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Ergonomic breastfeeding and bottle feeding anywhere you go! The Boppy Anywhere Support Nursing Pillow provides spot-on feeding support anywhere you need it. Great for small living spaces, parents on the go, and breastfeeding moms recovering from a caesarean delivery. Use it at home and bring it with you on outings or leave one in your car so you are always traveling with the nursing support you and baby need! The yoga-inspired, hardware-free fabric belt holds the support in place. The open design is great for women plus sized to petite and women recovering from c-sections. The thoughtfully contoured shape allows for multiple feeding positions in a compact size. The angled feeding design and arm-wrap position option is also great for paced bottle feeding and makes angled feedings comfortable and intuitive for parent and baby. This breastfeeding pillow packs up small in an easy-to-carry shape for uncompromising ergonomic support while nursing wherever you are. Storage is a breeze. Hang it, wrap it, or toss it in a tote. Upholstered in a soft, machine washable fabric for easy care. This product is for feeding support only. Never let a baby sleep on a pillow.

Front load washing machine is recommended. Machine wash using mild liquid detergent, delicate cycle, 30°C (65°F - 85°F). Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry low on delicate cycle. While drying product, throw a sneaker or tennis ball (wrapped in a pillowcase) in the dryer to help the product keep its shape. Do not Iron. Do not dry clean.

"When speaking with moms during development for the Boppy Anywhere Nursing Pillow, we knew it needed to be compact, modern looking, easy to bring, supportive in any nursing position and for any mom. I believe we did that." Julia, Product Development at Boppy

Knit: 71% Polyester, 29% Rayon Mesh: 100% Polyester Filling: 100% Polyester

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Best nursing pillows

• Best nursing pillow overall : Boppy Original Nursing Pillow
• Best twin nursing pillow : Twin Z Pillow
• Best adjustable nursing pillow : My Brest Friend Deluxe Nursing Pillow
• Best supportive nursing pillow : My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow
• Best nursing pillow cover : Brolex Stretchy Nursing Pillow Covers
• Most innovative nursing pillow : Infantino Elevate Adjustable Nursing Pillow
• Best organic nursing pillow : The Nesting Pillow
• Best travel nursing pillow : Lansinoh Nursie Nursing Pillow

What is a nursing pillow?

Breastfeeding or nursing pillows can make life easier and more comfortable for both parents and babies, whether you’re just learning how to breastfeed or are already an expert. They're not just for breastfeeding, either: these pillows are helpful for bottle feeding, and some double as baby loungers. We analyzed reviews in the BabyCenter Community, plus used our editors’ research and experience, to find the best nursing pillows.. Read on for the best portable nursing pillow, the most supportive nursing pillow, and more.

Why trust us?

Best nursing pillow overall, boppy original nursing pillow.

The Boppy is a versatile pillow that will come in handy throughout your baby's first year. It wraps easily around your waist and lifts your baby to a more comfortable position while you're breastfeeding or bottle feeding. You can also use it on the floor to prop up your baby, to support your baby during tummy time, and later to cushion your baby as she gets the hang of sitting up.

The Boppy doesn't have a latch to secure it in place, and some moms say it doesn't hold babies firmly enough for comfortable breastfeeding. Also, don't leave your baby unsupervised on a Boppy or let your baby sleep on it.

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"The Boppy is amazing. It works for all different breastfeeding positions: football hold, cradle hold, and more. You don't have to continuously fluff it up; it has plenty of stuffing to not go flat. It keeps your arms from getting tired and sore. I started using it in the hospital and loved it from the get-go."

"Boppy all the way. A regular pillow just isn't firm enough, and they're awkward since they don't wrap around your body like a Boppy does. This is my third baby and I have two Boppys, one to keep in my room and another for the living room."

"Family members use it to bottle-feed our son and also love it. We use it to prop our baby up for tummy time, too."

• Versatile pillow for breastfeeding, bottle feeding, tummy time, and sitting
• Stretch panel designed to fit most waists
• Removable cotton slipcover
• Pillow and cover are machine washable
• Additional covers sold separately

Best twin nursing pillow

Twin z pillow.

Twin moms agree: When twins are in the picture, the Twin Z Pillow should be too. Whether you are breastfeeding, bottle-feeding or combo feeding, the pillow wraps around your waist, clips in front, and then the pillow's center tab becomes back support while both of your babies are propped at the right height. It makes a handy lounge for newborns too. 

At 38 inches long, the Twin Z is big, and you may not be able to fit in a regular armchair while wearing it (though an oversized chair or couch would work). 

"I still use mine for snuggling when we are away from home, like it’s their safe little snuggle/sometimes nap place. They’re 15 months old and love to lounge while drinking their bottles, they also love to lounge during TV time at Grandma's."

"We used the Twin Z a ton for bottle-feeding pumped milk and just hanging out. If I had to get only one, it would be that one."

"I have the Twin Z pillow and love it. The back support is awesome. I use it to tandem feed and my husband uses it to bottle-feed! You can't beat that."

• Removable machine washable cover
• Pillow latches in front
• Built-in back pillow

Best adjustable nursing pillow

My brest friend deluxe nursing pillow.

The My Brest Friend Deluxe has all the same, supportive features as the brand's original version, plus some additional benefits. The cover is made of extra-plush fabric and the pillow has a strap that combines Velcro and a silent-release buckle for easy on and offs that won't wake a sleeping baby. The pillow is adjustable and supports babies up to 20 pounds.

Some moms say that things get stuck to the Velcro and they prefer the original Brest Friend, which doesn't have it.

"The My Brest Friend Deluxe helped me hold the baby more easily in a comfortable position, and it's really plush and soft."

"I have the Deluxe. You can use the Velcro to make it the correct size for you. I needed it bigger right after I had my baby, and now I need it smaller, so I adjusted the Velcro. Simple."

"I'm plus-size, and it worked great for me. I literally used it every day, even until my baby was past 6 months old. The Deluxe is really plush and soft."

• Strap has Velcro and a silent-release buckle
• 100 percent polyester cover is removable and machine-washable

Best supportive nursing pillow

My brest friend original nursing pillow.

If the Boppy is a nursing pillow that does it all, the My Brest Friend is a nursing pillow that does one thing very well. It's very supportive for breastfeeding moms, with a unique design that wraps entirely around the waist and securely latches in place. The backrest helps to promote good posture while nursing, preventing neck and shoulder strain. The pillow is essentially a firm, flat shelf that keeps your baby in place, and it has a handy side pocket for storage.

The cover is a snug fit to begin with, so be sure to let it air dry after washings to prevent shrinkage.

"When it comes to nursing, I prefer My Brest Friend, hands down! Other pillows never fit quite right around me, especially in the early days with a large postpartum belly ."

"The My Brest Friend pillow is like a soft shelf. You can have it strapped to you and walk around to grab something without having to readjust, which I find especially helpful."

"I like that it's so much firmer and sturdier, plus it straps right onto your waist. The strap gave me confidence that my baby was safe while I was nursing."

• Wraparound design adjusts to fit most people and can latch in the back
• Specialized back support to encourage good posture
• 100 percent cotton with a washable cover
• Side pocket to store mom and baby items

Best nursing pillow cover

Brolex stretchy nursing pillow covers.

These covers will transform your nursing pillow into a soft haven for your baby. The soft, stretchy fabric is a perfect fit for most conventional nursing pillows, and the vibrant colors and designs are an added perk. These covers come in a two-pack and are machine washable to withstand any mess.

These covers don't come with the pillow insert. Confirm that these will fit your pillow before ordering.

"I bought a set of these covers for my nursing pillow. They make cleanups so easy, and they're thick enough that when my son had a blowout while nursing the contents didn't leak through to the actual pillow insert itself. Also, the material is so soft and comfy, I absolutely love it."

"These were some of the most affordable covers I could find, and I love their texture. My baby spits up often, and they're easy to clean. This is well worth the money. Plus, there's two in the pack!"

• Two-pack nursing pillow covers
• Ultra-soft jersey knit
• Machine washable
• Multiple designs to choose from

Most innovative nursing pillow

Infantino elevate adjustable nursing pillow.

As you can see, this is not the typical nursing pillow. The Infantino Elevate is a layered pillow that raises your baby with three elevation levels, making it easier to try different breastfeeding positions. The pillow can be folded up for storage or travel, and it's machine washable.

Some moms say the fabric isn't soft enough and irritated their baby's skin (or theirs).

"Finally someone came up with a functional breastfeeding pillow! I love that it has many levels depending on how I'm sitting or lying. A newborn body fits perfectly across the pillow. It's easy for me to do work while I'm feeding my baby because there's a small barrier that prevents her from slipping off. I also love that it folds up and ties. I definitely recommend it!"

"This pillow is absolutely perfect for me. I'm 6 foot 2 and I don't have a big chest. I needed something that would help raise my little one high enough so that I wasn't slumping over to nurse. Regular nursing pillows just aren't thick enough for my body type."

"I have a preemie and this has been a lifesaver. I almost gave up breastfeeding, but now, because she's comfortable – and so am I – she's nursing like a champ and taking bottles comfortably. She's gaining weight! Yay to this pillow!"

• Three elevation levels to complement a variety of holds
• Folds for storage and travel

Best organic nursing pillow

The nesting pillow.

What makes the Nesting Pillow unique is that it's not filled with the usual pillow insert but with organic buckwheat hulls that conform to your baby's body. This makes it stable and flexible. You can use the Nesting Pillow for nursing or tummy time. The organic covers have simple, beautiful designs and are machine washable.

This pillow is relatively heavy (6 pounds), and is the most expensive one on our list.

"It's like having multiple pillows in one because you can shape and mold it to your needs. It's organic, nonallergenic, handmade in the USA, and even ships in recycled packaging."

• Filled with organic buckwheat hulls
• 100 percent organic and nonallergenic
• Cover is machine washable, inside pillow can be spot-cleaned and sanitized in a dryer

Best travel nursing pillow

Lansinoh nursie nursing pillow.

A unique design, the Lansinoh Nursie slides around your arm rather than your waist. It fits everyone, and because it doesn't go near your middle, it may be especially helpful if you're recovering from a c-section. The exterior is made of cotton, and the inside liner is silky soft. The pillow is strong enough to cushion your baby's head and relieve pressure on your arms. It's also lightweight and portable.

This pillow is machine washable. However, you have to wait until it's dry before you can use it again, and it can only be air dried. So you may be waiting a while for it!

"This pillow design is completely different from traditional nursing pillows, and that's what makes it great. It's lightweight and portable, perfect for travel, and tends to work even better the bigger your baby gets. Some babies quickly outgrow nursing pillows, but because this is intended for the head and not the entire body, you can use it longer."

• Compact and portable
• Cotton cover, soft inside liner

A nursing pillow can be an essential tool for your breastfeeding journey. It can be a challenge to help your baby latch on and to find the best position for breastfeeding, especially in the beginning. Pillows can help by positioning your baby higher and closer to your breasts. When neither of you are struggling to get into place, it becomes much easier to focus on the task at hand: feeding and bonding.

A nursing pillow can help you avoid straining your arms, back, and neck when breastfeeding, especially during those extra-long nursing sessions or the repetitive cycle of cluster feedings. And, once your baby is comfortable and securely situated, he may latch more easily and eat longer. A pillow can also lessen your baby's reflux or GERD by elevating her during feedings.

How to use a nursing pillow

While nursing pillows may seem similar at first glance, there are distinct differences among various brands. Weight, size, firmness, and portability are all factors to consider when choosing the right pillow for you.

As far as shape, some pillows will encircle your waist entirely, U-shaped pillows will hug the front of your body, and arm pillows wrap around your arm. Some pillows are easier to tote around than others. Size and weight vary, so if you plan to travel with your nursing pillow take that into consideration.

Some pillows are washable or have washable covers. And some have extra features like storage pockets and latches.

Some nursing pillows work equally well for bottle feeding. And some nursing pillows are multipurpose: They can be used just as easily for propping babies up on the floor, supporting babies during tummy time, and helping babies to balance while sitting up.

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If you’re getting ready to take flight or hit the road with a baby in tow, your travel checklist just got a little bit bigger. And having a nursing pillow for travel is one of the items you won’t want to skip out on packing. If you’re already thinking, “how will I pack a nursing pillow?” that just confirms you’re a seasoned mom—always thinking ahead. Believe us when we say that the best nursing pillow for travel is, first and foremost, a baby carrier. And yes, that’s exactly how you will pack it to go: wear it or fold it up right into your carry-on or suitcase. 

We know it sounds too good to be true, but it’s legit: the Tushbaby is a hip seat carrier and breastfeeding pillow, with five roomy storage pockets and a versatile design. And better still, it’s TSA-friendly. No wonder Tushbaby is the best baby carrier for travel. Buckle up mom, it’s time for vacation. 

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The ability to bring your nursing pillow on your trip will depend on how you’ll be traveling and the size of your nursing pillow. If you’re traveling by car, you may have a bit more storage flexibility. If traveling by plane, it’s very possible you’ll be working with some tight quarters. This means you’ll need to be sure your nursing pillow isn’t hanging over your seat into your neighbor’s. Of course, it’s never a bad idea to check the airline policy before bringing along a larger pillow. With Tushbaby, you can travel with a nursing pillow that works as a baby carrier too! Simply strap it on and use it to wear your baby facing in or out, and when it's time to feed, you can seamlessly change positions. Plus, its open design makes getting your little one up and down easy—yet another reason it’s ideal for travel. 

Pillows generally aren’t counted as one of your carry-on items when traveling by plane, but check your airline’s allowances ahead of time. And if you’re considering bringing your nursing pillow on board, be sure that it’s TSA-approved. The Tushbaby carrier is TSA-approved and perfect for traveling with a baby. The five functional storage pockets will allow you to keep all your baby and travel necessities close, providing welcomed peace of mind as you navigate a busy new place with a baby. Since the Tushbaby carrier functions as your nursing pillow and your baby carrier, you’ll have one less thing to pack—you’re welcome.

Bringing a nursing pillow on an airplane is definitely recommended, as nursing in public can be challenging enough without added support. Having your nursing pillow can help keep your arms, neck, and back supported for feeds during flight, which can also help ease the discomfort of your baby’s ears on plane s.

While bringing a nursing pillow along on your next trip is a good idea, not all nursing pillows are ideal to travel with. Keep reading as we give you some tips for what to look for in your nursing pillow for travel. 

• Comfort: If your nursing pillow isn’t comfortable, it’s time to find a new nursing pillow—especially if you’re getting ready to travel. With a long day of travel to new places around new people, comfort is non-negotiable for the nursing pillow you pack. With the Tushbaby carrier, both mom and baby can find comfort: with a memory foam-lined seat for baby and built-in lumbar support for mom, it’s a baby travel win.
• Portability:  The nursing pillow you choose to travel with will ideally be small, light, and easy to store when not in use. Most nursing pillows can be challenging to fit into a standard-size bag, but unlike other nursing pillows, the Tushbaby can easily be folded and tucked away in your carry-on bag, suitcase, or chic Totebaby diaper tote.
• Safety: As with any product for your baby, safety is a top priority. With all the commotion of traveling, having a secure place for your baby to lie while nursing is a must. Tushbaby’s secure shelf-like seat with its anti-slip fabric patch helps ensure you’ve got all the support you need to keep your baby safe and comfortable while nursing.
• Lightweight: You’ll have enough to carry when traveling with a baby. Having a lightweight nursing pillow will ensure you don’t feel bogged down by the thing that’s supposed to be helping you!
• Multi-functional:  Traveling with children can already feel like you’re bringing the whole house with you. Having a nursing pillow that suits various needs can help keep your packing list manageable, and save you from carrying extra baby baggage. The Tushbaby can function as a baby diaper bag, baby carrier, nursing pillow, mommy fanny pack, and more.
• Storage pockets: When you’re traveling, you’ll want to have all your nursing necessities close to avoid digging through your suitcase in the middle of the airport, or worse, mid-flight. With your Tushbaby nursing pillow, you can keep burping rags, nipple pads, nipple cream, or whatever floats your boat in any of the five functional storage pockets. Trust us when we say you won’t want to ask your neighbor to get out of their seat so you can grab your nipple pads from your luggage.
• Back support: Between lugging your luggage and your kid (and their luggage, too), your back will have had enough without some extra support for nursing or carrying. Tushbaby’s comfortable design helps distribute your baby’s weight evenly across your body, protecting your muscles, joints, and bones by supporting your back (and your baby) while nursing. Simply strap your nursing carrier high and tight above your waist for the best low-back support.

Getting ready to pack your bags? Tushbaby is the best on-the-go nursing pillow and baby carrier for travel ! Check out our vegan leather tote bag, the Totebaby, that comes fully stocked with an organizer, super slim fold-up changing pad, removable crossbody strap, and divider pocket—not to mention, it’s perfectly designed to hold your Tushbaby when not in use. With plenty of room to pack the necessities, mama and her new bag of tricks will be ready for take-off. 

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Feeding Friend® is your personal and portable arm support

Its new and improved award-winning design instantly helps to reduce pain in your body while bottle or breast feeding, and supports you by taking the weight of your little one, off your shoulders.

With flexible levels of arm, hand and wrist support, it’s proven to reduce carpal tunnel syndrome and improve your posture while feeding and supporting bub, on-the-go.

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• 2022- Winner of Made for Mums UK Award (voted & tested by parents in the UK)
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Mama, we’re all different .

Different shapes and sizes, with different feeding styles (and locations). We feed our little ones at home, at cafe’s, in parks and at airports. It’s not the 1950’s anymore, lady!

Holding your baby without support for months ( or years ) on end is incredibly painful and can leave you absolutely dreading feeding time.

Feeling pain in your lower back, shoulders and wrists?

Chances are your eyeballs are hanging out because you’re not sleeping well; you’re exhausted and have no desire to hold or bond with your little one. We’ve been there, Mama.

Feeding Friend® is the solution. Unlike other nursing pillows, it’s designed specifically for your comfort.

And it’s not just for mums.

Feeding Friend® is used by dads, grandparents and younger kids every day to provide effortless support for your bub. Plus, it makes for the perfect baby shower or Mother’s Day pressie.

Designed for mums of all shapes and sizes, feeding styles & locations

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Feeding Friend® promotes your self-care by supporting your arm, reducing pain and discomfort throughout your body and keeping your little one comfy, wherever you are.

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Feeding Friend® is the smallest breast feeding/ nursing pillow available. With its own stylish cotton travel bag, it’s the portable and practical solution for modern mums on-the-go. Feeding Friend® easily inflates and deflates in a matter of minutes, wherever you are.

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Feeding Friend® gives you flexible levels of arm and wrist support with its unique wedge design. It grows with your baby and is suitable for newborns to toddlers (up to 30kg). Perfect for breast feeding, bottle feeding, and bonding.

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Feeding Friend® is made from high quality and durable foam and as your biggest supporter, is designed to stand the test of time with your growing family.

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The plush Feeding Friend® cover can easily be removed and thrown in the wash for an (almost) instant refresh, because hey, accidents happen. Spare covers available for purchase.

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The Best Travel Pillow

By Sabrina Imbler

Short of scoring a row of empty seats—dream on!—your best bet for getting at least a little sleep while flying is a travel pillow.

After asking 10 panelists to try on eight travel pillows and after taking four cross-country red-eyes in window, aisle, and middle seats, we think the comfortable and easy-to-pack  Travelrest Nest Ultimate Memory Foam Travel Pillow is the best travel pillow for most people.

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Travelrest Nest Ultimate Memory Foam Travel Pillow

The best travel pillow.

Its tall memory-foam walls let it offer more support than any other pillow we tested. It’s also shaped to sit flush against a headrest, and it compresses to a manageable size.

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Cabeau Evolution Classic Pillow

A travel pillow available at airports.

This memory-foam neck-support pillow is highly adjustable, but without a contoured back, it can’t quite sit flush with the headrest. It’s available at many airport stores, though.

Trtl Pillow

A pillow for one-sided neck support only.

It’s a fleece scarf with a built-in plastic brace—like a one-sided neck brace, but softer and cozier. However, it’s not so great if you tend to shift position while you sleep, and it costs more than the other pillows we recommend.

Bcozzy Pillow

Great with large headphones.

Featuring an adjustable design that accommodates over-the-ear headphones, the Bcozzy is an excellent chin-support pillow for people who nod forward as they sleep.

The uniquely angled back on the Travelrest Ultimate sets it apart from other travel pillows because it can lay flat against the seat back. Most other pillows have a rounded back, which pushes your head away from the headrest. The Travelrest also has rubber grip dots to prevent slipping while sleeping. This pillow’s spongy memory foam cushions the entire circumference of your neck, preventing your head from leaning far in any direction, and its adjustable Velcro strap ensures it can fit most necks. The pillow’s cozy velour exterior is removable and machine-washable. Although it doesn’t pack flat, the Travelrest weighs less than a pound and compresses to a quarter of its size when rolled into its Velcro-strapped carrying case.

Our only complaint is that the Travelrest’s high walls, while supportive, can push over-ear headphones off of the ears of people with shorter necks. While the memory foam feels plush, it’s also quite firm; this offers excellent support, but not much give. It also doesn’t let you adjust the fit, like our two wrappable picks: the Turtl and the BCozzy . If the Travelrest fits your neck, it’s an excellent pillow. If your neck is much longer or shorter than this pillow’s 5-inch wall, though, you might prefer the fit of one of our other pillow picks.

If our top pick sells out, or if you find yourself pillowless past security, the Cabeau Evolution Classic Pillow is almost as good a pillow. It lacks the Travelrest’s angled, lay-flat back, but its U-shape, contoured memory-foam core and machine-washable velour cover still provide comparable levels of comfort. Its adjustable string closure also means that you can fit the pillow much tighter around your neck than you can with the Travelrest, making it a good choice for people with smaller necks or people who prefer a more constricted fit. Additionally, it’s the only one of our picks that we’ve regularly seen in stores located behind the security checkpoint at many airports.

If you typically lean to the same side while sleeping, the Trtl Pillow’s fleece-covered plastic frame provides unshakeable support to one side of your neck while remaining comfortable to wear. It’s basically a one-sided neck brace. The pillow’s cozy wraparound fleece will also keep your neck warm, making it a good choice for anyone who gets cold while flying (and a poor choice for those who sleep hot). But the Trtl’s winning quality is its tiny, packable size. Unlike any of our other picks, the Trtl does not need to be compressed or stuffed into a carrying case. It will always take up about as much space as a PB&J sandwich. (It costs a lot more than one, though.)

The Bcozzy , a variation on the hemi-doughnut theme, is our pick for anyone who wears large over-the-ear headphones on a flight or tends to nod forward while they sleep. The pillow’s overlapping ends form a snug cushion that holds your chin in place far better than do the Trtl’s plastic frame or the Travelrest and Cabeau’s chin-facing gap. While the pillow does not provide great support to either side of your neck, if paired with a large pair of headphones, the Bcozzy holds a head in place perfectly. While not as compressible as our other picks, the pillow has a small loop that can be clipped to the outside of most bags so it doesn’t have to take up space inside your bag.

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I am a frequent flyer who often takes red-eyes from coast to coast—I now live in Brooklyn but fly home to San Francisco to visit my parents. I’m also an insomniac, so falling asleep on planes has never been easy for me. While writing this article, I tested eight travel pillows on two five-hour flights and slept with our four picks on two more cross-country flights. I also spoke with Rebecca Robbins, a postdoctoral fellow at the NYU Center for Healthful Behavior Change at the time of the interview, to see what she looks for in a travel pillow.

In addition, my Wirecutter colleagues as a whole are an exceptionally mobile group. We’ve worked remotely from every continent except Antarctica, so I asked some folks on staff which pillows they like and use regularly. (They’ve also since contributed some additional testing.)

Boarding a red-eye without a travel pillow in your bag is like choosing to sleep on the floor when there’s a perfectly good futon nearby. Sure, it’s no bed, but it’s a hell of a lot better than hardwood. In an interview she did in 2017 with The Atlantic reporter Kelly Conaboy, Dr. Mary O’Connor, then the director of Yale’s Center for Musculoskeletal Care, said that despite a lack of clinical studies that support the efficacy of travel pillows, “Many of us who travel have experienced falling asleep with our neck in a weird position and it bothering us thereafter. So, I think they can be helpful, but that depends on how they’re used and whether they support the neck.” In other words, using a supportive pillow may decrease the chances you wake up with an unwanted crick. It certainly has in our experience.

However, not all travel pillows are the same, and if you also happen to have a zealous hatred of your travel pillow, you probably have a bad one. So even if you have a generic pillow you picked up at some airport a few years ago, consider upgrading to one of our picks. And of course, these pillows work well on buses and trains, too.

So how can you tell if a pillow is likely to actually support your head? Rebecca Robbins, a postdoctoral fellow studying sleep at the time of our interview, says the best travel pillows will keep your head elevated and in alignment with your spine: “Look for something that would really be supportive. My one gripe with most travel pillows is that they’re too soft and not too full—you want something that will be supportive as you try to get comfortable in your limited space.” Robbins also recommends finding a pillow that can keep you cozy but not too hot, as she says it’s easier to sleep with a lower body temperature.

Robbins does her best to avoid one common travel situation. “My number one sleep tip is to not take a red-eye if you can avoid it,” she said. “If the flight is five hours, you’re going to only have three hours of true rest, because all the announcements—‘lower your window,’ ‘raise your window.’ Those can be significant distractions.”

We also looked at existing editorial reviews for guidance. Ethan Green , founder of the sleep resource blog No Sleepless Nights, compiled an extensive comparative review of popular travel pillows that we found helpful when deciding what models to test.

For people who want a travel pillow that will ease some of the discomfort of sleeping upright on a bumpy plane ride, we’ve identified the following key features:

• Comfort and support: The pillow should offer ample support for the weight of your neck and head but not restrict your movements or feel too tight.
• Portable (but not inflatable): You don’t want your travel pillow to take up so much space in your carry-on that you can’t bring other things you need, so it should compress to a smaller size. Barring that, there should at least be a way to clip it to the outside of your bag or luggage. Inflatable pillows are easy to pack but should be avoided. They inevitably spring a leak, often sooner rather than later.
• Soft: The material should feel plush against your skin but not trap so much heat that it’s uncomfortable to wear.
• Universal fit (or as close as possible): The pillow should allow space for people to sleep with a ponytail or accommodate bigger hair, as well as a whole variety of head shapes and sizes and neck lengths.
• Sleeping styles: It should also accommodate people who move their head in any direction while they sleep. It should also work in a window, a middle, or an aisle seat.
• Speed of compression/decompression: In case you need to quickly stow your pillow before exiting the plane, or if you want to catch some shut-eye in a moment’s notice, it shouldn’t take too long to stuff the pillow into its carrying case or unfold it to full size.
• Weight: Ideally, the pillow shouldn’t add undue burden to your carry-on. While inflatable pillows will always be the lightest option, memory-foam pillows don’t weigh much more and can offer significantly more comfort.
• Grip/traction: Your head will likely move around a bit while sleeping on a plane, especially if there’s turbulence. So any kind of grip or traction around the bottom of the pillow will help it stay in place and keep you snoozing.
• Machine washable: As you might expect from a vessel that ferries hundreds of people back and forth across the sky on a daily basis, planes can be filthy. So you’ll want to be able to wash the whole pillow—or at least its cover—before you take it on your next trip.

We researched more than 40 travel pillows—which ranged from variations on a hemi-doughnut to inscrutable crowdfunded designs—and after comparing hundreds of glowing and enraged Amazon reviews, we decided to test eight. We asked a panel of 10 people to try each of the pillows in a chair pushed against the wall of a conference room (the closest we could come to airline conditions in our office) and surveyed them on the fit, comfort, and support of each pillow. The panelists all had a variety of neck lengths and jaw sizes, and one even had a substantial beard. We also ran all of the pillows or their detachable pillowcases through a washing machine as instructed to see how well each stood up to a spin cycle and tumble dry.

And because simulations are rarely enough, I brought eight travel pillows on two cross-country flights to see how the pillows felt in the specific back design of an airplane seat. As I was lucky enough to have unnecessarily kind and understanding neighbors (thank you, Mike and Deborah!), I wore each of these pillows in a window, a middle, and an aisle seat to see if they felt comfortable in each configuration. I also tried on Deborah’s Muji travel pillow (as she offered), but determined it had much less support than our picks. I also carried all of our picks on two more cross-country flights on a different airline to ensure the pillows did just as well in different seat designs.

The Travelrest Ultimate remains our top pick after several years because its plush but firm memory-foam core offers more support to your neck than that of any other pillow. It’s also one of the few pillows we tested that felt specifically designed for an airline seat, with an angled, grippy back that aligns perfectly to both upright and reclined positions and ensures the pillow won’t slide down as you nod off. The velvety-soft pillow supports heads and necks of all sizes and can be fitted with an adjustable cord and clasp. In the tried-but-true shape of a hemi-doughnut—imagine a doughnut with a bite taken out—the Travelrest Ultimate may look like other pillows, but a number of thoughtful details make it a softer, more supportive pillow than all the rest.

The Travelrest offers better all-around support than any other pillow we tested. Its broad, marshmallowy walls hug the whole circumference of your neck. It feels supportive but not stifling. The easy-to-fasten Velcro strap means it can be adjusted to a snug fit for necks of many sizes. There’s even a small crevice for curlier hair or a ponytail.

In addition to fitting your neck, the Travelrest’s back tapers up to a point to fit flat against an airline seat back. Most neck pillows lack this tapering on the back and the excess padding can push your neck away from the headrest, causing your neck to droop forward. Additionally, the Travelrest has grippy dots on the back that prevent it from slipping.

In addition to its excellent support, the Travelrest is very comfortable and cozy to wear. Its memory-foam core is wrapped in velour, which kept my neck warm without overheating it. The Travelrest’s velour also felt softer and smoother against my skin than similar coverings on other pillows, such as the Cabeau Evolution. It’s also easy to clean: The Travelrest’s cover is easily unzipped and machine-washable. The velour retained its softness after going through a wash and dry cycle.

While the Travelrest isn’t inflatable, it packs down to the size of a roll of toilet paper in its carrying case. Once you fold it cinnamon-roll style and it’s small enough to fit inside the bag, a Velcro strap on the pouch helps you compress it even further. If there’s still not enough space for it in your bag, you can always clip its drawstring to any exterior loop.

All of these thoughtful details were not lost on our testing panel. They gave the Travelrest the highest marks of any pillow in comfort and neck support, and two-thirds of our testers picked it as their favorite pillow.

How the Travelrest has held up

After over a year of use, this pillow had lost none of its supportiveness. The memory foam was just as firm and springy as it was when we bought it. Its velcro strap was still easy to secure. If it fits you, this is a pillow that stays secure and comfortable on your neck for the duration of a long flight. However, we’ve also heard from multiple travelers that this pillow doesn’t fit them. The memory foam is quite firm, which offers excellent support, but not much give. If a pillow of up to 5 inches doesn’t fit comfortably on your neck, we think you’ll be happier trying one of our other picks.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The Travelrest Ultimate will never compress to the thin, flat size of a tiny pillow like the Trtl. But its unparalleled, cushiony support can still pack down to a reasonable size, and its 13 ounces won’t make your carry-on noticeably heavier. And if saving space is your highest concern, we think the Trtl provides space-conscious support without the spit-filled fuss of an inflatable pillow.

While the Travelrest’s voluminous plush can support all heads that lean left, back, or right, the pillow may not hold up the chins of people with smaller faces. When my head bobbed forward, my small face sank into the gap between the pillow closure and my neck. You can adjust the Velcro strap for a tighter fit, but the short strap cannot be pulled as tight as the Cabeau’s adjustable strings.

The Travelrest Ultimate’s unbeatable support is in part due to the height of its sides, designed to come up to the jaw of the wearer. This means the pillow may be incompatible with larger over-the-ear headphones for people with shorter necks. For instance, when I tried to wear the Travelrest Ultimate with my noise-cancelling Bose headphones , the pillow pushed the headset uncomfortably far up on my head, taking my earlobes with it. However, my editor, who has a longer neck, didn’t have this problem.

If you want a tighter, more adjustable fit, the Cabeau Evolution Classic  (which used to be called just the Evolution) is the way to go. Its contoured memory-foam design offers almost as much neck support as our main pick does, albeit without some of the Travelrest’s luxurious height. But the Cabeau’s adjustable clasp allows a far greater range of cinching than the Travelrest. In other words, the pillow can fit as tightly as you like.

Like the Travelrest, the Cabeau’s hemi-doughnut shape offers 360 degrees of support for anyone wearing it. It also boasts a cushioned memory-foam core and a contoured top that will keep your neck upright and head in place. But unlike the Travelrest’s gently arched bottom, the Cabeau’s flat bottom won’t sit as securely on your shoulders and may move around during your sleep. The Cabeau also lacks the Travelrest’s smartly tapered, grippy back that helps keep the pillow in place during flight. The Cabeau’s velour cover is also machine-washable, but it feels less soft than the Travelrest’s.

Although the Cabeau’s fit and shape aren’t quite as good as the Travelrest’s, this pillow is more adjustable. It can be tightened or loosened with two adjustable strings that clip together, which results in a far more adjustable range than the Travelrest’s short strip of Velcro. If you have a smaller neck and know you find a tighter grip on your neck comforting, the Cabeau may be the way to go.

Like the Travelrest, the Cabeau also packs down to a quarter of its size, thanks to an adjustable strap bisecting its carrying case. But at 15.2 ounces, it’s a bit heavier than the Travelrest.

Unlike any of our other picks, the Cabeau Evolution is sold in many of those ubiquitous news stores inside airports. So if you find yourself lacing up your shoes after security and wishing you had bought one of our picks before your flight, look for the Cabeau’s contoured shape among the novelty hemi-doughnuts dangling off the travel pillow racks. It’s the best pillow you can buy at an airport. But if you have the chance to order online, the Travelrest offers more support.

There is a newer model of the Evolution Classic, the S3 , which has straps to hook onto a seat’s headrest. We think it’s a good choice if the Classic version is out of stock or otherwise unavailable. It’s still supportive and comfortable, but not as thick or soft as the Classic.

The Trtl Pillow , though odd-looking and unconventional, won a contingent of ardent fans with its firm support and slim, packable size. But it’s not our top pick because it works on only one side, and its warmth-trapping fleece can cause your neck to overheat. It’s also the most expensive of our picks. The Trtl consists of an arched plastic skeleton inside of a soft, fleece scarf that wraps once around your neck and then closes with Velcro to hold the pillow in place. You just lean your head against the convex end of the bendy frame, wrap the pillow around your neck, and your head has a soft but firm pedestal on which to rest while you sleep. It sounds weird, but it’s not that different from a neck brace—only it’s one-sided and softer.

Because the Trtl Pillow is little more than a scarf with a plastic plate in it, it packs down to the size of a sandwich and can lay flat against the back of your bag. This is the smallest travel pillow we tested and also requires none of the squashing or awkward cinching it takes to stuff the Travelrest or Cabeau into their holding bags, which are also easy to lose. Unlike any of the other pillows we’ve seen, the Trtl is small enough to fit inside a briefcase or handbag, making it the best option for people who don’t normally travel with backpacks. And at a featherweight 5 ounces, the Trtl is the lightest pillow we tested.

Though the Trtl can support your head from only one side, the tall, bendy plastic frame inside offered more support on that one side than either the Travelrest or Cabeau. Yet even with its soft, wraparound design, it lacks the all-around support provided by our top and runner-up picks. If you are an asymmetrical sleeper (if you prefer sleeping with your head leaning to one side), the Trtl may be a good choice. However, it’s not a good choice for people who nod forward—the plastic insert is too stiff. If that’s you, we prefer the Bcozzy, which we talk more about below .

Some testers found the Trtl’s quasi-corseted-turtleneck design off-putting. But then again, no one looks cool wearing any travel pillow. And on that note, the Trtl’s cozy fleece will keep your neck toasty. So if you know you run hot, the Trtl may not be the pillow for you.

Wirecutter’s Ganda Suthivarakom swears by the Trtl: “It packs almost flat, weighs next to nothing, and can be helpful for sleeping even when you are stuck in a middle seat. As someone who is always cold on the plane, I don't mind the whole fleece scarf design, either.”

Trtl has a more padded version of the pillow that claims to be more adjustable; one of our longer-necked staffers tried it and reported that it is indeed more comfortable for him than the original Trtl was. However, the same limitations of the original apply to the new version.

The Bcozzy is a snakelike spin on the traditional hemi-doughnut that’s perfect for anyone traveling with large headphones or people who tend to nod forward while sleeping and wake themselves up. It lacks the tall, supportive sides of our other picks, but the overlapping front is the perfect height to keep your chin from nodding forward as you doze off. It’s not as supportive on the sides, but this leaves ample room for big headphones.

The Bcozzy’s best advantage is its overlapping circular design, which allows you to adjust the pillow to degrees of personal preference. You can place the overlapping ends of the pillow around any point of your neck (though it only really makes sense in the front or on the sides), and wear the pillow as loose or as tight as you’d like. We think it’s most comfortable when the ends meet right under your neck—and in that position, it cushions your chin better than any other pillow we tested.

The longer, leaner Bcozzy lacks the plush, ensconcing neck support of the Travelrest Ultimate or Cabeau Evolution. It lays so low on your shoulders that it might not even touch your jaw. But this makes the pillow perfect for anyone who likes to wear over-the-ear headphones along with a travel pillow while they sleep on the flight. I personally like to fall asleep to music and drown out the dull roar of an airplane, so the Bcozzy works perfectly for me.

We still think the Travelrest Ultimate is a superior overall hemi-doughnut pillow, but the Bcozzy is an excellent choice if you plan to wear big headphones or know the feeling of that sharp, waking drop when your head falls forward on a plane.

The Bcozzy is also one of the least packable pillows, as it doesn’t come with a carrying case and does not compress particularly well. But its 7.4 ounces is around half the weight of the Travelrest or Cabeau, and it does comes with a little loop that clips onto the outside of a backpack or duffel. And even when squished down at the bottom of a bag, it doesn’t take up that much more space than the Travelrest Ultimate or Cabeau.

If you’re a back sleeper who can fall sleep sitting upright in your seat, facing forward, and not need to curl up or lean your head on the airplane window: You may want to try the Posture+ Travel Pillow, which is a U-shaped neck cushion, padded with memory foam, that looks like the back half of a cervical collar. When testing it, we slept surprisingly well, but it won’t suit all (or even most) sleep styles. It’s also not machine-washable, and it is pricy.

If you have a shorter neck and tend to run hot on planes and would prefer a pillow designed to keep you cool: Consider the ventilated Cabeau Evolution Cool —the combination of a silky polyester cover (similar to spandex) and vented design did feel mildly cooler against our necks. And we liked the pillow’s silky feel, packable size, zippered carrying case. But it was significantly smaller than the standard Cabeau Evolution and the Travelrest Ultimate, and it left the chins of long-necked testers totally unsupported. It’s also more expensive—now about $20 more than the Travelrest.

If you always lean to the same side when sleeping: Consider Travelrest’s All-in-One , which has a novel across-the-shoulder design that could be comfortable in such a situation. It has a similar fabric to the company’s winning Ultimate Memory Foam Neck Pillow, but in our tests its bulky inflated tube offered no structured head support, which could pose a problem in bumpy conditions.

If you tend to be a forward-falling head bobber: Consider the Caldera Releaf , which is less travel pillow and more neck brace. It does offer superior neck support, but it constricted the throat too much for our comfort.

The Trtl Pillow Plus , a later addition to the Trtl lineup, is more height-adjustable and has more padding than its older sibling . Our self-described “giraffe-necked” tester said that it did indeed fit him better than the original Trtl had. However, it still supports your head from only one side, making it not a great choice for sleepers who nod forward. It’s also bulkier than the original and costs nearly twice as much.

The Cabeau Evolution S3 is a newer version of our runner-up pick , the Evolution Classic. We liked it, and we think it’s a solid choice if the original Evolution isn’t available. It has added straps that you can hook onto a headrest to keep your head from falling forward while you sleep, but our runner-up pick is softer and slightly thicker, which offers a bit more support. We did find the S3 to be easier to roll up into its carrying case, however.

Intrigued by one of the stranger innovations that we’ve seen in travel pillow design, we tested the Huzi Design Infinity , but we can’t recommend it. Instead of cinching or clasping at the front, it is designed to be looped several times around the wearer’s neck like an infinity scarf. But the pillow failed to support our testers’ necks. Regardless of who tried it, testers found that looping it twice was too loose and thrice was too tight. It was also the largest and least compressible pillow we tested.

The J-Pillow offered a singular, three-pronged design that proved impossible for anyone to figure out without instructions. After some explanation, our testers could wear the pillow correctly, but they still felt that its squishy stuffing offered insufficient support, and only to one side of the head. It’s also impossible to pack away efficiently due to its pyramidal shape. If you want a one-sided pillow, skip this and go for the Trtl instead.

We tested the inexpensive Travelrest Curl because we loved its plush and contoured big cousin, the Travelrest Ultimate. But while the Curl contains the same luxurious memory-foam filling as the Ultimate, the pillow is so small that many testers found that it didn’t even come up to their jaws when worn. It does have an attractive price, but its skimpy size and unsupportive design could support only the shortest of necks.

We found the air-filled Sea to Summit Aeros Traveller Pillow to be similarly lacking. We liked how easy it was to fill—its dual-valve inflation mechanism means it won’t let air out between breaths—and we appreciated that it weighed only about a fifth as much as the Travelrest, but the Travelrest’s 360-degree support made it too hard to go back to an open-ring design that offers no support in the front. Also, one of our former freelance writers recently reported that when she pulled her pillow out of storage, after a few years of not using it, its internal bladder disintegrated in her hands.

This article was edited by Ria Misra and Christine Ryan.

Rebecca Robbins, postdoctoral fellow at the NYU Center for Healthful Behavior Change , phone interview , October 20, 2017

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Sabrina Imbler

Sabrina Imbler is a former staff writer for Wirecutter, where they covered kitchen tools and HVAC.

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You might look funny while wearing the one-sided Trtl travel pillow in flight, but you won’t care when you land at your destination bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

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Although I see nothing wrong with checking a bag every so often, I’ve always viewed it as a personal goal to travel “carry-on only” when I fly. It started when I was a kid, flying on my airline pilot dad’s standby passes. My options then were to carry on my suitcase or risk having a bag end up in a city where I wasn’t. Although my standby status expired the second I married my military pilot husband, I still prefer carrying on , whether I’m flying for work (as a professional travel writer) or for pleasure (when my self-induced challenge intensifies as I pack carry-ons for my two kids as well). 

I’ve learned all the packing hacks over the years; I can roll clothes and stuff socks in shoes with the best of them, and I’m a pro at clipping in extras — like mini coolers and water bottles — with my trusty carabiner collection. This is exactly why I bought the Tube Travel Neck Pillow — the multi-use travel pillow you can store up to three days’ worth of clothing in — and wow, did it deliver.

Tube Travel Neck Pillow

Welcome to the sneaky carry-on storage solution that saves you checked bag fees. All you have to do is simply remove the foam insert from the removable cover and replace it with your clothing. Simple but effective, right?

Other neck pillows might be cushier, but they just can’t save you up to $70 worth of checked bag fees for each flight you take them on. I’ve also found it just depends on what you’re stuffing it with — the plusher the clothing (think: sweaters, down jackets) the more comfortable the neck pillow. However, you could also choose to care less about comfort and treat the Tube Travel Neck Pillow as your sole carry-on (especially when traveling on basic economy tickets since there’s no charge for a neck pillow… yet).

Depending on what you’re packing, one single tube can hold enough for three days of clothes. It’s lightweight enough to just toss into your suitcase as a “just-in-case” tool for any trip, like those times your suitcase gets too tight after a few souvenir purchases or as a way of keeping the essentials with you when forced to gate check on full flights.

Everything inside stays secured during travel, and there's no Velcro in the design that would damage clothes. Once loaded, you can bend and twist the pillow into any shape and snap closed to securely fasten around your luggage handle, or just wear it around your neck en route to your flight.

As a mom, I use this sneaky packing trick for storing extra diapers, which, as any traveling parent knows, take up a ridiculous amount of space in a suitcase. I bought the Tube for its versatility as a packing tool and was convinced by its five-star ratings at Amazon for its comfort. 

In the past, the Tube Travel pillow has been so popular that it's sold out at Amazon, but the good news is that if it does, you can get the equally genius Dot & Dot Twist Memory Foam Travel Neck Pillow to achieve the same hack. Similar to the Tube Travel Neck Pillow, the Dot & Dot Memory Foam Travel Pillow has nearly 9,000 five-star ratings at Amazon and plenty of praise from travelers, too.

Dot & Dot Twist Memory Foam Travel Neck Pillow

One Amazon reviewer said they're a carry-on only flier who used the packing hack, removing the Dot & Dot's memory foam and "replacing [it] with clothes that I would pack anyway" — and they said it "worked like a charm." But let's not discount its comfort when used as a neck pillow with the memory foam inside, either. Another reviewer attested that on a 28-hour road trip, this comfortable pillow was "a life-saver" and the "best road trip pillow ever." Imagine how comfy it would be stuffed with their favorite packable puffer or down jacket.

Trust me, the Tube Travel Neck Pillow is the ultimate hack for anyone looking to maximize their carry-on potential, which is literally what I live for as a frequent traveler. Any time a product can serve two purposes, my ears perk up, and, thanks to this dual-purposed neck pillow, they now rest easily in flight as well. And if you're looking for more handy travel accessories to add to your arsenal, keep reading to find more top-rated products available at Amazon.

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Customers like the quality, portability, and appearance of the body positioner. They mention that it's a good travel pillow, effective, and versatile. They appreciate the inflation. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of setup, stability, comfort, and performance.

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Customers like the quality of the body positioner. They say it's a good travel pillow, effective, and well-made. Customers also mention that the valve is sturdy and effective, with a hard plastic cap. Overall, they find it to be the most convenient travel pillow out there.

"... Takes the strain out of my neck /shoulders when I can rest my head over to the side. I would definitely recommend this pillow to anyone...." Read more

"...On that return flight, I slept like a baby and awoke with no neck pain at all ...." Read more

"...Easy to inflate and never has leaked air. Comfortable and easily portable . Bought in 2017 still impresses me so writing review in 2024...." Read more

"...Using the pillow in this fashion is easier and more secure . I'd recommend using the pillow this way virtually all of the time.2...." Read more

Customers like the inflation of the body positioner. They mention that it inflates and deflate easily. They also appreciate the ability to quickly deflating and store the pillow back in their backpack. The pillow rolls up super easily and inflats in about 4-5 big breaths. It has a large valve and is fully inflated with just a few puffs of air. It deflats with the touch of a button.

"...Pros: Very comfortable, easy to inflate and deflate, very portable, very easy to pack/carry - very compact when deflated...." Read more

"...As all the reviews say, the pillow is extremely easy to inflate , deflate and store. It takes up virtually no space in my carry on...." Read more

"...When deflated, it takes up almost no room in your bag. It shrinks to almost nothing ...." Read more

"Have had for 6 years. This pillow is perfect for its designed use. Easy to inflate and never has leaked air. Comfortable and easily portable...." Read more

Customers like the portability of the body positioner. They mention that it's small enough to slip in a bag, and it takes up a minimum of space in their carry on bag.

"...and deflate, very portable, very easy to pack/carry - very compact when deflated . Very easy to adjust firmness and settle into...." Read more

"...It takes up virtually no space in my carry on...." Read more

"...Not heavy either. Small enough to slip in a bag or use the snap to attach to a handle of your bag, or slide into a water bottle pocket...." Read more

"...It is also very easy to deflate, rolls up, and takes up a minimum of space in your carry on bag.2...." Read more

Customers like the appearance of the body positioner. They say it has an interesting design, with an awesome filler valve design. They also appreciate the foam inserts that add a nice touch of luxury. Customers also say the form factor is great and the deep crimson color is nice. They consider it superior to a traditional neck pillow and versatile.

"Have had for 6 years. This pillow is perfect for its designed use . Easy to inflate and never has leaked air. Comfortable and easily portable...." Read more

"...Love it in the car as well and it's versatile - most often use as the photo shows but have used for neck support in the car..." Read more

"...In my estimation, it is superior to a traditional neck pillow , but has its share of advantages and disadvantages...." Read more

"...It's just horrible. It's not very comfortable, flattering , or sanitary. My head often drops forward and I wake up with a jolt too...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the comfort of the body positioner. Some mention it's comfortable and convenient, providing a comfortable barrier. However, others say that it'll not be as comfortable as sleeping with a real pillow, it'd be a bit too soft, and the cover doesn't mask the inflated vinyl feel.

"...in the theatre for the long movies and this thing is just so comfortable no matter where you're sitting to just blow it up and lean/hug into it...." Read more

"...the plane, but because there was a concave window well, I could not get comfortable at all ...." Read more

"...Easy to inflate and never has leaked air. Comfortable and easily portable. Bought in 2017 still impresses me so writing review in 2024...." Read more

"...'arm' of the pillow resting along your chest and mid section is very comfortable . I found it soothing since I tend to sleep holding a pillow anyway...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the performance of the body positioner. Some mention they are satisfied with how it works, it's durable and effective. They say it works really nicely in the car and living room. However, others say that it didn't work for them, it can work poorly on certain airplanes, and the sharp edges make it not great to use if not covered.

"...In a nutshell, it performed extremely well .I must say that there is a 'learning curve' when it comes to using the pillow...." Read more

"...It works especially well if you have a window seat and can stuff it into the corner (obviously), but I also used it while sitting in a middle seat..." Read more

"...This can work pretty poorly on certain airplanes because A. the seat backs in are sometimes slick, B. the nylon rope doesn't have any traction to it..." Read more

"...It is vastly more comfortable and competent than its semicircular brethren, actually allowing for a decent interval of rest without the need for..." Read more

Customers are mixed about the stability of the body positioner. Some mention it stays in place better, helps with stabilizing his head position while sitting up, and keeps his head upright. However, others say that it invariably slips out of place and require constant readjustments.

"...the other hand, when sitting in an aisle seat, it makes it much easier to keep in place ...." Read more

"...It's not very comfortable, flattering, or sanitary. My head often drops forward and I wake up with a jolt too. I just hate it...." Read more

"...This creates a snug fit and keeps it in place (keeps your arms close to you too)...." Read more

"...It was sliding off my shoulder .In the end, I was terribly disappointed...." Read more

Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of setup of the body positioner. Some find it easy to use and convenient, while others say it's awkward and hard to assemble.

"...It was amazingly comfortable, and so simple I should have thought of it sooner...." Read more

"...big, relatively speaking, but this is good since it makes it easy even for big people to hold it in place while sleeping if you don't use the belt..." Read more

"...I still wonder if something is a little off with mine - it's not as easy to do as the video makes out, and in particular I found it difficult to..." Read more

"...Using the pillow in this fashion is easier and more secure. I'd recommend using the pillow this way virtually all of the time.2...." Read more

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