings on my neck. The pain was so significant while I was asleep that it infiltrated my dreams. Perhaps this product is more defective than most and my complaints are worse than most, but you will be able to judge for yourself. If you look close enough in the video, you might see the threads pulling at the seam, and considering this pillow has been used for one night, that should not be the case.

One recommendation that other reviewers had that was great was to cut off one end of a pillow case and place it at the top of the U to avoid cleaning as often. I did this, but it didn't help the seam.

I simply cannot recommend a product that I cannot sleep with and it will be returned tomorrow.

One final note - this video includes some brief coverage of the Leachco Snoogle which is shown in the picture. The snoogle takes up about 15% of the review time, while the Back N Belly pillow takes the other 85%.Leachco Snoogle Total Body Pillow

I got this when I was just beginning to show and I loved it so much. I heard all the other pregnant women who couldn't sleep because they couldn't get comfortable; obviously they didn't have this touch of heaven. It is big, but i slept in a different bed while i was pregnant(why torture my husband with my bizarre sleep patterns and continuous trips to the bathroom while i was pregnant?). So if you have a queen you and your hubby will have a tight fit in bed with this pillow, but it would be fine with a king. I cut the end out of pillow case so I could have an extra cover over the pillow for my face area(so I didn't have to wash off my eye makeup if i wanted to catch a quick nap). The case that comes over the pillow is great, but you don't want to be taking it off every week to wash, just cut the end out of a pillowcase you don't like anymore and wash the big case less frequently.

A totally worthwhile investment!

About 12 weeks into my pregnancy, my hips were already aching so badly that I couldn't sleep. I went online and searched for pregnancy pillows and this was the only one I found that mentioned alleviating hip and shoulder pain.

It works. The first night I used it, I slept all through the night with no pain whatsoever.

I agree with other reviewers - the cover is poorly designed and the seam at the U-curve really cut into my shoulder. But I have since inverted the pillow and sleep with my regular pillow slung across the "legs." I like this better as it doesn't prop my head up so high.

The other way I have positioned this pillow is to wrap the "legs" around to create little circular nest to put my belly into so I can nap on my stomach. I can't say it's too comfortable for long-term sleeping, but the novelty of resting in something other than a side-lying position is pure bliss! It also makes my back readily available for massages...

I have a queen sized bed and my husband hasn't complained a bit about being crowded out. He snuggles right up to me in my "nest" and is still hogging most of the bed, as usual.

Overall, I would highly recommend this pillow - particularly to pregnant women suffering from hip and shoulder pain. Don't worry about the negative comments about the poor design. The cover could definitely be a improved upon, but it's not a deal-breaker. You just learn to compensate for it with different positions, etc. Hopefully the manufacturer will either fix the seam or offer different pillow covers, but even if they never do, you won't want to be without this wonderful pillow.

At 6 monthes pregnant I was just starting to have alot of trouble sleeping. I bought this pillow and I love it! I sleep straight through the night now with out tossing and turning trying to get comfortable. I have alot less trouble with back pain throughout the day since using this product. Unlike some of the other pregnancy body pillows I've seen, this one supports both the total back and belly at the same time. It feels so cozy. It also helps keep me on my side because with out it I tend to end up on my back every night. My husband says I look so comfortable sleeping with this pillow that he wants to use the pillow to sleep after I have the baby. He'll have to fight me for it! Sometimes I even use it to sit or lay comfortably on the couch or floor. You can use it in so many ways. Definetely worth the money! At first I was afraid when ordering the pillow that it would take up too much space in our queen size bed and bother my husband but I was so glad to find out it really doesn't. Great product. I would recommend every pregnant woman who has back pain and trouble sleeping to buy this pillow. I am now 8 1/2 monthes and I am still using it. I have also washed it and it washes well.

I love this pillow! I'm not sure why they chose to use the nursing image for the main picture, because it's obviously too bulky to be used for nursing, but it's perfect for sleeping!

I bought mine when I was in my first trimester, because I was having such a hard time sleeping yet was exhausted all the time. Prior to my pregnancy, I slept on a donut-type chiropractic pillow and at first was worried about this one being too flat for my head, but it's been awesome.

The very best part about it is the symmetrical aspect: you don't have to drag pillows with you when you turn over, so you're not waking up completely each time you change position, which means a more restful night (well, except for the potty breaks, of course.)

I know all the books say you're to sleep on your left side but I toss and turn a lot. Having support on both my front and back has been awesome. Plus, it's great to prop up the top end against the headboard and read, etc. It's very comfy!

In latter part of my pregnancy when heartburn became an issue, I slept with a flat pillow underneath the "U" part, to lift my head up slightly. It worked just fine and didn't hurt my neck at all.

FIT: We have a king-sized bed but I've used it on a queen-sized too and there's still enough room for me, the hubby and our dog in both beds. Cuddle time and sleep time just have to be separate is all but it's worth it for my comfort and my husband agrees. It would be too tight a fit in a double or full sized bed for two people, though, I fear.

SHAPE: I love the shape, especially as I've gotten bigger, the small "wings" on the inside help to support my weighty belly.

LENGTH: I'm short (5'2") but it would be nice if it were a little tiny bit longer. I have another little rice pillow that I sometimes stick down at the end and prop a foot on, if my ankles are swelling. But it's not necessary.

MATERIAL: The cover is cotton and not scratchy but I with they'd made the case a tiny bit bigger, as it's a tight fit and a hassle to change (though not impossible). Not a sticking point though.

I took the advice of a previous reviewer and cut open an old pillow case and looped it to the top portion so I don't have to change the entire case each time I change the bedding. That works great. Thanks for the idea. :)

Overall, the benefits far outweigh any negative aspects, so I'm giving it five stars. This pillow has been a lifesaver at ALL stages of my pregnancy thus far! And it's absolutely worth the price, hands-down.

I was put on strict bedrest in the hospital when I was 18 weeks pregnant due to complications. A twin-sized hospital bed is not very comfortable, especially when you're stuck in bed 24/7. I had to lay on my left side the majority of the time, and I thought this pillow might help keep me positioned that way. So, I ordered this pillow and my husband brought it to the hospital for me, and it was truly a lifesaver! I spent just over 4 months literally living in the middle of this pillow. It helped ease my lower back pain that I got from lying down all the time, and it did a great job keeping my on my left side, even when I was sleeping. The pillow was also just so comfy to snuggle up against, especially since I couldn't be home to snuggle up next to my husband. We found replacement covers for the pillow at [...] The pillow itself did wear out in some areas, but considering I was laying in/on it all the time, that was to be expected, considering the frequency and length of time I used it. Overall, I think this is a great pillow for any mom-to-be!

At 37 weeks I figure I can give an accurate review of this pillow. My husband purchased it when we were around 4 months. Immediately I began to enjoy my sleeping hours.

The pillow is now even more important to me as my belly needs support as I turn from one side to the other; I lift the side I am moving to up to the belly and finally down to rest. At this stage it's a little difficult to get the lower end under my top knee for hip support, but that's no doubt an issue whatever pillow one uses.

I highly recommend this pillow to ANYone who has difficulty sleeping.

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Everyone is different in their sleep comfort and no pillow is perfect. It took me some time when I first got the pillow to find my method. (Believe me, I am very picky about sleep positions.)
I lay the pillow with the open end at my head and touch the ends together. Then I lay my regular pillow just over the top. I kind of snuggle in between on my side with my legs on top of the bottom end of the pillow. It tooks a few nights to get used to sleeping with my legs slightly elevated and extra cusion under my neck, but now I love it. It is comparable to sleeping before pregnancy. I wish I would have had it with my first child!!
Getting used to sleeping with a growing middle is a challenge. I really think this pillow provides the best support. Give it a few weeks and some different position tries and find what is best for you!

I am 6 monthes pregnant and I was just starting to have alot of trouble sleeping. I bought this pillow and I love it! I sleep straight through the night now with out tossing and turning trying to get comfortable. I have alot less trouble with back pain throughout the day since using this product. Unlike some of the other pregnancy body pillows I've seen, this one supports both the total back and belly at the same time. It feels so cozy. It also helps keep me on my side because with out it I tend to end up on my back every night. My husband says I look so comfortable sleeping with this pillow that he wants to use the pillow to sleep after I have the baby. He'll have to fight me for it! Sometimes I even use it to sit or lay comfortably on the couch or floor. You can use it in so many ways. Definetely worth the money! At first I was afraid when ordering the pillow that it would take up too much space in our queen size bed and bother my husband but I was so glad to find out it really doesn't. Great product. I would recommend every pregnant woman who has back pain and trouble sleeping to buy this pillow.

I got this pillow when I was 26 weeks pregnant since I just couldn't get comfortable in bed and was having inturrupted sleep always tossing from side to side. I waited until I used it for 2 weeks before I wrote a review so I could make sure I liked it or didn't like it. I love it!

PROS:
1. I sleep much more soundly than I did before. It truely is very comfortbale and I think I'll continue using it for sleep even after birth. My husband even wants one too!

2. The back support and front support is awesome. I am a 100% back sleeper so it was really hard for me to get comfortable on my side and sleep on my sides all night long (always tossing from one to the other, getting a burning feeling, and tossing back). This makes it totally fine. I also worried about rolling on my back while I slept and the back support keeps me from doing that. The front support really makes my getting-larger belly much more comfortable also while lying on my side. The feeling I had before the pillow of the weight pulling it down was not comfy! Ok, I know I'm only 29 weeks now and it will get worse/bigger - but I was still quite uncomfortable!

2. It is nice and large! The head rest is not to high (like some people mentioned). For me, it is perfect. I can sleep without an additional pillow, or I can squish a down pillow in there. Also, I am 5'10" and it reaches from head to knees. I heard the Snoogle is too short to reach all the way around taller women. I can also snuggle in and read my book for hours. It is just really really comfortable! Much better than trying to fit 4 or 5 pillows in your bed - especially since this pillow is already contoured to exactly where you want/need the pillow parts to be. You don't need to hassle with moving pillows this way or that in the bed.

CONS:
1. Just a warning - it is quite large (which is good and bad). On our queen bed, it takes up about 2/3 of the space. My husband opted to sleep downstairs (it's cooler down there anyway since it is a hot summer). If you have a king size bed - no problem and no worries. If you have a queen, be prepared for either 1) sharing it with your husband/partner, 2) having your husband/partner delegated to only a small portion of the bed, or 3) having your husband/partner sleep somewhere else. If you have just a double bed, it will be all you. However, since it is the perfect size for me - I wouldn't change it. I like it the way it is.

2. This is so minor. The cover only comes in white. It is all cotton though, so I'll probably dye it, but it would have been nice to have a choice.

I definitely reccommend this pillow. I have a boppy for breastfeeding anyway, so I'm not concerned with that. I just want a good nights sleep! And you can take this into another room and watch movies or TV with it (have it prop you up) or sit it on the couch for extra support - all sorts of options.