https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 29 May 2026 23:00:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2115049 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 19:12:26 +0000 singingbee 2115049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a hoppy one that looked like a giant comma. It was good, but I started using two king size pillows in addition to that one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2114999 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:35:38 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 2114999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had good luck with the snoogle so I dont have any recommendations for what to get but I will say to NOT get this one..</p> <p><a href="http://www.target.com/p/boppy-3pc-custom-fit-total-body-pregnancy-pillow-with-back-belly-and-leg-support/-/A-14386023#prodSlot=medium_1_1&#038;term=pregnancy+pillow" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/boppy-3pc-custom-fit-total-body-pregnancy-pillow-with-back-belly-and-leg-support/-/A-14386023#prodSlot=medium_1_1&#038;term=pregnancy+pillow</a></p> <p>That was the first one I bought and it was awful. The velcro always broke apart and I always ended up on my back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112850 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 11:14:13 +0000 birdofafeather 2112850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH got me the boppy one and i hated it. i used several different pillows because i tossed and turned, so then i would have to flip the whole pillow around. with the separate pillows, it was easy to move around and i could adjust as needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112757 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:50:24 +0000 macintosh 2112757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm having so much trouble sleeping right now as well. I have a 3 pillow system going on, which is annoying because I toss and turn and get up to pee a lot, so I'm constantly readjusting.</p> <p>That said, I think the seperate pillows are best for my different issues. For my head I use a memory foam contoured pillow, because I was getting neck pain. Between my knees I use this to help support my back: <a href="https://m.bedbathandbeyond.com/m/product/contour-living-reg-memory-foam-leg-pillow/1014643982" rel="nofollow">https://m.bedbathandbeyond.com/m/product/contour-living-reg-memory-foam-leg-pillow/1014643982</a></p> <p>For the bump I'm using this Boppy wedge: <a href="http://www.boppy.com/shop/boppy-pregnancy-wedge/" rel="nofollow">http://www.boppy.com/shop/boppy-pregnancy-wedge/</a></p> <p>I need good support under my bump or I get horrible RLP. The wedge is pretty firm and dr times the baby kicks at it, but it's thin enough along the edge to be comfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112694 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:21:55 +0000 snowjewelz 2112694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend lent me her snoogle and I did not like it! I already had a regular huge body pillow from Target. I ended up using this little pregnancy wedge along w/ my body pillow and that was the best configuration I can live with! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112683 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:17:29 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2112683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried the Leachco pillow after I had the Bumpnest and didn't find it to be supportive enough. This one is huge but gives you total support all the way around so I loved it! I got mine on Amazon...http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?desktopSiteActive=true&amp;productId=2267436 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112669 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:04:27 +0000 cascademom 2112669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a body pillow too. My parents had one, so I'm borrowing theirs with a comfy gray cover from Target. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112655 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 08:55:33 +0000 prettylizy 2112655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a love/hate relationship with my snoogle. I really wanted to love it but it just didn't do it for me.<br /> Honestly by the end the only thing that made me comfortable was sleeping semi-reclined in our recliner chair downstairs. I spend the last month or so of my pregnancy (as well as a good portion of my labour!) in that chair. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112625 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 08:29:05 +0000 MenagerieMama 2112625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used just a regular $10 body pillow from Target. Not perfect but I could mush it how I wanted to and it's more useful afterwards! We also had a full bed for 2/3 of my pregnancy so that was all we had room for! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112604 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 08:17:28 +0000 fuzzypeaches 2112604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't like the snoogle for the same reasons. My absolute saviour was the jolly jumper nursing pillow (the boomerang nursing pillow). Not only has it saved my poor back, but I also used it for nursing and as a baby propper-upper. I actually received it during my first preg as a hand me down (that I gave back after she got pregnant again!) and my first second preg purchase was the same pillow! </p> <p>I buy it for all my preggo friends too :) favourite baby shower gift! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112558 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 07:42:33 +0000 Anya 2112558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the preggle. I never used a snoogle so I can't compare but I like the shape and softness. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112540 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 07:30:36 +0000 Mamaof2 2112540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: I hated sleeping on my side - what I did was put a large king pillow behind my back and then laid on it - so I wasn't totally on my side but my back wasn't flat - I also used a standard pillow to support my bump </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112493 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 06:37:12 +0000 MrsBucky 2112493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just use a king size pillow and that works really well for me- they come in a variety of densities and are easier to find in stores to try out, too, which is a plus. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112481 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 06:15:55 +0000 blackbird 2112481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just use a big fat body pillow. Not fancy or special and it's super thick so it's perfect! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112477 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 06:00:54 +0000 Hoots 2112477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: I got my friend a bump nest! She swore by it. She had a Snoogle too and said it sucked. </p> <p><a href="http://www.bumpnest.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bumpnest.com/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112460 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 04:56:16 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 2112460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: lol, I know! But we have a queen size bed, and DH still has room so...! lol It's definitely nicer when he gets out of bed earlier than me, and then I can spread out and really get comfortable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112459 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 04:55:05 +0000 PrincessBaby 2112459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: Thank you! I had to laugh when I opened the link:) I can picture my husband's face when I go dragging that into the bed, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112456 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 04:51:27 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 2112456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi, I have this one, and I like it! It's super soft, but it doesn't get mushy and lose shape. </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Oversized-Pregnancy-Pillow--Zippered-Exclusively/dp/B00FFACNGE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1426672241&#038;sr=8-5&#038;keywords=pregnancy+pillow" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Oversized-Pregnancy-Pillow--Zippered-Exclusively/dp/B00FFACNGE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1426672241&#038;sr=8-5&#038;keywords=pregnancy+pillow</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-the-snoogle-pillow#post-2112455 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 04:16:51 +0000 PrincessBaby 2112455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There should be a category under "Pregnancy" called "misery." Ha:)</p> <p>Can anyone recommend a pregnancy pillow or body pillow that is not the Snoogle? I am having so much back pain from sleeping on my sides, I toss and turn all night. I tried to put a flatter pillow under my belly to support it, but the baby doesn't like it, I guess it's too much pressing on her and she starts going wild, and between back pain, a wild baby, and severe pregnancy rhinitis - I give up and just get out of the bed.</p> <p>I got the snoogle my last pregnancy and even if the design of it may work, the pillow itself I found uncomfortable. It was not a soft, nice pillow. It was hard, which wasn't helpful.</p> <p>I saw that Boppy makes one, I'm wondering if theirs is any better....</p> <p>Any suggestions appreciated! </p>