The bigger your bump, the harder it is to get comfy at night? A body pillow is your best ally: it helps you stay in your favourite position all night long, cradling your bump and your back. Find out how to use it!
Why can sleeping with a bump be tricky?
No matter how tired you feel (and that’s very tired!), you may not get as much rest as you’d like, especially at night.
Maybe you can’t find a comfortable position, you keep getting up to go to the loo, or your little one decides it’s playtime just as you’re dozing off. Sometimes you simply wake up for no reason at all.
A growing bump, a slightly heavier dinner and more trips to the bathroom at night can all make it harder to drift off.
Many mums-to-be find it hard to get a good night’s sleep and feel rather sleepy during the day.
Why a good night’s sleep matters
Sleeping well while you’re expecting helps you feel rested and ready for the day.
Restless nights leave you tired the next day, a little grumpy and less focused, and everything feels like more of an effort.
That’s why it’s worth making your nights as cosy as possible. A few simple habits can help: a light dinner without too many sweets or spicy foods, a relaxing evening routine and some movement during the day, like a nice walk or a yoga class.
The most effective thing you can do? Use a body pillow that helps you find your comfiest sleeping position and supports the weight of your bump.
A body pillow: your new best friend
What is a body pillow, and why do mums-to-be love it so much?
It’s a long, soft pillow designed especially for the last months with a bump: it supports your back, your bump and your legs, day and night, so you can stay comfortable in your favourite position.
Some models, like Koala Hugs, can also be used for daytime naps, to support your back and keep your legs comfortably raised.
What’s the comfiest way to sleep with a bump?
Many mums-to-be love lying on their side, gently curled up, with the body pillow between their bent knees, supporting their head and bump. It’s a cosy, wrapped-up position that feels just like a hug.
Why do many mums-to-be stop sleeping on their back or tummy?
As the months go by, lying on your back means carrying the full weight of your bump, which many mums-to-be find uncomfortable.
Sleeping on your tummy, on the other hand, simply becomes less and less practical as your bump grows.
Changing the position you’ve slept in all your life is by no means easy. Even with the best intentions, you’ll probably toss and turn during the night. That’s another reason to choose a body and nursing pillow: it helps you stay comfortably in the position you’ve chosen.
How to use a body pillow while you’re expecting
Lie on your side with your knees bent, resting your head on one end of your body and nursing pillow and placing the other end between your knees. This way, the pillow wraps around and supports your bump.
Why place the pillow between your knees?
With a soft cushion between your knees, your legs rest at a comfortable distance from each other and you don’t slide forwards during the night: your bump has plenty of room and you feel nicely cradled.
Koala Hugs: much more than a body pillow
Lie on your side and hug your Koala Hugs, just like a koala would: waking up refreshed will no longer be just a dream!
Use it during the day too, as a backrest when you’re sitting or semi-reclining, for extra comfort. Koala Hugs Plus also comes with an extra cushion: place it behind your neck or your back for even more support!
With Koala Hugs Plus you won’t roll over in your sleep, because the extra cushion behind your back helps you stay in position.
But that’s not all: Koala Hugs is also a nursing pillow. At feeding time it takes the weight off your arms, shoulders and neck, and offers soft support for your baby’s head.
Plus, you can use it for Tummy Time and for your little one’s first attempts at crawling.
Koala Hugs is one of those newborn essentials every new mum loves: it will quickly become your closest companion while you’re expecting, at feeding time and throughout your baby’s first year!
