Floor pillows just like the pregnancy pillows are an important accessory to have around the home. Not only are they useable around the home they are also handy even at the office and in schools. They create additional seating space when you run out either at home or any of these places in a relaxed manner. To describe them, they are essentially oversized cushions that come in different sizes and shapes. They are different from pillows for pregnancy. Floor pillows are also available in different colors from bright colored versions to dull colored ones that can easily match any environment.
I find the best of these pillows to use on the floor being the ones that do not easily become flat after sitting on them due to the pressure and weight of a person’s body (I give a comparison below between pillows for the floor and pregnancy pillows). If you make a mistake of purchasing those badly designed ones, they are of a very poor quality and will likely leave you disappointed and perhaps even with total loss of confidence in floor pillows. Floor type pillows also play a significant role in protecting your wooden floors from scratches and other such damage. Kids will also love them for comfortable video game enjoyment. Even better are the pillows that are big enough to accommodate both adults and children and have a handle to easily carry from one place to the other.
The typical pillows for my floor that I would recommend have the following characteristics;
- Have dimensions measuring at least 20×20 inches
- Square type pillows (this is my personal preference but really doesn’t matter any design will do).
- Try and get those filled with 100% post consumer fiberfill this helps the environment by diverting plastic bottles from being buried in landfills.
- I also find those with decorated edges a little more fancy and nicer than plain ones.
- If you get ones with a thick cover you will also be able to use them outdoors
The Difference Between Floor Pillows And Pregnancy Pillows
Since this sit eis also about pillows used in pregnancy, I will also make it clear that there is a clear and marked difference between pillows for home leisure that we use on the floor and pregnancy pillows used by pregnant women. If you are an expecting mother, you will need the correct pillow designed for pregnancy. Pregnancy pillows save a specific purpose which floor type pillows will not address. This includes dealing with back pain, gastric reflux, and nasal congestion relief. Pregnancy pillows will also prepare the baby to be in position for delivery quicker and with less labor pain.
Unlike floor type pillows pillows used in pregnancy have a special ergonomic design that lacks in floor pillows which are essentially designed to create a more relaxed sitting place around the home or office. For example, a pregnancy pillow is essentially a full body pillow able to support your head and neck, your entire back, your belly as well as your legs whilst lying down. The same cannot be said about floor pillows which are on average 20×20 inches or a little more bigger and overall cannot accommodate an adult sleeping in a relaxed position. Pregnancy type pillows are designed to conform to your body as mentioned from head to toe.
Conclusion
With this differences exposed, a floor pillow should therefore not be taken for a pregnancy pillow due to the potentially harmful effects on both the mother and the baby. In looking at the different floor pillows available on the market I feel the Greendale Home Fashions 20-Inch Square Floor Pillow is worth considering. I recomemnd it. If you are looking for a pregnancy pillow see my article on pregnancy pillow overview.