No one could have prepared me for my pregnancy experience and they definitely couldn’t have prepared me for what came after. I had heard of pregnancy pillows and thought they were a little silly. Why would anyone need a gigantic pillow to sleep comfortably? It didn’t take me long to find out. Before I was even showing, my hips started to hurt.
Very early in my first pregnancy I was mystified as to why my hips ached. I hadn’t even felt the baby move yet and had barely gained any weight. Apparently, this is pretty common. Pregnancy hormones relax your ligaments and loosen your pelvic bones so they can shift and open for childbirth. Pregnancy pillows help support your back, neck, belly, knees, and hips so you can sleep more comfortably.
At the time, I didn’t want to invest in a pillow I’d only use for a few months. Little did I know that I would have two more babies over the next few years and continue to have hip pain today, over seventeen years after the birth of my first child. Needless to say, I wish I had splurged and gotten the pillow!
Fast forward to today. I have three teens and my aging body gets the better of me almost every day, especially my right hip which I injured over 5 years ago. Rolling over in bed is painful and because I’ve been trying to sleep with a pillow between my knees to help alleviate some of the pain, it’s more difficult to roll over too.
When Noah Silverman, the founder of Plufl, the world’s FIRST dog bed for humans reached out to tell me about their new product, it was like a prayer had been answered!
Hugl is the world’s best, supportive cooling body pillow! It reminds me of the pillows that are marketed as pregnancy pillows but I love that Hugl is designed for everyone! This large, U shaped pillow is made with a blend of moisture wicking viscose bamboo and self-cooling PE fabric that will keep you cool all night long. I love this feature because I live in Arizona where it is hot for much of the year. I am also of the age where it’s possible to start experiencing hot flashes and night sweats so this pillow will help me stay cool.
The supportive memory foam and fibre filling is easily adjustable and helps relieve tension where you need it. It doesn’t get lumpy and is super comfortable! I love the U shape design because I can roll over and not have to take the pillow with me — I always have support with the pillow between my knees which really helps with hip pain.
Another thing I love about the Hugl is it’s versatility. I’m one of those people that likes to hang out in bed, work on my laptop, scroll my phone, or watch Netflix. You can bend and fold the pillow multiple ways to support sitting in bed and even working on a laptop! The loop and snap pieces help keep your pillow folded and exactly where you want it.
Hugl isn’t just for women either! In fact, I think it would make a great gift for just about anyone on your holiday shopping list! It comes in 2 sizes, standard and large, based on your height. There are also two color options as well — grey or white. The zippered cover is removable for easy machine washing.
Since using Hugl, I’ve been getting a better night’s rest and waking up with less hip pain. In conjunction with some other things I’ve been trying including Collagen Peptides, and walking more everyday, I’m managing my pain better than ever before. Even if you don’t struggle with hip pain, this pillow is super comfy and I highly recommend it! You can find out more at www.weareplufl.com and if you hurry, you can take advantage of their early Black Friday Sale of $100 off!!