Cuddle Pillow / Body Pillow (20 x 54 inches)

Many people sleep better when they have something to hold. A hugging pillow fills that space: it keeps your top arm and knee from dropping forward when you sleep on your side, gives you something soft to wrap around, and doubles as a backrest when you sit up to read or watch TV in bed.

• A more comfortable side-sleeping position: with the pillow between your knees and under your top arm, your hips and shoulders stay more evenly lined up and you are less likely to roll onto your front.
• Something to hold: many people simply feel calmer and settle down faster when they are hugging something soft.
• A backrest for sitting up: prop it behind you against the headboard for reading, working on a laptop or watching TV.
• A gentle divider: some couples place it down the middle of the bed for a little extra personal space.

Read more in our guide to cuddle pillow benefits.

They are all the same thing: a long pillow, roughly as tall as your torso and legs, that you hug or rest against. People also call it a hug pillow, long pillow, side pillow or snuggle pillow. Ours is called a cuddle pillow because that is how most people use it, wrapped in their arms with a knee over it.

A regular bed pillow (like our hug pillow) is bed-pillow sized and supports only your head or arms. A cuddle pillow at 54 inches / 137 cm long supports you from shoulder to knee. Compare them in hug pillow vs cuddle pillow vs body pillow.

• Side sleeping: lie on your side, hug the top of the pillow with your arms and bring your top knee over the lower half.
• Back sleeping: lay it lengthways beside you and rest an arm and leg on it, or tuck the lower end under your knees.
• Sitting up in bed: fold or stand it behind your back against the headboard.
• On the sofa: use it as a long bolster to lean on while you relax.

• Side sleepers who like something between the knees and to hold on to.
• Men and women who sleep better hugging something; the full adult length suits taller sleepers too.
• Mums-to-be looking for extra, full-length support to get comfortable at night. See our cuddle pillow vs pregnancy pillow guide.
• Anyone who reads or watches TV in bed and wants a soft backrest.

A removable cover keeps your cuddle pillow fresh, because washing a cover is much easier than washing the whole pillow. Choose a satin cuddle pillow cover for a smooth, glossy feel that is gentle on hair and skin, or a breathable cotton cuddle pillow cover if you sleep warm. Both fit 20 x 54 inch / 50 x 137 cm body pillows.

• Length: for adults, look for a pillow long enough to reach from your shoulder to below your knee. At 54 inches / 137 cm, ours does that for most grown-ups. Short "hug pillows" only support your arms.
• Filling: microfiber is soft, light and huggable and bends around you. Firm foam body pillows hold a fixed shape but are harder to hug.
• Softness: you want it soft enough to wrap your arms around, but full enough that it does not flatten under your knee.
• A removable cover: a pillow this size is hard to wash, so choose one you can dress in a washable cover.

A 20 inch / 50 cm wide body pillow fits comfortably on a single, double, queen or king bed. On a single bed, lay it along the wall side. Couples often keep it on one side for the partner who likes to hug, or place it down the middle for a little extra space on warm nights. In the day it doubles as a long backrest or sofa bolster.

A straight body pillow is the most flexible of the three: it takes up little room and you can use it in many ways.

What is a cuddle pillow?
A long body pillow you hug while you sleep or lean against when you sit up. Ours is 20 x 54 inches / 50 x 137 cm, about 4.5 feet long.

Is a cuddle pillow good for adults?
Yes. Ours is made in a full adult length, so grown-ups can hold it with their arms and rest a knee over it at the same time.

Is it good for side sleepers?
Yes. Side sleepers get the most out of a cuddle pillow, because it gives the top arm and knee something to rest on instead of dropping forward.

Is it normal to sleep hugging a pillow?
Very. Lots of adults sleep better holding something soft, which is exactly why cuddle pillows exist.

How long is the cuddle pillow?
It is 54 inches / 137 cm long (about 4.5 feet) and 20 inches / 50 cm wide.

Does it come with a cover?
No, the cover is sold separately. Choose a smooth satin cover or a breathable cotton cover.

Can I use it during pregnancy?
Many mums-to-be use our cuddle pillow for extra support when sleeping on their side. If you have specific medical advice about sleeping positions, follow your doctor's guidance.

Can couples use it?
Yes. Some couples share it as a backrest or place it down the middle of the bed for a little extra space.

Will it go flat?
The 100% microfiber filling is made to stay soft yet hold its shape. Fluff it now and then to keep it evenly filled.

How do I keep it clean?
Use a removable cover and wash that regularly. For the pillow itself, follow the instructions in the Washcare tab.

What size is a body pillow?
Body pillows are usually around 20 x 54 inches / 50 x 137 cm, which is the size of ours. That is long enough to hug with your arms and knees together.

Can kids use a cuddle pillow?
Older children often love hugging one. It is not meant for babies or toddlers, who should sleep without loose pillows.