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Tag: Pregnancy Essentials

  • Summer Infant Pregnancy Body Pillow Review

    A pregnancy body pillow is an absolute essential and has been one of the best things to have during this actual summer we have. I feel it’s typical that we are actually having a hot summer whilst I’m pregnant and it’s been pretty rough going getting to sleep at night however the Summer Infant Body Pillow has made getting comfortable in the evenings and getting to sleep so much easier. Im now 31 weeks pregnant and a deep and peaceful night sleep is a thing of the past for sure so I am doing as much as I can to stay relaxed, comfortable and supported during my pregnancy. Using this pillow with my lovely new bed sheets and Leesa mattress I am absolutely resting more and relaxing easily during this pregnancy than my first.

    There are loads of different shapes and sizes when it comes to pregnancy body pillows. Some take up a lot of room on the bed (much to a partners frustration I’m sure!) and you can kind of make do without one if you have lots of extra pillows however I personally find using a body pillow like the Summer Infant Pregnancy Body Pillow to be much more considerable.

    summer infant pregnancy body pillow

    Pregnancy Body Pillow is…

    So comfortable! It fits around my body really nicely, has a dip for the bump and support for between my legs. It’s lovely and soft, squishy and just like being wrapped up in a hug.

    Supportive! It supports my bump, hip and legs really nicely so that my weight isn’t putting too much strain on certain parts of my body. The pregnancy body pillow has allowed me to almost sleep on my front but mostly kept me on my left side. I do sometimes have to switch sides half way through the night but I don’t have to move the pregnancy body pillow.

    Multiuse! It will be great to use the pregnancy body pillow to help with feeding Baby F when he’s here so that he can get comfy and cosy with me. As he gets older he can use it for a supportive and comfortable seat although in the meantime I think I might still be making great use of it!

    Easy to wash and clean with a zip up removable cover – ideal for pregnancy and of course all the mess babies come with.

    I really don’t see any disadvantages to this pregnancy body pillow. It doesn’t take up as much room as some others might, is comfortable and provides a great amount of comfort and support which is ideal now especially as I’m in the third and final trimester of pregnancy. This pillow would be pretty easy to transport and would have been ideal to take with us on holiday at the start of the month however I’m so glad I have it now!

    If you’re currently expecting you can purchase a Summer Infant Pregnancy Body Pillow for £39.99 RRP and it’s absolutely a pregnancy essential and investment that you will be using throughout.

    Summer Infant Pregnancy Support Pillow showing you three ways to use the pillow during pregnancy and post natal
    Photo from: Summer Infant

    Disclaimer: I received a pregnancy body pillow in exchange for this blog post. All opinions remain my own. 

    For more pregnancy content please head to my hub post which contains links to all my relevant pregnancy based blog posts. My second High Bmi Pregnancy.

  • B Sensible Bed Sheets Review

    B Sensible Bedding offers complete protection and breathable, comfortable and stylish sheets and pillow cases for most sized beds and cots too! I recently received a king size sheet and two pillow cases to feature and they really have come at the perfect time considering I’m on the countdown to my waters breaking in this pregnancy and whilst it might not happen during the night or when I’m actually in bed, I’d rather have as much protection as possible.

    B Sensible Bedding King Size

    B Sensible King Size Sheet & Mattress Protector

    We decided to go for the B Sensible Bedding in grey which nicely goes with our usually purple or Flamingo duvet cover very nicely. B Sensible Bedding offers waterproof protection in their sheets and pillow cases of which it is a little more obvious to tell in the pillow cases as you can feel the waterproof lining but the sheet itself actually feels like any other bed sheet. I love the charcoal colour however there are lots of other options to fit most bedroom colour schemes.

    I would absolutely be looking to get B Sensible Bedding for babies when baby F moves on from his next 2 me crib and into an actual cot of his own as babies mattresses need extra protection whilst their still in nappies really! I love that again they have lots of lovely colours available

    B Sensible Bedding is made of natural materials, naturally anti bacterial and hypoallergenic and no matter how many times you wash it thanks to the Tencel and smartcel fibres they stay fresh, clean and looking like new. Coloured sheets can be washed at 60 whilst white sheets should be washed at 90 and both can be tumble dried on a low to medium heat.

    B Sensible bedding is lovely and soft, it washes really well and the waterproof aspect is a winner for me at this late stage of pregnancy. The single sheets would also be a great option for children who are potty training or might have trouble staying dry at night as the sheets are comfortable and don’t have the noise and crinkly feel that plastic mattress protectors have. B Sensible bedding naturally helps keep you cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter too which is perfect for Adam and I as we can easily overheat. The pillow cases are lovely and soft despite having a noticeable protector in the case and having the cases zip up helps pregnant the pillow from falling out the case in the middle of the night which is really annoying!

    B Sensible Bedding, Waterproof sheet and mattress protector