Best Cooling Pregnancy Pillows
Updated How we research
Pregnancy raises your resting body temperature, which is why a full body pillow that traps heat can end up costing you more sleep than it gains, and why the cover fabric matters as much as the filling. Start with shape, since it decides how much of the bed the pillow claims. A U-shape supports your back and bump at once and needs no repositioning when you turn, but it is wide and unkind to a shared mattress. A C-shape or the newer F-shape gives most of the same support in a much smaller footprint, at the cost of moving it yourself when you switch sides. Side sleeping is the position generally recommended in later pregnancy, so look for enough loft between your knees to keep hips level rather than a pillow that simply fills space. Insist on a removable, machine-washable cooling cover: it will be washed often, and a cover you cannot take off becomes unusable within weeks. Check the filling too, because shredded memory foam can be redistributed to suit your bump while a solid block cannot, and a fully sewn-in filling tends to compress and stay compressed.
The short version
We compared 5 picks. Our scores range from 7.0 to 8.4 out of 10.
- Best overall:Momcozy Pregnancy Pillow with Cooling Cover, U-Shaped Full Body Maternity Pillow 57 Inch. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.4/10.
- Also great value:Pharmedoc Pregnancy Pillow, U-Shape Full Body Pillow with Cooling Cover, Dark Grey. Value score of 8/10, overall 8.1/10.
- Solid build:Meiz Cooling Pregnancy Pillow, U Shaped Maternity Body Pillow with Cooling Jersey Cover. Build and materials score of 7/10, overall 7.6/10.
- Feature-rich:Sasttie Pregnancy Pillow, U Shaped Cooling Full Body Pillow with Removable Cover, Light Pink. Features score of 7/10, overall 7.6/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
Momcozy Pregnancy Pillow with Cooling Cover, U-Shaped Full Body Maternity Pillow 57 Inch
Momcozy U-Shaped full body maternity pillow, 57 Inch, with a cooling cover for pregnant hot sleepers.
Pharmedoc Pregnancy Pillow, U-Shape Full Body Pillow with Cooling Cover, Dark Grey
Pharmedoc U-Shape full body pregnancy pillow with a cooling cover in dark grey.
#1Momcozy U-Shaped full body maternity pillow, 57 Inch, with a cooling cover for pregnant hot sleepers.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + U-Shaped design supports back, belly and knees at once
- + 57 Inch length covers most body heights
- + Cooling cover helps with pregnancy heat
- - Large U shape takes up much of a queen bed
- - Heavy pillow is awkward to move and wash
#2Pharmedoc U-Shape full body pregnancy pillow with a cooling cover in dark grey.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Pharmedoc is a well-known maternity pillow brand
- + U-Shape supports both sides without repositioning
- + Dark grey cover hides everyday stains
- - Full U shape can crowd a partner
- - Check the total length before buying, since U-shape pillows vary in size
#3Meiz U shaped cooling pregnancy pillow with a cooling jersey cover for full body maternity support.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Cooling jersey cover feels soft and stretchy
- + U shape supports belly, back and legs
- + Good value alternative to premium maternity pillows
- - Jersey cooling is milder than ice silk or gel
- - Check the total length before buying since U-shape pillows vary in size
#4Sasttie U Shaped cooling full body pregnancy pillow with a removable cover in light pink.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Removable cover makes washing much easier
- + U Shaped support covers both sides of the body
- + Light pink color suits softer nursery-style decor
- - Light pink shows stains more easily
- - Large size can overwhelm smaller beds
#557 inch U-shaped full body maternity pillow with polyester fill and a removable cover that the listing labels as a cooling cover. A lower-priced pick for side sleepers who want support on both sides.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + U shape supports head, back, belly, hips and knees at once, replacing a stack of separate bed pillows
- + The cover is removable and is labeled a cooling cover in the listing title
- + Flexible enough to reposition for reading, nursing or watching TV, not only for sleeping
- - The listing names a cooling cover but gives no fabric composition or cooling detail for it
- - A 57 inch U-shaped pillow takes up a large share of the bed, which matters when sharing a queen
Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged
No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.
- Large U shape takes up much of a queen bed (Momcozy Pregnancy Pillow with Cooling Cover,...)
- Full U shape can crowd a partner (Pharmedoc Pregnancy Pillow, U-Shape Full Body...)
- Jersey cooling is milder than ice silk or gel (Meiz Cooling Pregnancy Pillow, U Shaped...)
- Light pink shows stains more easily (Sasttie Pregnancy Pillow, U Shaped Cooling...)
- The listing names a cooling cover but gives no fabric composition or cooling detail for it (MOON PARK Pregnancy Pillows for Sleeping - U...)
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among cooling pregnancy pillows?
Momcozy Pregnancy Pillow with Cooling Cover, U-Shaped Full Body Maternity Pillow 57 Inch is our top overall pick. Momcozy U-Shaped full body maternity pillow, 57 Inch, with a cooling cover for pregnant hot sleepers. It earns our score of 8.4/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
›What is a good budget option?
Pharmedoc Pregnancy Pillow, U-Shape Full Body Pillow with Cooling Cover, Dark Grey is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. Pharmedoc U-Shape full body pregnancy pillow with a cooling cover in dark grey.
›How much should I expect to spend?
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›How were these products chosen?
We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.
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