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Sleep is vital to your health, and if you’re not getting good sleep for whatever reason, whether that’s a sore neck, an aching shoulder, or discomfort during pregnancy, you could potentially be putting your health at risk. You’ve been looking into pillows and bedding to help, and you’ve been shopping for a body pillow specifically. You’ve looked at Mellow, read the reviews, seen its following on your socials and the TikTok Shop, and you want to know what else is out there before you commit.
You’re a side sleeper and you want something with structure, a pillow that can hold your weight without going flat by 2 a.m. Maybe even something to snuggle and hold onto while you’re sleeping. Before you hit purchase on Mellow, let’s review what else is on the market right now. Some of these pillows lean more clinical, built around a specific ache or a specific sleep position. Others are built for adjustability, so you can add or remove the filling until you land on what you want.
Here’s how they compare.
Mellow BodyAlign Cooling Pillow
Mellow’s BodyAlign uses a three-point support zone for the arms, hips, and knees, and the Plus+ version extends that to four points by adding calf support. The curve is meant to move with you as you shift through the night, and the cover is a cooling, breathable fabric that’s fully machine washable.
The shape of both versions is thoughtful and designed with orthopedic specialists. The BodyAlign runs $49.99, and the BodyAlign Plus+ is $59.99, so there’s a $10 price difference between the two versions, and you get four color options with the Plus+ and six with the original BodyAlign.
Reviews are mixed on Mellow’s BodyAlign and across its catalog. Some Reddit users have pointed out that it doesn’t use memory foam and instantly rebounds rather than holding a shape. Others have flagged a difficult return process and inconsistent customer service.
Mellow is also newer to the pillow and bedding space and has grown mostly through social media, so it doesn’t have as long a track record of reviews as some of the more established names below.
MedCline Therapeutic Body Pillow
MedCline is the most clinical brand on this list. Its pillows are highly reviewed on its own site, and the Therapeutic Body Pillow is designed to support side sleeping and improve overall body alignment. There are three versions to choose from, Classic, Cooling, and Pregnancy, along with sizing based on your height, with the smaller size built for people 5’1″ and under. Pricing across the MedCline line is on the higher end and runs over $100, with a couple of options over $200.
I have bad shoulders, and I’ve used a MedCline shoulder relief pillow that came with a therapeutic body pillow. It took some getting used to. For me, it never quite broke in the way I expected, it stayed firmer than I would have liked. That said, you can add or remove the fill to customize the feel for your body and preferences, which helps if your first impression is as mixed as mine was. It’s also designed to support your neck and is often recommended during pregnancy, when the need for full-body alignment tends to change week to week, and sleeping while pregnant is so hard. Plus, the cover is removable and machine washable.
This is a pillow that’s priced and marketed as therapeutic first. It’s a strong choice if you’re pregnant, or dealing with shoulder pain, or acid reflux, but it’s not really a comfort-first pick. MedCline does offer free ground shipping within the contiguous U.S. and backs the pillow with a one-year warranty.
Coop Sleep Goods Original Adjustable Body Pillow
Coop shows up on a lot of best body pillow lists. The Original Adjustable is filled with a blend of shredded memory foam and microfiber, and because the fill is removable, you can customize the firmness to whatever your body actually needs. That adjustability is the pillow’s biggest strength. It also holds GreenGuard Gold and CertiPUR-US certifications, and the cover is breathable and machine washable. It gets positive reviews for being budget friendly and comfortable for side sleeping across pretty much every body type.
The one tradeoff is size. At 20 by 54 inches, it’s extra long and wide, and some reviewers have said that’s a drawback if they share a bed or have limited space. And the adjustability that makes this pillow so appealing can also be the downside. You’re the one doing the work here, adding or pulling fill until you land on a setup that fits, rather than buying something that’s already tuned to how you sleep. For some people that works, and for others it’s just something else they need to do before bed.
MoonSleep MoonSpoon
MoonSleep is the most different on this list. Every other brand here is solving for a specific problem, a curve for a certain joint, a support zone, an adjustable fill so you can dial in the firmness under your neck or shoulder.
But maybe you’re not trying to fix a joint or a specific ache at all. Maybe you just like the feeling of holding something when you sleep. The MoonSpoon is designed for every side sleeper who wants more support and something to hug and hold onto at night.
The MoonSpoon is a large, oversized pillow shaped like a moon, built to provide full-body support from shoulder to knee. That crescent shape is what sets it apart from the rest of this list. It curves with you instead of just sitting against you, which is what makes it possible to actually wrap your arms around it rather than just resting a limb on top. If offers both the support and the cozy, cuddling feel you’re looking for to help you sleep.
The cover is a soft, cooling eucalyptus-derived Lyocell, and the fill is a plush down-alternative that’s supportive without feeling stiff, so it holds its shape through the night instead of flattening out. Its original style comes in seven colors, and the satin version in three. The MoonSpoon isn’t trying to be anything like these other pillows. It’s soft, it’s cozy, and it’s meant to be held.
Which pillow is for you?
There’s more to a body pillow than being a basic extra-large pillow. Shape, fill, and firmness all change how it actually feels once you’re lying on it, not just how it looks in photos online or on the shelf of a store.
If you’re dealing with a specific issue like shoulder pain or acid reflux, and your doctor is recommending a particular sleep position, MedCline may be the one for you. Coop gives you the most control and adjustability. Mellow gets you defined support zones at a lower price point. MoonSpoon gives you something different again: a unique shape with that warm, hold-onto-something-while-you-sleep kind of comfort.