Chicco Boppy Total Body Pillow Glacier Review

The more your little one grows inside you, the tougher it becomes to get quality sleep. You can forget about sleeping on your stomach. Sleeping on your back also gets increasingly difficult and dangerous. So you are left to shift from one side to the other looking for a comfortable position.

A pregnancy pillow can help you sleep better at night and enjoy more comfortable naps during the day. The Chicco Boppy Total Body Pillow is one of the best pregnancy pillows you can buy. The best thing about it is its versatility.

It’s a full body pillow but can also be separated into three pieces to support specific areas such as the head and neck or just the knees and ankles.

Chicco Boppy Pregnancy Pillow review

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What are you buying?

1. Versatile design

The pillow comes in three pieces that you can configure to fit your needs. You can opt to support just the head, neck and belly or just the belly, knees and ankles. You can also connect all sections to create a full body pillow that stretches from your head to your ankles.

Mix and match different pieces until you find the most comfortable combination. The pillow is quite big and works well for all heights.

The sections have Velcro tapes on their ends where you can connect them. The Velcro holds tightly so you don’t have to worry about the section coming loose at night.

During the day, there is a way you can fold up the sections and lean against them on the bed. So it’s not just for sleeping. You can also use it to sit in bed.

The versatility doesn’t stop when you deliver. Most ladies continue using it even after their baby has arrived. They find it really helpful when breastfeeding or holding their baby when in bed.

2. Supportive and comfortable

The Chicco pillow is soft and thickly padded. It feels really supportive and comfortable whether you use all the sections or just a couple.

If you’ve been having trouble getting quality sleep or your back hurts when you wake up in the morning, use this pillow to enjoy better body support. It will not only help you sleep better, it also helps keep your healthy and reduces stress.

Some women say it has also helped them stop rolling onto their back at night, which can cause back pain and even affect the baby.

3. Machine washable

Don’t worry about stains or dirt. The pillow is machine washable. It’ll still be soft and comfortable when it comes out.

Pros

• Versatile design. It provides a custom fit.
• Improves sleep quality and reduces back and muscle aches.
• Easy to reconfigure using the Velcro.
• Good value for money

Cons

• When using one or two sections, the bare Velcro can be irritating.
• Can be a bit uncomfortable on hot nights. The material is not very breathable.

Anything else you should know?

1. For many women, the main section (the biggest one) is often enough to support the head, neck and belly. Use just one or two sections if the full pillow feels too big and bulky.
2. Sleep in a long t-shirt to protect your skin from the Velcro. You can also place a piece of soft cloth over the Velcro. Note that this is only necessary if you are using one or two sections and not all of them.
3. You can fold up the pillow and lay it against the headboard. Lean into it for maximum sitting comfort. It’s helpful when you need some rest during the day.
4. Don’t throw it out after the baby arrives. The main section comes in handy when you are nursing. It supports the baby as she feeds. Just remember to put it away when the baby is asleep.

My view

When the belly starts getting bigger and sleep becomes more difficult, many women simply get an extra pillow and keep adding more as they struggle to sleep comfortably.

The Chicco full body pregnancy pillow is much more comfortable and better for your back than a bunch of pillows stacked together. You’ll feel the difference within the first night. You’ll shift less, sleep more deeply and have no aches in the morning.

Get it for yourself or as a gift for an expecting friend.

Where to buy?

• Amazon UK: Click here to check today’s price