Boppy
Pregnancy Support Wedge
7.2/10 overall£14.99
A small, portable foam wedge for targeted belly or back support, sized for travel or under-desk use rather than a full night's sleep.
Not every pregnancy pillow need is a full-size bed pillow. Boppy's wedge is a compact, firm foam triangle designed to slot under the belly or lower back for a few degrees of targeted lift — useful propped against a sofa cushion, tucked behind your back at a desk, or thrown in an overnight bag when a full body pillow isn't practical to travel with.
Against the full-size Dreamgenii or PharMeDoc U-shape, the wedge trades all-round bed coverage for portability and a much lower price — it's a genuinely useful second, travel-friendly item rather than a replacement for a proper body pillow at home.
What we liked
- Genuinely portable, fits in an overnight or work bag
- Much cheaper than a full body pillow
- Firm, targeted support for belly or lower back
Where it falls short
- Not a substitute for full-body support overnight
- Firm foam feels less plush than fibre-filled full pillows
- Limited to one support position at a time
Specs
- Fill
- Firm foam
- Cover
- Removable, machine washable
- Shape
- Wedge, targeted support
- Portability
- Compact, suited to travel and desk use
How we scored it
Support Quality
How well it supports bump, back and hips together.
Good targeted support, but limited to one area at a time rather than full-body.
Ease of Getting Comfortable
How quickly you can settle into and reposition with it.
Comfortable for desk or sofa use; not a full-night sleep solution on its own.
Bulk & Washability
How much bed space it takes up and how easy it is to wash and store.
Compact, easy to store, washable cover.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
The alternative
Dreamgenii
Pregnancy, Support and Feeding Pillow
A midwife-recommended pillow shaped to support the bump, back and knees, encouraging optimal left-side sleeping.