7 Best Pregnancy Pillows With Nontoxic Materials (2024)
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Our team reviewed dozens of pregnancy pillows to find organic and nontoxic options that are comfortable, supportive, and safe for you and your growing baby. These are our top picks.
Counting sheep, or counting kicks to the bladder? Anyone who’s been pregnant knows the difficulty of getting that much-needed sleep during those crucial months. From the increased movement (it’s practically science that fetuses love midnight karate) to the diminishing real estate (oof!), it’s almost impossible to get comfy enough for a full eight hours by the third trimester.
According to a 2021 study, pregnancy pillows can improve sleep quality, especially if you’re new to side sleeping. While they aren’t a silver bullet, pregnancy pillows can offer significant support to a pregnant body. Since side-sleeping is an ideal position for optimal circulation, getting that extra support for your neck, hip alignment, and growing belly is essential.
Why consider nontoxic or organic pillows?
Unlike traditional box store pillows, organic pregnancy pillows are made with nontoxic materials and free from harmful chemicals, so you can focus on getting quality rest for yourself and your baby. That’s right: organic and nontoxic means no off-gassing or strange smells (or weird fillers). Quality materials also offer more support, as they are crafted carefully and, sometimes, even made to order by smaller brands.
Our methodology & criteria:
- ORGANIC | Each of these brands uses non-toxic and organic materials for pregnancy pillows — no toxic chemicals or off-gassing!
- COMFORT | Comfort is key — our editors have personally tested these pillows and scoured online reviews to find the best of the best so you can have optimal comfort during your pregnancy.
- PRICE | Each of the brands we’ve included offers a fair value for the pillow’s cost. We considered durability, longevity, and ease of cleaning. These pillows can last beyond pregnancy and make great body pillows for after pregnancy, too.
- SOCIAL GOOD | The brands below have a variety of social good and environmental initiatives and are brands we love to support.
While you’re probably busy stocking up or creating a registry of essential items for your new baby, don’t forget about yourself: here are our favorite organic maternity clothes, nursing bras, and the best natural prenatal vitamins. To upgrade your sleep beyond pregnancy, check out our organic mattress guide.
1. Bearaby
Best For | An ergonomic body pillow for before, during, and after pregnancy
Nontoxic & Organic Materials | GOLS-certified Melofoam™, GOTS-certified 100% organic cotton cover
Price | $199–$328
From one of our very favorite weighted blanket brands comes this squishy ergonomic body pillow—perfect for before, during, and after your pregnancy. Called “The Cuddler,” Bearaby’s newest innovation is made of GOLS-certified Melofoam™ (basically an all-natural rubber foam that is soft and conforming). What we love most is that, in addition to the white organic cotton cover, you can select covers in warm and cozy colors to match your bedroom or baby nursery. The only downside (which isn’t really a downside) is that it’s quite large at 75” x 8” — our editors wish they could carry it with them everywhere!
Customer Review | “So pleased I finally purchased this. I was intimated by the high cost and after months of looking – I finally decided I was worth this. The best purchase. While I don’t sleep with this, I do use for lounging. It supports my joints- hips, shoulders and back. I don’t get up off the sofa aching. The versatility and lots of different shapes you can make this into. Very supportive- a perfect blend of support and softness.Highly recommend!” – Kathryn P. (Read all reviews.)
2. Coyuchi
Best For | Hip alignment
Nontoxic & Organic Materials | GOLS-certified organic Dunlop latex, organic cotton
Price | $248
Coyuchi’s organic latex body pillow is the perfect, huggable solution for side sleepers who need support between their knees. The large body pillow is designed to fit around you so that your spine and hips are secured in a snug, supported position all night long. The GOLS-certified latex filling is firm yet plush, and the organic cotton case is removable for easy cleaning, making this cozy body pillow a winner for pregnancy and beyond.
Customer Review | “I purchased this for my partner who had been sleeping with multiple pillows supporting her legs. She loves this pillow and it has now replaced all other pillows she was using for her legs. Success.” – John P. (Read all reviews.)
3. Naturepedic
Best For | Restless sleepers
Nontoxic & Organic Materials | Organic cotton & PLA plant-based filling
Price | $219
While not strictly a maternity pillow, Naturepedic‘s body pillow is a comfortable, safe, and nontoxic pillow for the side-sleeping months of pregnancy. With fill made from non-GMO sugarcane, this certified vegan pillow comes with an impressive pedigree of safety certifications, a 100-night trial, and 1 year warranty to book. Encased in a moisture-wicking organic cotton sateen, you’ll be cozy and cool all night long.
Customer Review | “I use this pillow every night. I am a side sleeper, who just recently had neck and nerve issues. I purchased these pillows solely for that reason. The first night sleeping on them, I woke the next day feeling more revived.” – Nikki (Read all reviews.)
4. Snuggle Me Organic
Best For | Belly and feeding support
Nontoxic & Organic Materials | Organic cotton
Price | $82
For a minimal and highly versatile support option, we love the Snuggle Me Organic Feeding Support pillow. This compact crescent-shaped pillow is a low-key workhorse, easily wedged beneath your belly during sleep or in your lumbar while sitting. Available in a wide range of cute hues like gingerbread or gumdrop, these organic cotton pillows are soft, comfy, and safe to use as a feeding pillow too when the time comes!
5. Boppy
Best For | Budget-friendly support wedge
Nontoxic & Organic Materials | Organic cotton cover
Price | $25
The Boppy Pregnancy Wedge offers firm, pinpoint support for moms before and after birth. Its compact design makes it perfect for travel or lower back support while sitting. The wedge provides precise support for your bump, back, and knees, helping with posture and hip alignment. The best part about Boppy is that transitions seamlessly to postpartum support, ideal for nursing or daily back comfort. (Plus it’s a steal for budget conscious folks!)
Customer Review | “This was a really wise purchase for me! I use it sleeping on my side AND to prop up my back on the couch. I’m sure once baby is here I’ll use it in some other creative way. Really glad I bought this, highly recommend.” – Jena G. (Read all reviews.)
6. Mini Camp
Best For | Thoughtful designs
Nontoxic & Organic Materials | OEKO-TEX Certified fiber balls, organic kapok, GOTS-certified cotton
Price | $93–$163
If you’re not sure what style of pregnancy pillow you need, Mini Camp’s collection of C-shaped, U-shaped, and lumbar pillows will take care of all your needs! Their bestselling U-shaped pillow is made with luxury GOTS certified 100% fine poplin cotton, offering extra comfort and breathability. Designed to provide head-to-toe support for your belly, back, knees, and shoulders, it’s perfect for expectant mothers, those with neck or back pain, or anyone needing a good night’s sleep. Choose between PES fiber balls made from recycled PET bottles or organic kapok for the filling.
Customer Review | “Customer service is so kind and responds very quickly! We just received a pillow today and it is perfect. It is so comfy and big and my son is already obsessed with it!!! BUY IT!” – Cassandra (Read all reviews.)
7. Woolroom
Best For | Fully machine-washable pillows
Nontoxic & Organic Materials | Organic UK wool, organic cotton
Price | $230
Woolroom’s crafted the world’s first organic washable wool “V” shaped pillow, made from certified organic British wool and cotton. Hand-crafted in the EU, this pillow is fully machine washable and features a quilted cover that adds comfort and regulates temperature. Its firmness is customizable with a zipper, and the filling is made of 100% traceable, washable British wool balls. Give it a whirl with Woolroom’s 30-night sleep trial!
Customer Review | “Absolutely love this pillow. And I also bought a body pillow which is also wonderful. Would highly recommend, quality is outstanding and customer service as well.” -Anonymous (Read all reviews.)
Featured image by Bearaby
