At a Glance
- 11×17 inch Boop Hugging Pillow offers dense memory-foam support for side sleepers with larger chests.
- The pillow’s compact shape lets you hug it or use it for chest/arm support.
- It’s a budget-friendly option compared to larger body pillows, with optional $40 silk case.
- Why it matters: Side sleepers with larger chests often struggle for support; Boop gives a lightweight, affordable solution.
A new pillow might change the side-sleeping experience for those with larger chests. Hannah E. Clearwater reviews the Boop Hugging Pillow, a tiny 11×17-inch memory-foam pillow designed to cradle the chest and provide arm support. The review also compares it to a handful of other body pillows popular with side sleepers.
The Boop Hugging Pillow in Detail
The Boop Hugging Pillow is a bow-tie-shaped pillow that measures 11 × 17 inches. It is filled with super-dense memory foam and comes with a polyester cover. An optional silk case costs $40 and is designed to be silky smooth against sensitive skin while wicking moisture.
- Dimensions: 11 × 17 inches
- Fill: Memory foam
- Cover: Polyester
- Adjustable: No
- Machine Washable: No
Comparing Side-Sleeper Body Pillows
Many body pillows on the market cater to side sleepers, but they vary widely in size, fill, and price. Below is a quick comparison of the most popular options.
| Pillow | Dimensions | Fill | Cover | Adjustable | Machine Washable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boop Hugging Pillow | 11 × 17 inches | Memory foam | Polyester | No | No |
| Snuggle-Pedic Body Pillow | 20 × 54 inches | Shredded memory foam | Bamboo | No | Yes |
| Sleep Number Cool Comfortfit Body Pillow | 54 × 18 inches | 75% foam, 25% polyester, 35% polyethylene, 65% polyester | Polyester | No | No (only cover) |
| Tempur-Pedic Body Pillow | 14 × 48 inches | Memory foam | Polyester knit | No | No (only cover) |
| Slumber Cloud UltraCool Body Pillow | 20 × 48 inches | Down-alternative fiberfill | Polyester with Outlast Technology coating on one side, polyester jersey knit cover on the other side | No | Yes |
| Utopia Bedding Full Body Pillow | 20 × 54 inches | 100% virgin polyester | Polyester | No | No |
| Bedgear Body Pillow | 54 × 15 inches | Blend of shredded polyurethane foam and polyfill | Air-X knit gray fabric, other side silky, Ver-Tex cooling cover | No | No (only cover) |
| Bbhugme Pregnancy Pillow | 55-57 × 7.5 inches | Ultra-fine microbeads | 95% cotton, 5% spandex jersey | Yes | No (only cover) |
| Momcozy Huggable U-Shaped Maternity Body Pillow | 57 × 27.6 inches | Polyester | Polyester or cotton | Yes | No (only cover) |
| Buffy Body Pillow | 20 × 54 inches | Recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate) | Sateen weave Tencel lyocell shell | No | Not specified |
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What to Look For
Side sleepers need a pillow that provides support between the arms and key pressure points like the knees. The right balance of firmness and softness is crucial; too firm can feel heavy, too soft may lack support. Shape matters too-U or C-shaped pillows offer more overall support but can feel hot, while a simple rectangular pillow may be lighter.
- Size: long enough to support arms and knees
- Firmness: balance between support and comfort
- Fill type: memory foam, polyester, or a blend
- Cover material: breathable, moisture-wicking
- Washability: machine washable or not
Key Takeaways
- The Boop Hugging Pillow is the smallest, 11 × 17 inches, and is ideal for hugging or chest support.
- Larger body pillows offer more coverage but at higher price and bulk.
- Side sleepers should consider size, firmness, fill, and cover when choosing.
Side sleepers with larger chests may find the Boop Hugging Pillow a practical, affordable solution, while those needing more extensive support might opt for a larger body pillow.
