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Body Pillow
Selection Guide
Presented by www.MyComfortU.com
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How do you choose a Body Pillow?
great question
It can be overwhelming to choose because of the variety of shapes
and prices. There are so many choices out there... Some are short
body pillows. Some are curved, some are in the shape of a giant
"U". Some body pillows are just straight. And then, there is such a
huge variation in prices. Some very inexpensive body pillows can
be found at the big super retailers for twenty bucks, while some are
over a hundred. What's the big difference in all these pillows?
Let's look at size and shape first.
What size and shape of body pillow should you get? The size or shape
of body pillow you get will be determined by what you want to use
the pillow for and who will use it.
Many users of body pillows are getting them to help reduce paid due
to Fibromyalgia, back pain, sciatica, pain during pregnancy or for
sleep comfort. Others may have recently had surgery and need
comfort during their recovery.
Size and Shape of Body Pillows
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Here are some of the factors to consider: Support on both sides of the body: For back
sleepers, that would mean both the left side and right. If you are a
side sleeper, users found it ideal to support the front of the body as
well as the back, so they didn't “roll” backwards in the middle of the
night.
While straight body pillows or "C" shaped body pillows
can be comfortable, they typically will only support one side of the
body for "cuddling". Long-time body pillow users find that they
need the support on their back so they don't have to balance. This is
why they prefer a pillow that can support both sides. Because of
this, a "U" shaped pillow works best.
Support between the ankles: For true comfort and
pain relief, users prefer pillows that also can support between the
ankles so they don't "knock" against each other
Size: The size of pillow is a matter of personal preference. Most
pillow users prefer pillows that at least go between their knees as
well as support under their head and neck. A straight body pillow is
good for "cuddling" but will usually require another separate pillow
under the head. The "C" shaped pillows can support under the head,
neck and knees, but lacks the support on the back to prevent rolling
backwards. The "U" shaped body pillow can support the head, neck,
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knees, front, back and if long enough, ankles. Additionally, a
bigger pillow will take more room on a bed. So if you have a small
bed and a large pillow, take this into consideration. Some models
come in a “petite” size. These can be very nice for petite individuals
as well as children.
Weight: A longer or larger pillow will weigh more. Some petite
women may prefer a light or smaller pillow purely due to weight.
Who will be using the pillow?: Consider the size, shape
and weight of a pillow before getting one. If the pillow is for a child,
petite adult or perhaps an elderly person, you may want a smaller,
or petite body pillow. If the pillow will be used for traveling, a petite
pillow may be best. Most adults will be fine with a standard body
pillow.
Flexibility of use: Do you want the pillow to be used in
multiple positions? Such as sitting up in bed, reading, watching TV,
in a chair, in a car, support under knees, back, side sleeping, back
sleeping, etc? Longer pillows will allow you to form the pillow in
many different positions and can be more flexible in use than
shorter, straight or "C" shaped pillows..
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Body Pillow Prices
The factors that affect the price of a pillow are: Size, Filling,
Material, Shape/Design, Quality, Where it is made, and Warranty.
Size: The bigger the size, the more material required and more
material means more money to manufacture.
Filling: The More expensive pillows offer a higher quality filling.
Filling options will determine if the pillow is resilient to flattening,
will if fluff up easier, will it hold it's shape, is it hypoallergenic, does
it hold heat or dissipate your body heat, and is it easily washable.
Design/Shape: More complex designs and shapes requires
more time/labor to sew the pillow, stuff the pillow, and sew the
case.
Quality of Manufacturing: More expensive pillows have
better quality standards. In many cases, they are hand made/sewn.
Why is there such a huge range of prices for body pillows?
Let's look at each one of these:
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Where the Body Pillow is made : If the pillow is made
in another country with inexpensive labor, you may save some
dollars. However, if the pillow is made in the USA, you will be
paying to support the US economy and workers.
Warranty?: What is the warranty on the body pillow you are
considering? Do they have a warranty against flattening? This is
another factor to price.
A larger pillow also requires more space at the factory or retailer
for storage.
All of these factors will affect the price of a body pillow.
Money back guarantee?: Does the provider you get
your pillow from provide a guarantee? A quality product tends to
guarantee their product to ensure your satisfaction.
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A few last considerations
You may want one for when one pillow case is in the wash. You
may want a different case color or fabric too. Body Pillow Cases can
come in different colors and fabrics. Some include fleece, cotton,
and jersey cotton (like T-Shirt material). Body pillows can sometime
be challenging to get the pillow case on. Consider a pillow that has
a case with a dual-zipper. This allows you to unzip both zippers and
place the whole pillow in the case very easily. A dual zipper also
allows you to move both zippers to one spot, open them a few
inches, and slip in a hot pad or cool pack, just where you want it.
When you get a body pillow, consider getting an extra pillow case.
For a selection of body pillows, to order, or to learn more, visit www.MyComfortU.com