5/02/2010

Leachco All Nighter - Total Body Pillow - Ivory Review

Leachco All Nighter - Total Body Pillow - IvoryI was a little hesitant about purchasing this product regarding a few of the issues some reviews mentioned (price, quality, seam, size), but now that I have used it I am incredibly glad I bought it.I am 6 months pregnant, 5'7" and have a fairly slender build and sleep on a queen size bed with my husband.

Here are the things I love about this pillow:

1.My overall sleep time has increased and deep sleep has improved.I think this is because the pillow hugs all around my body and I can roll over without adjusting 4 pillows.Now I don't even have to move the pillow, it is already where it needs to be.

2.Before pregnancy I always slept on my back and the switch to side sleeping has been incredibly difficult.This pillow has helped me feel comfortable on my side as well as offer kind of an in-between back and side position.Also, it has kept me from rolling on my back naturally while I sleep, which has been most helpful.

3.There are many positions to use this pillow as well as many positions you can assume with each pillow position.It also supports a growing belly very nicely.

4.I personally find the pillow stuffing to be pleasantly soft yet supportive at the same time.

5.This pillow is great for mid afternoon rests and short breaks.

6.Though it is a bit bulky it takes up only my half of the bed (queensize).My husband has not been annoyed or cramped because of it.In fact he often snuggles up against it in the night.

Cons: (minor ones at that)
1.A little pricey.But what price would you pay for a better, less miserable night of sleep.

2.Slightly rough pillowcase.

3.Less snuggle time through the night with hubby, but we can still be pretty close.

This pillow has fit my needs very well and has been worth the money.

**As an update. June 2008.This pillow has really helped me post partum.Nursing has been easier, it is very comforting to snuggle in when I'm feeling a little blue, and my body aches have been reduced thanks to it's many support positions.I personally feel that I would not have been very comfortable without this pillow especially the last 2 months of pregnancy.

I have one additional complaint about it.the pillow case became quitenubby and even more rough in some spots (mostly the area that my feet and legs occupied).

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Product Description:
Leachco All Nighter Total Body Pillow The All Nighter Total Body Pillow is one of the best models of pregnancy pillow on the market.It is one of the only, if not the only model of pregnancy pillow with two different shapes for support.The body pillow from Leachco was designed by a registered nurse to meet the needs of expectant and new mothers.It is the total body maternity pillow. The body pillow from Leachco features three specially designed shapes which connect to work together as one and lend support.The All Nighter features a shorter, wider section for upper body support.In the middle of the body pillow is a longer, rounder section for shoulders, back, buttocks and legs.The Leachco body pillow lends support for carpal tunnel syndrome, hemorrhoids and gastric reflux to name a few.This maternity pillow is great even after pregnancy ends.It is a great body pillow for any adult.

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HoMedics Ortho Therapy Leg Spacer Support Pillow with Velour Cover Review

HoMedics Ortho Therapy Leg Spacer Support Pillow with Velour CoverI ordered this leg pillow not expecting much, but i really do like it. I have tried others that went flat or were shapped weird. This one gives support with out being to hard. I am 6 months pregnant and this has done wonders for my hips and knees. I would reccomend this to anyone. I love the removable/washable cover!

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Product Description:
Get the relaxing sleep you need after a long day with the Ortho+Therapy Memory Foam Leg Spacer Pillow. Featuring thermo-sensitive memory foam, the pillow uses your body's natural heat to contour to your body's shape and provide a custom fit. By doing so, pressure on your body is minimized. The Leg Spacer Pillow measures 10.5 x 7.5 x 3.75 inches and includes a luxurious, machine-washable, plush velour cover.
Product Name Ortho + Therapy Neck Pillow
Maintains Proper Head and Neck Alignment Ortho + Therapy Lumbar Pillow
Memory Foam Support for your Lower Back Ortho + Therapy 4 Position Pillow
4 Positions for the Ultimate Therapeutic Support Ortho + Therapy Leg Spacer
Ergonomic Support for Proper Back Alignment Ortho + Therapy Travel Pillow
Cradles Your Head and Neck to Help You Relax While You Travel Model # OT-N OT-LUM OT-4PA OT-LEG OT-TRVL Product Image Features · Premium Memory Foam
· Maintains Proper Head and Neck Alignment
· Premium Memory Foam
· Ergonomic Design for Lower Back Support
· Premium Memory Foam
· Contours Perfectly to the Neck, Lower Back, and Knees
· Premium Memory Foam
· Contours for Proper Back Alignment
· Premium Memory Foam
· Travel Size with Carry Case
Pillow Type Neck Lumbar 4 Position Leg Travel Cover Velour
Removable and Machine Washable Velour
Removable and Machine Washable Velour
Removable and Machine Washable Velour
Removable and Machine Washable Velour
Removable and Machine Washable Sizes Available 12" x 3.75" x 13" 13" x 12.5" x 4" 18" x 8" x 4" 10.5" x 8" x 7.5" 15" x 11" x 4.5" Package Image


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Beyond Down Gel Fiber Side Sleeper Pillow Review

Beyond Down Gel Fiber Side Sleeper PillowI'm allergic to down so I have to order hypoallergenic types of pillows. I ordered one of these to try since it was on sale for 12 bucks. I liked it right away but you really have to sleep on a pillow a few nights to see how it fares. After a a week trial, I decided that I liked it so I ordered more. After a months I'm still pleased. The pillow gives good support without being too firm. I fall asleep quickly and have no neck pain in the morning. Now that it is getting warmer, I especially appreciate that the gel fiber seems to stay cooler than a regular pillow. If I wake up hot, I flip over the pillow and it is noticeably cooler than my old pillows. I've spent a lot more on pillows that I did not like as well. I recommend these for every bed, esp at Amazon's bargain price!

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Luxurious Synthetic Down Side Sleeper Pillow with a 4.5" gussett using our Micro-Denier Gel Fiber for the feel of 600 fill power pure down.

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5/01/2010

Leachco Back 'N Belly - Contoured Body Pillow - Ivory Review

Leachco Back 'N Belly - Contoured Body Pillow - IvoryI got this when I was just beginning to show and I loved it so much. I heard all the other pregnant women who couldn't sleep because they couldn't get comfortable; obviously they didn't have this touch of heaven. It is big, but i slept in a different bed while i was pregnant(why torture my husband with my bizarre sleep patterns and continuous trips to the bathroom while i was pregnant?). So if you have a queen you and your hubby will have a tight fit in bed with this pillow, but it would be fine with a king. I cut the end out of pillow case so I could have an extra cover over the pillow for my face area(so I didn't have to wash off my eye makeup if i wanted to catch a quick nap). The case that comes over the pillow is great, but you don't want to be taking it off every week to wash, just cut the end out of a pillowcase you don't like anymore and wash the big case less frequently.

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Product Description:
Pregnant moms who struggle to find a comfortable position will love the Leachco Back 'N Belly Contoured Body Pillow. Moms-to-be can sleep well and wake up without aches! The big, roughly U-shaped pillow has two contoured "legs" so you can sleep on your back or either side, tuck the end of the pillow between your knees, and elevate your head to ease heartburn.
The Back N Belly provides support for the back and belly at the same time. Simply reverse the ends of the body pillow for a "double decker" head support. It elevates and aligns the hips to help ensure a natural position, which relieves stress on joints. This Leachco body pillow helps relieve carpal tunnel, sciatica, gastric reflux, and nasal congestion.
The Back 'N Belly is made of cozy, warm polyester and comes with a custom cover case which can be removed for washing. It can be used in positions not shown in the illustrations: Mothers of different sizes, shapes, and sleep preferences can experiment, as many have, to find just the right configuration.

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Bed Rest Pillow - Tan Review

Bed Rest Pillow - TanThis bedrest is surprisingly heavy and takes two hands to maneuver from behind oneself, but it is very well made and seems unlikely to fall apart as the previous bedrest I had did.The seams are double-stitched and the fabric is sturdy.As another reviewer said, it is not a squishy pillow.It gives lots of back support, preventing one from slouching down, but may be less comfortable than a softer one would be.I find it necessary to put a smaller pillow behind my head if I want to lean back.However, I am very pleased with its substantial quality and may buy one for my husband too.The color is a khaki tan--not cream as in the picture.It is a neutral color which should not soil easily.

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Newpoint 100-Percent Cotton Pillow Review

Newpoint 100-Percent Cotton PillowI read the two reviews for this body pillow and I figured I'd try it out.The reason I needed a new body pillow was because I was allergic to the dust mites in my old (read old old old) one and I was looking for something that, as one person says, transfers the internal plush easily.This pillow DOES NOT do this.It was EXTREMELY full and kept it's shape the entire night I used it.If you are needing something to prop up against your back, this would be the pillow for you as it retains it's shape perfectly.If you are looking for something a bit thinner and more squishable, I wouldn't recommend this pillow.

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Product Description:
Newpoint soft 233-thread-count, 100-percent cotton, 20 by 54 pillows. Machine wash. Each body pillow is filled with a hypoallergenic poly fiberfill. This e by tra comfortable body pillow adds luxurious comfort to any bed or sleeping surface. It is huggable and shapeable and allows you find that most comfortable sleeping position.

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Leachco Snoogle Total Body Pillow Review

Leachco Snoogle Total Body PillowMy mother sent me this product as a gift when I was 4 months pregnant, at a time when my hips and lower back were consistently stiff and achey after a night's sleep. Here are my thoughts in conjunction with the other reviews:
1. Yes, it is big and takes up space, however I now use two pillows instead of seven to get comfortable, so it's a lot less hassle to adjust when I roll over.I like to sleep with my belly propped on the long supportive side, but do find a need to keep a standard pillow on the side that has the opening, so if I turn over I have something to support my belly... otherwise my lower back is very achey by morning.
2. I like the curves at the top and bottom.When lying on my side, it supports head, neck, and knees.I also have awakened several times lying on my back, feeling VERY comfortably cradled (which is different for me, as I NEVER slept on my back pre-pregnancy).
3. I am a fuller figure mom, and the added pregnancy weight in my chest and stomach area by four months was causing significant problems with aches and acid reflux/heartburn pain. I find that this pillow can be manuevered to prop me up without shifting through the night, as my standard pillows did, which is imperative to lessen these discomforts.
4. After using it nightly for a few months, the filling has not lost any supportive qualities.
Over all, I do find sleeping with it to be more pleasurable than standard pillows, and my aches and pains upon waking are quite minimal.Reading other reviews, I cannot help but wonder if my being fuller-figured makes it a better product for me.I have a fuller-figured friend whose experience with it has been the same as mine.I could understand if it seems more imposing and cumbersome to a smaller framed woman, though.
I do regard it as a sleeping necessity at this time and am thankful to have received it as a present, however I took a "star off the rating" as I do not feel the materials are worthy of the price. It is no different from standard pillows in filling material or firmness. $$$ is quite an inflated price for a product whose only difference from other materials on the market is shape.If money is not an object, or nights are miserable and one is desperate, I could see investing the money.I personally will get the money's worth because I received it early in my pregnancy. (I would feel bad that my mom spent so much on it if I used it only for month or two, but that's just my opinion of value.)After pregnancy, I don't think that I will keep it in the bed, as I would prefer to lie next to my husband rather than a pillow.Right now I am so large that I can't get near my husband anyway without my belly getting in the way, so it's not a major problem that we have a barrier between us.
The other "star rating deduction" is about the "cover" that comes on it... It is made of a coarse fabric that causes mild discomfort when directly touching my skin. I rectified this problem by sewing my own cover (out of two yards of soft cotton fabric that added additional cost to the use of the product) that I traced from the cover that came with the pillow.This is not a pillow that one can just throw a regular pillow case on, so a custom one must be made or bought (if they even sell them).If you don't have the time or ability to do this, then the "scratchy" fabric could definitely pose a discomfort to sensitive skin. With my homemade cover, there is little STRUCTURALLY that I can complain about.
I DO use it daily and it offers me relief from a certain level of discomfort, however the bottom line is what price you put on comfort.For some, the comfort attained will not justify the price, for others it may be priceless to get even a small amount of relief.
My personal rating is 3/5 stars as it comes.If it were less costly and came with a soft pillow cover, I would change my rating to a 5/5 star.

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The patented Snoogle by Leachco is a full-body solution for expectant moms that replaces the arsenal of pillows you otherwise have to use to get comfy. The Snoogle supports your back to prevent sciatica and lower back pain, tucks between your knees for help with back pain and temperature control, cradles your tummy, and props up your head to aid in breathing and help prevent heartburn and other pregnancy pitfalls.
The Snoogle is made from polyester and comes with a custom pillow you can remove for washing. The Leachco body pillow helps mom wake up refreshed and invigorated--and after baby is born, it is just right to support mother and child for nursing.

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