The best cuddly pillows - to relax & lean on

Cozy pillows are indispensable for relaxed evenings and a good night’s sleep. Here you will find popular test winners as well as my personal recommendations for children and adults.

Not only children love them: cuddly cushions that can be hugged and hugged.

I have tested current models for you and found out what makes a perfect cuddly pillow.

Note: In contrast to conventional pillows , which focus on health and comfort, cuddly pillows meet different needs.

Which these are and which pillows are particularly suitable, that’s what this post is about. They experience:

What properties a good cuddly pillow should have.
Which cuddly pillows are ideal for babies, toddlers and adults.
How you can personalize cuddly pillows or sew them yourself.

Among other things, I have put together these chapters for you:

If you’ve never had a cuddle pillow, you should read it up. A good cuddly pillow fulfills many functions.

Hopefully, all cuddly pillow lovers will find good recommendations and tips for choosing a good cuddly pillow here.

This Nici cuddly pillow for children, for example, is much praised and loved:

Tip: You can find out more about this brand in the article Nici pillows – The 4 sweetest recommendations .

If you are looking for a good pillow for your baby or child instead of a cuddly pillow, I can recommend the buying guide: How to find the right pillow for your baby and toddler .

Index

Why cuddle pillows?

Cuddly pillows satisfy very natural needs for closeness and security. Small children in particular feel more comfortable with a cuddly pillow and often remain calmer in their cots if they have one.

Many popular cuddly pillows are provided with cute animal or comic motifs and are made of particularly soft material.

It feels good to have a pillow like this very close to you.

Anyone who now thinks that cuddly pillows are only recommended for toddlers is far off the mark.

There are also many adults who still use a special pillow.

This is often not as obvious as it is with children, but once learned habits are difficult to break.

Shapes and colors

There are cuddly blankets and pillows in all imaginable shapes and colors. And you can even order cuddly pillows according to your own preferences.

In general, there is only one rule for cuddly pillows: the owner must like the pillow. Since the tastes are different, there are many different cuddly pillows.

With the shapes of the cuddly pillows for children or babies, you should make sure that they are suitable for children.

Note: There are cuddly pillows, for example in the shape of animals, where children can put small parts in their mouths far too easily. This can easily lead to breathing problems.

Avoid overly extravagant shapes for cuddly pillows.

Material

First and foremost, cuddly pillows only follow one principle: They should be as soft and cuddly as possible.

There are cuddly pillows made of memory foam , fleece, eiderdown , cotton and even microfiber.

Since everyone likes other fabrics or prefers “warm” materials to those that have a cool surface, your own taste is also in demand here. There is plenty of choice.

Down pillows & latex are made of natural materials, while synthetic foam pillows like the Flexpillow are cool. It’s best to check out my recommendations below for some inspiration for your pillow purchase.

maintenance

When buying, make sure that either the entire pillow is washable or that you can at least remove the cover and wash it.

Small mishaps occur again and again, especially with small children, in which leftovers from food or bottles can end up on the pillow.

Washable pillows or covers help you to use a cuddly pillow longer.

I also recommend that adults always use washable covers.

Cuddly pillows: recommendations

In the following I will introduce you to some interesting cuddly pillows. In doing so, I made sure to consider the largest possible range of models.

This guarantees that you get the best possible overview and find a suitable pillow.

In terms of price, there are of course significant differences.

You can get simple cuddly pillows for around 10 euros.
High-quality cuddly pillows are more expensive.

In my opinion, the extra charge is often worth it.

Best seller: Nici pillow

These rectangular Nici cuddly pillows in the size 43 × 25 cm have been extremely popular for many years.

They are available in different colors and with different motifs, such as the sloth shown here, a unicorn, a sheep and many other animals.

You get the pillows in pink for girls or in blue for boys.

Cuddly: whale cuddly pillows

A soft, cuddly pillow in the shape of a whale, for sleeping and playing, which is also extremely decorative.

Children of crawling age can use this pillow in size 40x28x12 in a variety of ways as a play animal or as a pillow.

You can wash the entire pillow at 30 degrees. It is part of the sigikid Urban Baby Edition, which also offers many other animal motifs. Recommended age: 0-8 years.

Inexpensive: plush pillow, cuddle accomplice

With a size of 25 × 25 cm, the cuddly accomplice is the ideal cuddly pillow for on the go. Its convenient size makes it easy to take with you anywhere.

The plush material also makes the pillow particularly soft. If you don’t like the printed slogan, you will also find many others to choose from in the range.

Scha (r) f: Shaun the sheep pillow

Sheep are extremely popular in the cuddly pillow segment. This model shows Shirley wearing a sleeping cap. Part of the cuddly toy from the “Sheep Dreams” series even glows in the dark.

It is 30 cm high, made of 100% plush and can be washed at 30 degrees. This model is a cuddly toy that you can also use as a cuddly pillow.

Huge: XXL cuddly pillows

This large, U-shaped cuddly pillow offers many uses for adults.

It’s perfect for side sleepers or during pregnancy. You can also use the pillow at any other time, as it offers a lot of support and snuggling surface.

With a size of 140 × 80 cm, this ergonomically designed XXL cuddly pillow is really huge.

The cover, which is available in blue, pink and gray, can be removed and washed.

Funny: cuddly pillows for single women

This cozy pillow is the perfect gift for single women who are tired of sleeping alone. You can snuggle up to the pillow and place the pillow arm protectively over you.

Even if the idea is really amusing, I find it hard to imagine someone buying this pillow for themselves. As a gift at a party, on the other hand, it could be a real hit.

In addition, this cuddly pillow shows that not only toddlers can use this type of pillow.

Sew cushions yourself

You can find many instructions on the Internet that will help you to sew a cozy pillow for yourself.

If you can sew and have fun doing it, this is an inexpensive option. In addition, you can use exactly the materials that you like best.

If you want to sew a cuddly pillow yourself, you can also give it a name or motif. Heart cuddly pillows, for example, are very popular.

Here you will find simple instructions for beginners to sew a pillow cover for your cozy pillow yourself.

Another variant is to embroider cushions. You can also add funny sayings or names to your favorite cuddly pillow.

Personalized cozy pillows

In many online shops you have the option of having photos or other motifs printed on pillows.

You can use almost any image file to design the pillow with.

Especially with our little ones, cots and pillows with individual motifs are a hit.

If you are thinking about having a cuddly pillow personally printed, you should always pay attention to the quality of the pillow.

Since personalized pillows can be found in shops that specialize more in photo products, the quality of the pillows unfortunately often leaves a lot to be desired.

Tip : Order only one printed pillowcase, which you can then use with your favorite cuddly pillow.

Here is an example of one of the numerous online shops where you can design pillows with photos according to your wishes.

Conclusion: cuddly pillows are versatile and beautiful

As you can see, there is a huge selection in the cuddle pillow section.

There are cushions and blankets for babies and toddlers as well as for all other age groups.
Thanks to the individual prints, you can also order a personal cuddly pillow for your husband, wife or friends.

Since cuddly pillows are often used, it is worth investing in quality.

With cuddly pillows for children, make sure that they do not harbor unnecessary buttons, zippers or other dangers.

Before buying a cuddly pillow, allergy sufferers should always check that the materials used do not contain any harmful substances.

The best cuddly pillows – to relax & lean on