"What IS a body pillow" you ask? Technically, a body pillow is a long, narrow full body pillow that is designed to provide support and comfort to the whole body while sleeping. You can spoon them, squash them, or generally lean on them for some added sleeping support depending on your personal needs. Basically, a body pillow is a lot like a human-sized teddy bear, without the creepy eyes and unnerving stare, and for a plus-size body they can be an actual game changer for better sleep.
The Big Fig Adjustable Body Pillow is your new sleep BFF, as it’s designed specifically for plus-size sleepers with added length, firmer (yet adjustable support) and cooling technology to keep you chilled out.
Here are some of the reasons your bigger figure definitely needs a body pillow:
Improved spinal alignment: Are you a bigger bodied side sleeper who feels like their back is the only Zzzs in your sleep? Big Fig's extra long body pillow is a good choice for you. It can help get you straightened out. This shredded memory foam body pillow helps align your spine, which can reduce the risk of back pain and improve your overall posture, even when you aren’t sleeping!
Enhanced comfort: Your mattress should NEVER dip or roll you to the middle, but that doesn’t mean you want to sleep completely on your stomach or flat on your back. Body pillows can provide pressure relief, by supporting and cushioning your body at different angles, making it easier to get comfortable and fall asleep.
Reduced snoring: We aren’t saying you snore, but if your partner is threatening to record your nighttime symphony and post it on social media… we have a suggestion. Sleeping with a body pillow can help reduce snoring by keeping your airway open and your head and neck in a more neutral position. It won't turn you into stomach sleepers, but when you find the best body pillow for full figured sleepers, you can find comfort in any sleeping position.
Decreased pressure on joints: Crackling like a glow stick without the fun of actually giving off colored light? By giving some extra firm support, a big body pillow can help relieve pressure on your joints, which can be a huge help for people with more weight to support or medical concerns like arthritis or other joint conditions.
Relief for pregnancy-related discomfort: Growing a human is no joke! Body pillows can be particularly helpful for pregnant people, as they can help alleviate back pain, pelvic pain, and other discomforts associated with pregnancy. It can’t help you with the whole newborns don’t sleep thing though…sorry.
Improved circulation: Great sleep is a topic that always gets our blood flowing! And it turns out that a body pillow can help promote better circulation. By taking pressure off certain areas of the body, a body pillow could be especially beneficial for people who suffer from poor circulation or edema.
Ok but ‘how exactly do you use a body pillow’, you ask? Like this:
Support for side sleeping: Channel your “big spoon” energy! If you sleep on your side, you can place the body pillow between your legs to help align your spine and reduce pressure on your hips and lower back. You can also hug the body pillow to provide support and cushioning for your shoulders and upper body.
Pregnancy support: Pregnant women can place the body pillow under their belly and between their legs to help alleviate discomfort and improve sleep. This reduces pressure on their lower back and might help them get some extra sleep, you know until they have a newborn sleep schedule to adjust to.
Back support: You can place the body pillow behind your back while lying on your side or lean against it while lying on your back. This supports your lower back and can help relieve pain, making facing your morning a little easier.
Travel comfort: We know you can’t really take your Big Fig Mattress with you on vacation (even if you really want to) but we like to offer support no matter where you roam! Body pillows can be used for comfort during long trips, such as on airplanes or in cars. You can hug the body pillow or lean against it for support and cushioning during the journey. They can also make sleeping on a mattress that isn’t your usual set up, just a little more bearable.
Relaxation: Going beyond just sleeping, body pillows can also be used for relaxation and meditation. You can place the body pillow under your knees while lying on your back or hug it while sitting or reclining to promote a sense of calm and comfort.
Why Choose an Adjustable Body Pillow?
You are one of a kind, unique and … if we can say so … amazing! And we want to make sure you have a supportive body pillow that fits your unique needs. You COULD buy a run of the mill body pillow and hope it holds up, but we might suggest getting something specifically designed to support a bigger figure, a plus-size frame, a heavier sleeper… Pick your adjectives, but if you’re a BFF (Big Fig Fan) we’ve got you covered.
Adjusting the firmness of your Big Fig Cooling Body Pillow is a lot like playing with clay - you can squish it and mold it to your liking! The Big Fig Cooling Body Pillow starts off fully filled and firm to support the weight of a plus-size sleeper. But, if you want a softer and squishier pillow, you can simply remove some filling until it's super soft or find your Goldilocks medium firm middle ground. It's up to you!
Then loosen up the remaining stuffing by shaking and kneading the pillow like you would knead a ball of dough. Repeat until you have a Goldilocks situation... you know… “just right”. Just make sure you save the excess filling in case you need to tweak the body pillow firmness again later!
You can also add stuffing back into the pillow to make it firmer and more supportive. Once you’ve refilled the pillow you can give it a good squish and punch to redistribute the filling inside. It's like being a pillow artist - you can adjust the final product to get the perfect texture, or in this case, firmness, and comfort. So go ahead, give your body pillow a good squeeze or add some fluff to make it just right for you!
