The best pregnancy pillows to make sleeping more comfy, tested by experts and mums-to-be

Score: 91/100

When feeding your newborn, you want a well-filled, supportive pillow that won’t move around or slip on your lap. This is where Hippychick’s Feeding Pillow comes in. It ties around your waist, allowing you to sit comfortably on any chair, sofa or bed and still have a stable surface for feeding.

Testers found the microbead filling provided just the right height to save your arms from fatigue and one confirmed that the firmness "kept [her baby] in a comfortable position throughout the feed." We appreciated the machine washable cover, and you can also purchase replacement covers, allowing you to keep your pillow looking fresh.

Score: 91/100

Testers loved this pregnancy pillow from BBhugme because of its sleek design, pretty colourways and, most importantly, its functionality. It’s a long sausage-shaped pillow with a BPA-free (a chemical used to make certain plastic) microbead filling, which we found easy to squish around and adjust. Panellists noted that it's much lighter than other pregnancy pillows on the market, too.

You can also move the end clips (called pebbles) to adjust the firmness level – move further into the centre for firmer support or outwards for a softer pillow – to create the perfect pillow for your bump.

This makes it more versatile, as you can adjust it as your needs change throughout your pregnancy and for using afterwards as a feeding pillow. The outer cover was a little tricky to get back on post-wash and it's a pricey option; however, if you can splash the cash, it’s a worthy buy.

Score: 89/100

The unique shape of this pillow won our expert over. They appreciated its large, supportive style, which makes it adaptable to a range of sleeping positions and different uses. Its extra back pillow helps prevent you from rolling onto your back in your sleep and the long, curved section is perfect for offering support to your legs, hips and bump. Note that it can be tricky to adjust and reposition when turning over in bed.

The cushion is well-padded though, and one panellist said they loved using it for extra support on the sofa. You can also use it as a feeding pillow after you give birth, making it a fantastic, versatile buy.

Score: 88/100

This 3-in-1 pregnancy pillow has been created with both support and style in mind (it’s designed by an architect who’s also a mum, after all). A soft, cool-to-the-touch, organic cotton cover encases the C-shaped pillow, and our tester liked the firm, yet yielding, feel, which will keep you comfortable throughout every stage of pregnancy.

While you can’t adjust the firmness of the pillow, it still offers flexibility. The ends can be tucked under your head or placed between the legs to promote a neutral pelvic position, and the middle can be used to give your bump support when you're sleeping on your side. Plus, the two ends cleverly unzip and detach to create a feeding pillow for when your baby arrives.

We also loved the beautiful cover designs, which are available to buy separately, so you can switch up the style whenever you fancy. The cover was a little tricky to get back on the pillow, but this is a compromise we’re happy to make.

Score: 88/100

This affordable buy was labelled a "must have" by one panel member, especially for the later days of pregnancy. It works in a similar way to C-shaped pillows, and has a more pointed middle section (like a V-shape) and can be used to prop yourself up on the sofa or in bed.

Our expert thought it was a good option for wrapping around the body, with one end providing extra support, which is great for breastfeeding. They appreciated its full, firm padding but found the point of the V compressed a little too much when placed between the knees while side-sleeping. This didn't prove an issue for our pregnant mums though with one saying the pillow gave them "the best sleep since becoming pregnant."

We’d recommend getting one of the covers available for extra protection but the whole thing is machine washable anyway so it can be easily cleaned if it does get stained or sweaty.

Score: 82/100

Designed in collaboration with pregnancy experts (including chiropractors, midwives and physiotherapists) to support side-sleeping, this is a great buy for getting a comfortable, supported night’s sleep.

It has a section called the 'knee blade', which slips between your legs to keep your knees and ankles separated and your hips aligned, easing pressure on those key areas. It also means you’re less likely to change position and roll onto your back, which one panel member said she appreciated as she moved into her third trimester. The top section feels soft and squidgy and can be moved around to help you get comfy, but it isn't long enough to offer any head support.

It doesn't have the same versatility and longevity offered by some of the other pillows we tested. Our panellists would have liked an attachment or wedge to support your back or the other side of the body. It's designed for sleep so doesn't double as a nursing pillow. However, if you're looking for a pillow to encourage side sleeping, it delivers.

This ergonomic nursing pillow from popular baby brand Inglesina has been crafted to provide optimal support for mum and baby during long (and sometimes tiring) feeding sessions. Its heart-shaped design helps encourage good posture – preventing you from hunching over – while relieving pressure around the back and shoulders. We also like the handy adjustable strap, which keeps the pillow in place so you don’t have to keep readjusting it mid-feed.

It helps position your baby at the right angle for comfortable feeding, and features two sides with different firmness levels, so you can simply flip it over as they grow. It’s made from temperature-regulating bamboo and breathable 3D mesh fabric to prevent overheating, while the inner lining is water-repellent and stain-resistant to prevent milk from soaking through to the padding.

There’s no getting around it – you’ll need a large bed to accommodate this U-shaped pillow from Momcozy (or banish your other half to the spare room), but once you’re cocooned inside, it delivers serious comfort – especially when you're feeling big, achy and struggling to settle at night.

According to one pregnant member of the GH team, it delivers stellar support around the back, shoulders, hips and bump. It makes side sleeping significantly more comfortable, while the soft, breathable cover – which can be removed for easy cleaning – feels smooth and gentle against the skin. It’s also ultra versatile – it doubles up as a great back support when reading in bed or watching TV on the sofa and even nursing when the little one arrives.