The Best Body Pillows in Australia for 2026: Side Sleepers and Pregnancy

Which body pillow should most Australians buy?

For most readers the pick is the LYCENXI Pregnancy Pillows, U Shaped Full Body Sleeping Pillow, a three part U shaped pregnancy pillow that shows 5.0 stars from 7 ratings on Amazon Australia, so the count is thin. For a straight pillow with a bigger rating base, the DOWNCOOL insert shows 4.4 stars from 9,566 ratings.

Every pick below is a listing on Amazon Australia, and every rating and count is the figure the listing showed. Where a count is small, as with the LYCENXI at 7 ratings and the Giselle at 18, we say so plainly instead of treating the score as settled. Where a listing disagrees with itself on a size or a care line, we show both values and where each appears.

Below you will find straight inserts and J, C and U shapes, each with its shape, fill, length and care taken from the listing. Some are sold as pregnancy pillows, some are long straight pillows to hold, and one is a shorter C shape. We make no health claims for any of them. For the case you sleep on, our mulberry silk pillowcase picks read each listing's fabric and care lines.

The quick answer: our top body pillow picks at a glance

Short on time? The LYCENXI Pregnancy Pillows, U Shaped Full Body Sleeping Pillow is the top choice, a three part U shaped pregnancy pillow at 5.0 stars from only 7 ratings. The DOWNCOOL is the straight insert with the most ratings of any pillow here, 9,566 at 4.4 stars, and the BYRIVER C shape is the shortest at 99 centimetres. The table sets all nine listings side by side by shape, fill, length and rating.

Where a listing gives two values for one spec, the table shows one and the section for that pillow shows both, with where each appears.

How do the shapes and fills compare?

The pillows here come as long straight pillows and as U, J and C shapes, filled with either polyester or memory foam. The LYCENXI and ALLOPERA are U shapes, the Momcozy is a J shape and the BYRIVER is a C shape. Six listings use polyester and three use memory foam.

• U shapes: the LYCENXI lists three flexible, detachable parts, and the ALLOPERA lists a connected U shaped design that keeps cushioning on both sides.
• J shape: the Momcozy lists a J shaped pillow at 48 inches that it says does not take up too much of a partner's space.
• C shape: the BYRIVER lists 99 centimetres in the large size, with a polyester fill and a cotton pillowcase included.
• Straight pillows: the DOWNCOOL and ELNIDO are both 137.2 by 50.8 centimetres, the Giselle is 120 centimetres, and the WhatsBedding table gives no usable length.
• Memory foam: the WhatsBedding and the Giselle use memory foam, and the WhatsBedding listing calls its design fully adjustable.

Several listings give two values for one spec. We show the LYCENXI size both ways, the ALLOPERA shape as U in the title and Semicircular in the table, and the Giselle width as 36 centimetres in the title and 24 in the table.

How we pick body pillows

NestPath is an aggregator. We do not run a sleep lab and we have not slept on these pillows. Our two sources are the Amazon AU listing for each pillow, including its title, bullet points and product information table, and the makers' own information on those listings. Specs come from the maker's bullet points and the product information on each listing.

• Amazon Australia listings only. Every pick is a listing on Amazon Australia with a star rating and a rating count, and the count sits beside the score so you can judge how much weight it carries.
• Thin counts are named. The LYCENXI shows 5.0 stars from only 7 ratings and the Giselle shows 4.2 from 18, so we say so wherever we use them and treat those scores as early.
• Conflicts are shown, not settled. Several listings give different values in different places, such as the LYCENXI size, the WhatsBedding care line, the Giselle width and the ALLOPERA shape, and we show both values with where each appears.
• No health claims. We repeat only what each listing says and attribute it to the maker. We do not claim any pillow treats pain or improves sleep.

We did not read maker websites or manuals for this guide. The maker wording we quote is the wording on the Amazon listing.

Last checked: 22 October 2026.

Best overall: LYCENXI Pregnancy Pillows, U Shaped Full Body Sleeping Pillow

The LYCENXI Pregnancy Pillows, U Shaped Full Body Sleeping Pillow is the top choice for anyone who wants one pillow that supports the whole body. It is a three part U shaped pregnancy pillow sold by Dayup-Au, and it shows 5.0 stars from 7 ratings on Amazon Australia, so the score is early and the count is thin.

The listing says the pillow is composed of three flexible and detachable parts that you can combine to support the neck, back, legs, belly and hips, and that the adjustable distance between the pillows lets you set the support to the size of your belly. The inside is filled with polyester, and the listing says you can increase or decrease the filling to get the height you want. The product table lists the fabric as 60% Cotton, 40% Polyester and the item weight as 0.88 kilograms.

The listing says the soft pillowcase can be taken off, machine washed and put back on after drying. Ask a midwife or doctor about sleep positions in pregnancy, because the listing makes its own comfort and health claims and we do not repeat them as ours. For a wider look at the category, see our full pregnancy pillow guide.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The rating count is only 7, so 5.0 is an early score and not a settled one. The listing gives its size two ways: the product table says 175 by 65 by 15 centimetres and the description says 175 by 65 by 90 centimetres, so check the height before you buy. The colour is Gray in the title and Grey in the table, while the description says Champagne. The maker also describes the pillow as more flexible and portable than traditional large H shaped pregnancy pillows.

Is the WhatsBedding Memory Foam Body Pillow adjustable?

The WhatsBedding listing calls its design fully adjustable, says the pillow is filled with memory foam and names a removable pillowcase in its title. It shows 4.2 stars from 2,390 ratings on Amazon Australia, and it suits side, back and stomach sleepers according to its bullet points.

The fill is the headline feature. The bullet points say the pillow is filled with memory foam that contours your curves, and the product table lists the fill as Polyurethane Foam (Memory Foam + Foam) with a firmness of Medium Firm. The bullet points describe the outer cover as breathable cotton and non woven fabrics, while the table lists polyester as the fabric type, so we do not name one cover material.

The listing gives the care two ways. A bullet says the pillows can be machine washed and dried, while the product table says Spot Clean, so check the label when it arrives. The table also shows 25 by 25 millimetres as the dimensions, which is not a pillow length, and the title says only Large Long, so we cannot give you a length for this one.

This listing is an Amazon US import: on 22 October 2026 it carried the notice US imports may differ from local products. Additional terms apply.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The listing says the pillow is vacuum packed during shipping, so remove it from the packaging, fluff it gently and allow several hours to recover its full loft. A tip on the listing says a flat pillow when first opened is normal and usually takes 2 to 3 days to recover. Plan for that before you judge the fill, and check the care label before you wash it.

Is the DOWNCOOL Large Body Pillow Insert a good straight body pillow?

The DOWNCOOL is a straight polyester insert listed at 137.2 by 50.8 centimetres with medium firm support, and the bullet points say it is sold without a pillowcase. It shows 4.4 stars from 9,566 ratings on Amazon Australia, and the listing says to machine wash it in cold water.

The listing calls the insert extra breathable and soft, with a 100% polyester cover that avoids piling, and says it keeps its shape with medium firm support. The title and bullet points say 20 by 54 inches, which matches the 137.2 by 50.8 centimetres in the product table, and the table lists the item weight as 1.4 kg.

This is an insert sold without a pillowcase, so you will need to add a long body pillow case, which is an extra purchase. The bullet points also say it will be pretty firm to put 2 pillow inserts into one case, which is the listing's own route to a firmer pillow and means buying a second insert.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The listing gives its care line as machine wash in cold water, do not bleach, tumble dry low if needed, and wash dark colours separately. The insert is not sold with a pillowcase, so factor the case in before you order, and check the 137.2 centimetre length against your bed first.

Can you still buy the Dreamood Cooling Body Pillow?

No. The Dreamood Cooling Body Pillow could not be bought on 22 October 2026, when Amazon showed it as currently unavailable. Its listing describes a cover with a cool ice silk side and a soft viscose side made from bamboo, around shredded memory foam, so we keep it on this page for reference only.

The listing describes one side made of cool ice silk fabric and the other a soft viscose made from bamboo, around 100% fresh shredded memory foam, with one pillow insert and one cooling pillowcase included. It says the materials are OEKO-TEX and CertiPUR-US certified, and the title gives the size as 20x54 inch.

The listing says to wash only the outer pillowcase, and the product table says the inner shredded memory foam is not washable. It also says the foam can be adjusted through the zipper on the inner cover. This section is a record of the listing. We do not recommend a pillow we could not buy, and the cooling question is answered in the FAQ below using the BYRIVER listing.

Is the ALLOPERA U Shape Pregnancy Pillow a full wrap pillow?

The ALLOPERA is a 57 inch U shaped pregnancy pillow that its bullet points say supports the head, neck, back, belly, hips, knees and legs at the same time. It shows 4.5 stars from 5,695 ratings on Amazon Australia, with polyester fibre fill and OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified materials.

The product table gives the dimensions as 144.8 by 120.1 centimetres and the item weight as 2.99 kg. The title and a bullet call the shape U shaped, with a connected design that keeps cushioning on both sides, while the product table lists the shape as Semicircular. The bullet points say it is made for sleeping on either side without moving the pillow.

The listing says the zippered inner cover gives direct access to the filling, so you can remove some filling for a lower, softer feel or keep the fuller loft. It describes the fill as soft, high resilience polyester fibre that expands after compression, and the table lists the firmness as Soft. The removable outer cover is machine washable, and the separate zippered inner cover keeps the filling contained.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

It is a big pillow. At 144.8 by 120.1 centimetres in the table it surrounds you on both sides, so measure your bed first, especially a smaller one, and leave room for a partner. The listing says the filling expands after compression, so allow time for it to recover its loft after unpacking.

Is the Momcozy J Shaped Pregnancy Pillow a compact option?

The Momcozy J shaped pillow is listed at 48 inches in its product table, with 100% polyester fabric, a polyester fill and a cover its bullet points call machine washable. It shows 4.2 stars from 184 ratings on Amazon Australia, and the listing says it does not take up too much of a partner's space.

The listing describes a J shaped body pillow with skin friendly synthetic fibre filler, and says it is portable enough to use in an office or car compared with other large maternity pillows. An angle adjustable design lets you choose the direction that suits you whether you are lounging on the couch, watching TV or reading. The product table lists 100% polyester fabric and a polyester fill.

The cover is breathable jersey material with large double zippers, and the listing says it is easy to remove for cleaning and machine washable. The shape is listed as J Shape and the size as 48inch.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The product table gives the size as 48inch, so check that length against your bed before you order. The rating count is 184, which is a smaller base than the DOWNCOOL, ALLOPERA or ELNIDO, so treat the 4.2 as one signal rather than a settled score.

Does the ELNIDO Queen Body Pillow come with a pillowcase?

Yes. The ELNIDO Queen listing says each order includes one pillow insert and one black polyester body pillowcase with an envelope closure and no zipper. It is a 20 by 54 inch pillow that the listing calls soft, and it shows 4.4 stars from 5,259 ratings on Amazon Australia.

The listing gives the firmness two ways: the title and the product table say soft, while a bullet says medium density and supportive. The table lists the size as 20x54 Inch, the dimensions as 137.2 by 50.8 centimetres, the item weight as 726 grams and the fill as polyester.

The bullet points say the black pillowcase is rolled inside, so make the insert fluffy and put it inside the pillowcase, and that if you want a very firm pillow you can buy two inserts for one pillowcase. For care, the listing says the pillow is machine washable and should be dried in the low temperature drum, and it recommends washing the pillowcase more and the insert less.

This listing is an Amazon US import: on 22 October 2026 it carried the notice US imports may differ from local products. Additional terms apply.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

If you want a firm pillow, the title and table describe this one as soft, and the listing's own fix is to buy a second insert for the same case. The listing also asks you to pat, squeeze and fold the pillow on arrival to restore its full, fluffy shape, so allow time before you judge it.

Is the Giselle Memory Foam Pillow a heavier foam option?

The Giselle Memory Foam Pillow is listed at 120 centimetres long with a memory foam fill, a bamboo and polyester fabric cover and a 4 kilogram item weight. Its table gives the firmness as Soft, and it shows 4.2 stars from only 18 ratings on Amazon Australia.

The bullet points describe shredded memory foam with a gel infused foam layer, a removable bamboo fabric cover that is machine washable, and a zip off cover. The product table lists the fill as Gel Memory Foam and Memory Foam, the fabric as bamboo and polyester, the firmness as Soft and the item weight as 4 kilograms. That is higher than the 726 grams to 2.99 kilograms listed for the polyester pillows here that give a weight.

The listing gives the width two ways: the title and a bullet say 120 x 36 cm, while the product table says 120L x 24W centimetres. The 120 centimetre length is the same in both. The bullet points also say the warranty covers manufacturing defects and that the pillow is vacuum packed, so let it breathe for 4 hours before use.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The rating count is 18, the smallest of any pick here after the LYCENXI at 7, so treat the 4.2 as an early score. The listing also gives two widths, so measure your bed and check the size on the listing before you order.

Is the BYRIVER C Shaped Body Pillow good for a small bed?

The BYRIVER C shaped pillow is the shortest here at 99 centimetres in the large size, with a polyester fill, a cotton cover and a pillowcase included. It shows 4.3 stars from 411 ratings on Amazon Australia, and its listing calls it a travel pregnancy pillow.

The product table gives the large size as 39 inches (99 cm) and the dimensions as 99 by 35 centimetres, with an item weight of 1.2 kilograms and a firmness of Medium Firm. The shape is given three ways: C shaped in the title, C J shaped in a bullet and L Shape in the table.

The bullet points say the inner pillow is filled with hypoallergenic polyester fibre that is fluffy, fast rebound and supportive, and that the washable breathable cotton pillow cover is included. The special features row lists Adjustable, Breathable, Cooling, Portable and Removable Cover. The listing also says it is not just for pregnant women and lists uses including a nursing pillow, laptop bed pillow and baby support pillow.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

At 99 centimetres in the large size it is the shortest pillow here, so if you want a pillow that runs the full length of your body, compare it with the 137.2 centimetre straight pillows. The listing lists many health uses, including pain relief, which are the maker's claims and not ours.

How do you choose the right body pillow?

Shape, fill, size and pillowcase decide the choice, and the listings here give details on all four. Read the title, the bullet points and the product table together, because several listings give different values in different places, and we flag every conflict we found.

What is a body pillow?

A body pillow is a long pillow made for sleeping. The listings here describe hugging it and turning with it at night, and one calls its design a full length body pillow. They range from 99 centimetres for the BYRIVER C shape to 175 centimetres for the LYCENXI U shape, in straight, J, C and U shapes.

What shape of body pillow is best?

There is no single best shape, because it depends on the bed and how you sleep. This guide covers straight, J, C and U shapes: the C shape is 99 centimetres long, the J shape 48 inches and the U shapes 144.8 and 175 centimetres, so a bigger shape takes up more of the bed.

The straight pillows here are listed as Rectangular in their product tables. The ALLOPERA, which is a U shape, says its design keeps cushioning on both sides, and the Momcozy, a J shape, says it does not take up too much of a partner's space. If you want a shorter pillow for under your knees or neck rather than one to wrap your arms around, see our bolster pillow guide.

What fill should a body pillow have?

The pillows here use two fills. Polyester fibre is listed on the LYCENXI, DOWNCOOL, ALLOPERA, Momcozy, ELNIDO and BYRIVER, while memory foam is listed on the WhatsBedding and Giselle. Foam pillows are described as adjustable on some listings, so read the fill line and the care line before you buy.

The WhatsBedding bullet says its memory foam contours your curves, and the Giselle bullets describe shredded memory foam with a gel infused layer. The LYCENXI says you can increase or decrease its polyester filling, and the ALLOPERA says you can remove some filling. We have not tested how long any fill lasts, so we do not rank the fills.

What size body pillow do I need?

Measure the bed first. The lengths on these listings run from 99 centimetres for the BYRIVER C shape to 175 centimetres for the LYCENXI U shape, and straight pillows such as the DOWNCOOL and ELNIDO are 137.2 by 50.8 centimetres. Listings can disagree on size, so read both.

The Giselle is 120 centimetres long, the Momcozy is 48 inches and the ALLOPERA is 144.8 by 120.1 centimetres in its table. The WhatsBedding table shows 25 by 25 millimetres, which is not a length, so we do not give one for it.

Does a body pillow come with a pillowcase?

Check the listing. The ELNIDO and BYRIVER listings say a pillowcase is included, the WhatsBedding title names a removable pillowcase, and the DOWNCOOL bullet points say it is sold without a pillowcase. A bare insert needs a long body pillow case, which is an extra purchase.

Are body pillows only for pregnancy?

No. The BYRIVER listing says its pillow is not just for pregnant women and lists uses such as a nursing pillow, laptop bed pillow and baby support pillow, while several others here are sold as pregnancy pillows. Pick by shape and size, not by the label, and read each listing's uses.

How do you care for and clean a body pillow?

Follow each listing, because the care lines differ. The DOWNCOOL says machine wash in cold water, the ALLOPERA says the removable outer cover is machine washable, the LYCENXI says its soft pillowcase can be machine washed, and the WhatsBedding table says Spot Clean while a bullet says it can be machine washed.

• DOWNCOOL: machine wash in cold water, do not bleach, tumble dry low if needed, and wash dark colours separately.
• ELNIDO: machine washable and dried in the low temperature drum, with the pillowcase washed more often than the insert.
• ALLOPERA: the removable outer cover is machine washable, and the separate zippered inner cover keeps the filling contained.
• Giselle: the removable bamboo fabric cover is machine washable, and the product table lists Machine Wash.
• LYCENXI: the soft pillowcase can be taken off and machine washed, then put back on after drying.
• WhatsBedding: a bullet says machine wash and dry, while the table says Spot Clean, so check the label.
• New pillows: the WhatsBedding and Giselle listings say the pillow is vacuum packed, so unpack and fluff it. The Giselle listing says to let it breathe for 4 hours, and the ELNIDO listing says to pat, squeeze and fold it on arrival to restore its shape.

What else will you want with a new body pillow?

A bare insert such as the DOWNCOOL needs a long body pillow case, which is an extra purchase. For the rest of a sleep setup, our guides to pillows, mattress protectors, bed wedges and bolster pillows cover the next steps, and each is linked below.

• A long body pillow case if your pillow ships as a bare insert, such as the DOWNCOOL at 137.2 by 50.8 centimetres.
• A head pillow: see our guide to the best pillows in Australia.
• A clean sleep surface: see our mattress protector guide.
• A raised head and shoulders: see our bed wedge guide.
• A shorter support under the knees or neck: see our bolster pillow guide.

How do other body pillows compare?

We card only pillows listed on Amazon Australia, so we make no price or rating comparison with body pillows sold elsewhere. Search results for this topic also show maker and category pages on Australian websites that we have not carded, and their ratings are not comparable with Amazon ratings.

If you want to compare another maker's body pillow with the ones here, use the same fields this guide uses: the shape, the fill, the length, the care line and the rating count on the listing. The comparison table near the top of this page shows those fields for every pillow we card, and each section shows where a listing disagrees with itself.

Frequently asked questions about body pillows

Are body pillows a good idea?

A body pillow suits people who sleep on their side and want something to hug or place between the knees, and maternity shapes such as the U and J styles here are listed as supporting the belly and back. It is a comfort choice, not a treatment, so match the shape and length to your bed.

Do chiropractors recommend body pillows?

Ask a chiropractor or doctor about your own sleeping position, because we have no chiropractor guidance to quote. A body pillow is a comfort item for side sleepers, and the listings here describe support for the back, hips and knees in their own words, which are maker claims, not ours.

Is memory foam good for a body pillow?

That depends on what you want from the fill, because memory foam is one of two fills in this guide, the other being polyester fibre. The WhatsBedding listing says its memory foam contours your curves, and the Giselle foam pillow lists 4 kilograms against 726 grams to 2.99 kilograms for polyester pillows with a listed weight.

What is the best body pillow in Australia?

The top choice is the LYCENXI Pregnancy Pillows, U Shaped Full Body Sleeping Pillow, a U shaped pregnancy pillow sold by Dayup-Au that shows 5.0 stars from 7 ratings on Amazon Australia, so the count is thin. For a straight pillow with a larger rating base, see the DOWNCOOL at 4.4 stars from 9,566 ratings.

What is the most highly rated pregnancy pillow?

Among the U, J and C shaped pregnancy pillows we card, the LYCENXI shows the highest rating at 5.0 stars, but from only 7 ratings. The ALLOPERA U shape shows 4.5 stars from 5,695 ratings, the BYRIVER C shape 4.3 from 411 and the Momcozy J shape 4.2 from 184, as shown on the Amazon Australia listings.

What is the best pillow for side sleepers in Australia?

There is no single best pillow for side sleepers, so pick by bed size. Among the listings that name side sleepers are the WhatsBedding, DOWNCOOL, Giselle, BYRIVER, Momcozy and ALLOPERA. The C shape is 99 centimetres long, the DOWNCOOL 137.2 centimetres and the ALLOPERA 144.8 centimetres.

What is a cooling pillow for?

A cooling pillow is one whose maker says it helps hot sleepers stay cool. In this guide the BYRIVER listing names Cooling among its special features and describes a cotton cover as cool, ideal for hot sleepers. Cooling is a maker claim from the listing, not something we measured.

About the author

Anish Puri founded NestPath in 2026 after going through the Australian first-home-buyer process himself. NestPath focuses on Australian first-home buyers because the existing review sites are American, generic, or both. Anish handles editorial selection across the homeowner hub. Reach out: hello@nestpath.com.au