When I was pregnant with Darah, I tried a few different things to stay comfortable at night with my growing belly. First, my mother-in-law sent me a Boppy Wedge, which is a really fabulous and quite compact pillow that you place under your belly while sleeping on your side (starting around 20 weeks, you really have to start sleeping that way for the safety of the baby). It worked great for most of the pregnancy, although toward the end I found that I really needed something to wrap my legs around, as well. We purchased the cheapest body pillow we could find, and it worked ok. Tim definitely felt the loss of the space, though, as that thing took up, well, about as much space as another body!
Recently, I started to feel the need for extra tummy AND leg support again. Both of us groaned at the thought of using the body pillow for this long (22 more weeks!). Fortunately, the same company that makes the wedge I enjoyed using has a mid-size pillow option, as well. It’s called the Boppy Cuddle Pillow, and it is helping me quickly escape to dream land each and every night!
The Boppy Cuddle Pillow is a terrific option for any expecting lady who is having some trouble sleeping (I have yet to meet one who never has sleep problems!). But it also doesn’t take up the whole bed, which is nice for your partner. We have a queen size bed and want to keep it that way!
When I first took the pillow out of its packaging, I laid down on the bed just to try it out. I really and truly almost fell asleep while I was giving it a test! I intended to initially lay down with it for 2 minutes, and it turned into 20. My tummy felt supported, and so did my legs, which helps the pain in the sciatic nerve that I have been getting. I love that the pillow really hugs your body, and in all the right places. This is a big contrast to a standard body pillow which just lays flat and you have to contort in order to make it helpful. And of course, once you move, it messes up and you have to do it all over again. With the Boppy Cuddle, I haven’t had to wake up and readjust the positioning of the pillow once!
Buy it!: The Boppy Cuddle Pillow gets high praise from this pregnant lady. It can be purchased online for $42.99.
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Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
A pillow between my knees..
My tip is to keep the lights off and noises to a minimum.
My best advice is a ton of pillows and a nice relaxing music tape.
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I actually use a pillow between my legs, make sure it is dark, cool and quiet.
Thanks for the chance to win! Earplugs always work for me
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After 4 back surgeries I have tried almost everything to get a good night’s sleep. I usually do not sleep more then 2 hours and then wake up in pain. I think something like this would help take the pressure off my poor old back!
taking the television out of the room and relaxing in silence prior to sleep
Peppermint tea!
sleep with no lights at all and comfortable pillows
My great night’s sleep tip is to go to bed the second I feel tired because if I don’t I have the tendency to stay up super late, we’re talking 4 am lol. I get all carried away with laundry and cleaning. A little warm sleepytime tea always helps.
Chamomile tea.
Lots of pillows, blankets and some Melatonin 🙂
great pillows and a nice warm bath
A comfy mattress and a great pillow!
warm milk helps me sleep 🙂
lots of sleeping pills
I have to have the room cool and very little blankets. I get so warm while sleeping. reejen at comcast dot net
A good mattress?
Pillows surrounding my body!
Put lots of feather-filled pillows all around your body!!
This maybe silly but hey I am prego so what do you expect! Water by my bed, lots of pillow, sleep sound machines, socks and I MUST take my ZANTAC! lol Sad but true. Would love to win this so I could give my hubby his pillow back!lol
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I have to have a fan on in my room or I don”t get any sleep at all.
Take a nice hot bath before and then a nice but not super exciting book
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2 pillows, room just slightly chilled.
I read right before bed.
adjust the room temp before going to bed so you don’t get to hot or cold
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My best tip is to take a long, hot bath just before going to bed.
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pillow between the knees and a supportive husband that allows you more than 1/2 the bed to toss and turn
my tip is using a body pillow
Get tv out of bedroom!
Read a little before going to sleep. It always makes me drift off faster
I always have a fan going to keep the air moving and crickets on my sound machine!
My best tip is to not take a nap during the day.
I relax in bed either reading a book or watching Tv
A memory foam mattress works well for me.
best advice that has helped ME anyways, would be 1. Don’t eat too soon before bed. and 2. read before bed. (or do what I do and do crosswords/puzzle books)
We use a sound machine and sleep to white noise!
I find taking a bath before bed and drinking some warm milk helps me get a good nights sleep
I find that putting the heating pad on my back and shoulders before bed helps me to relax so I can sleep better.
I usually sleep during th day (work 3rd shift) and I have fans blowing, ear plugs (sometimes) and a pillow over my head.
I have my hubby give me a back massage! Thanks for the great giveaway!
If there is activity in the house, using a white noise gadget, even radio music turned low will lull you into sleep and mask the odd noises that could bother you.
I have to have back ground noise, like a running fan, or I will wake up at the slightest sound. I used to wake up when I heard the bells on my cats’ collars jingle–they would be outside in the driveway and I would be in my bed, on the second floor with the window closed! True story, just ask my husband!
A good pillow and mattress are most important for me!
dont go to bed on an empty stomach
a cup of decaf tea or hot milk with a good book (emscout9)
Eat nothing after 7 pm. Elevate those knees.
What I have learned is… do not drink tea or take nap in the afternoon!
sticking to a good routine and keeping the tv out of the bedroom
make your hubby sleep on the couch, and take up the whole bed lol 🙂
I sleep with a really expensive pillow that I won…Yeah, it makes me sleep A LOT better. Weird, huh?
drinking a warm cup of herbal tea, turning the fan on facing me and snuggling under the blanket with my puppy =]
I take Passionflower or Valerian Root supplements to get a good night’s sleep.
definitely taking a nice warm bath beforehand!
don’t drink any caffeine
body pillows for sipport
The Hum of our fan puts me right out!
Listen to guided meditation in bed! After a few days I found myself able to relax & fall asleep, even if I’ve got aches/pains/heartburn.
A nice cool, dark room. Then climb under the covers and curl up with a pillow between my legs and I gave to have a huggy pillow also.
good night sleep = make hubby sleep in babies room lol
Pillows between your knees and something warm to cuddle. For me it’s my husband or my cat when he is absent 🙂
lots of pillows and socks to keep from getting cold feet
I take a warm bath right before bed and use the baby nighttime lavender lotion 😉
My tip is to make sure your mattress is firm and supportive and use pillows for extra support.
I use a huge body pillow as well for right now.. also keeping the room not too warm.
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we run a small humidifier and a small fan to create some white noise and keep the air moist, then we dont wake up with dry throats!
Don’t drink too much water, tea, etc. before you go to sleep!
Having the room a good temperature and having plenty of room to move around.
I try to read a little of a book to relax the mind before bed
A full body massage, at least 30 mins worth before bed a few days a week. My husband was wonderful about it, especially foot/leg and thigh massages.
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Put earplugs in.
Thanks for the chance.
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relaxing music
My tip for getting a great night’s sleep is to turn the TV off at least 30 minutes before bed and read, preferably with a nice cup of mint tea.
sleep next to loved one
Having my little one beside me!
I recommend spending at least a half hour prior to going to sleep to relax and read a good book!
My special blanket….the room almost dark and my pets beside me…
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thanks
I like it nice and dark
love my memory foam mattress.
we got a tempur pedic… its amazing for my back
My best tip- is to go to sleep and wake at the same time everyday (or as close as possible).
Sleep with my husband.
we have forced hot air heat and I am very allergic to dust… so I keep my air purifier on especially in the evenings when it is colder to keep the dust from circulating all over my room.
Fresh air and a good book!
Lots of pillows.