In a nutshell:
Getting pregnant (or trying to do so) is one of the top reasons I hear from people that motivates them to start “cleaning up” their home environment—swapping out toxic cleaning products, reducing the amount of plastic in their home, etc.
Are you in that boat?
If so, I’m here to help you out.
For this specific guide, I’ve compiled a list of the best organic pregnancy & nursing pillows. The ones listed here not only offer proper belly and body support, but they’re also made from natural materials for a non-toxic sleeping environment for you and your baby.
I’ve got options for body pillows, moon-shaped nursing pillows, and more.
I don’t have to tell you that there are a million things to worry about when it comes to growing, birthing, and raising a new babe—you’re already feeling it. So just remember to take it easy on yourself and take it one thing at a time.
What this guide covers:
- What to look for in an organic nursing pillow
- My picks for the best organic & non-toxic pregnancy pillows for maternity, nursing, & beyond
- Obasan
- Butterr
- Mini Camp
- Circadian
- Woolroom
- Savvy Rest
- What about Boppy?
- Be careful of the Snuggle Me Organic nursing pillow
- Looking for the Naturepedic nursing pillow?
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P.S. For related guides, check out our favorite maternity clothing brands, the best places to get organic maternity underwear and nursing bras, and where to find organic baby carriers.
Or, here’s a more general guide to regular bed pillows.
What to look for in an organic nursing pillow
The main things you’ll want to look for in an organic maternity pillow are:
- Safe materials (like organic cotton, latex, wool, and kapok)
- No toxic finishes (no “water-resistant” or “stain-resistant” PFAS!)
- Personal preferences (size/shape, firmness, versatility, washability)
If you want to dive deeper into what to look for, I have a comprehensive guide to picking out your organic nursing pillow right here.
But if you just want to jump straight to my recs, you’re in the right place. Here are my favorite brands for natural maternity and nursing pillows for pregnancy (and afterward!):
My picks for the best organic & non-toxic pregnancy pillows for maternity, nursing, & beyond
Obasan
- Types: Detachable two-pillow system for pregnancy and nursing
- Materials: Organic cotton, organic wool
This organic cotton pregnancy pillow is the real deal for pregnant and nursing moms!
First of all, it was designed by osteopath and perinatal orthopedic therapist, Shauna Ironside. It comes with twin crescent-shaped full-body pillows, which are detachable so that you can use it in different ways throughout different phases of pregnancy (and beyond!).
The front pillow supports your arms, belly, pelvis, hips, and legs to ease pelvic girdle pain, SI joint pain, sciatica, and lower back pain. The back pillow offers support, and pain relief and can help prevent back sleeping, which is not recommended during pregnancy.
Then after baby comes, you can unzip it and use the two separate pillows as regular body pillows, for nursing, or whatever works for you!
It’s GOTS and GOLS certified organic (for both the cotton and the latex).
I don’t have this specific pregnancy pillow, but I do have a couple of Obasan’s regular pillows and I love them!
Butterr
- Types: Nursing pillows
- Materials: Natural latex and organic cotton
Butterr gets my pick for the best organic nursing pillow.
First of all, they have a sleek and modern aesthetic with different cover designs to choose from—so this pillow will look great in your nursery.
It’s made from a molded natural latex foam inner, which has a firmer feel for ultimate breastfeeding support.
Here are some more features worth noting:
- Free from synthetics.
- The outer machine washable cover is made out of organic cotton and comes with GOTS, OEKO-TEX, and GREENGUARD Gold certifications for safety.
- It’s got a great ergonomic shape that is wider in the middle and more narrow on the ends to fit around your body in the back.
- The cover is machine washable (the inner pillow is not).
- Comes with a mesh travel bag for easier transport.
Mini Camp
- Types: U-shaped body pillows, C-shaped pillows, and rectangular body pillows
- Materials: Cotton (organic and conventional) and either kapok or PES fiber balls for the filling (I recommend going with the kapok for a natural option!)
This Lithuania-based Etsy shop carries several different options for pregnancy, nursing, and beyond, including U-shaped ones (which can provide support for the belly and back simultaneously) and regular long body pillows.
Their C-shaped ones can be good for nursing, but they are also a little more versatile than your typical nursing pillow. You can’t really tell but in the photo above, the mom actually has the nursing pillow tied around her back. At its untied, full shape, it can not only be used for nursing but also for snuggling, body support at night, reading, and more.
You can choose between several different covers, including plain and patterned options. Most of them are GOTS certified organic cotton. The inner cover of the pillow is made of 100% cotton.
You can also choose between two different fills: PES fiber balls or natural kapok. I recommend going with the kapok if you want to get an all-natural body pillow.
Even though the PES fiber balls are OEKO-TEX certified, they are just polyester, which is plastic.
Circadian
- Types: Regular pillows of various kinds (including firm buckwheat hull pillows)
- Materials: Buckwheat hulls, organic cotton, kapok, wool, latex (take your pick)
Circadian does not actually have a nursing pillow specifically, but I’m including them here in case you want to go for more of a dual-purpose pillow—one that you can use for nursing and then use for a regular pillow when you’re finished.
Circadian has several different types of pillows, but their buckwheat hull pillow is the one that is most firm, while also being able to contour to the body. In this way, it would make a good option for a nursing pillow. It can very easily support a baby’s body (even an older one), while still being comfortable.
Think of a bean bag chair—that’s kind of how it feels. It definitely has a different feel than your typical, plush pillow, so just be aware of that.
The one potential downside to this pillow is that it is heavy! It’s not something you’re going to want to move around the house all the time. So, this could be one that you just keep in the bedroom, and then you can use it as both a nursing pillow and a regular sleeping pillow.
Alternatively, you can try this hybrid pillow—it’s got buckwheat hulls on one side and wool on the other. So you get the best of both worlds (and it’s lighter weight!).
The difference between Circadian and other buckwheat pillows is their patented Pre-Polished Hull Technology, which “transforms traditional pyramid-shaped hulls into smooth, single-sided pieces: 68% quieter while maintaining buckwheat’s legendary support.”
The hulls are completely processed using mechanical and UV methods, so there are no chemicals used at any point in the process. Plus, they are very good at regulating temperature—usually even better than memory foam or latex!
These pillows are handmade in the USA with a completely transparent supply chain (Texas cotton → NJ mill → USA assembly). They also offer free shipping and a 60-night trial (with a 2% return rate), so there is very little risk if you want to give it a try.
Woolroom
- Types: V-shaped nursing pillow and body pillow
- Materials: Wool and organic cotton
Woolroom offers a V-shaped pillow that’s great for nursing.
Features include:
- Completely natural and organic materials (free from any synthetics)
- The filling is made out of 100% traceable British wool (you can scan the QR code for more info about where the wool came from)
- The entire pillow is machine washable
- Naturally hypoallergenic-approved by Allergy UK
- Made in the EU
Savvy Rest
- Types: Body pillows and wedge pillows
- Materials: Wool, latex, kapok
Savvy Rest offers several different body pillows which are great for pregnancy support (as well as everyday comfort for everyone else!).
They have four different body pillows with various types of fillings:
- shredded latex (more firm & supportive)
- organic kapok (fluffier)
- natural wool (good for temperature stabilization)
- wool-latex blend
Each of these varieties is available in either a 17 or 20-inch size (and the kapok one is also available in 15 inches). Each one also comes with an organic cotton cover. You also have the option of adding an organic waterproof protector, which is completely free from things like PVC, PFAS, and other toxic chemicals that are commonly found in other waterproof products.
Additional features of these body pillows include:
- The body pillows are intentionally over-stuffed so that you can remove as much stuffing as you want for optimal customization.
- Unbleached.
- Made in the USA.
Savvy Rest is a great brand for other organic and non-toxic bedding and furniture essentials as well, including mattresses, bed frames, sofas, bedding, and more.
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What about Boppy?
Boppy is one of the most well-known brands for nursing pillows… Sooo, do they use organic and/or non-toxic materials?
Although Boppy does offer a few pillow covers made with GOTS-certified organic cotton, they do not offer any pillows made with natural or organic material on the inside.
All of their pillows are filled with synthetic polyester, so I don’t necessarily recommend them.
Be careful of the Snuggle Me Organic nursing pillow
This one constitutes greenwashing to me personally because the word “organic” is in the name.
However, even though the outer cover is made from GOTS certified organic cotton, the pillow itself is made of 100% polyester fill. They say it “contains no flame retardants, ethylene glycol, BPAs, phthalates or lead,” which is good, but it can still contain microplastics and other VOCs.
Looking for the Naturepedic nursing pillow?
Unfortunately, it looks like Naturepedic has discontinued its nursing pillow (at least for now?!).
However, they do have an organic side sleeper pillow, which has a cut-out in the side that would make for a great cursing pillow.
It’s made using supportive shredded latex fill and a breathable organic cotton cover. Plus you can easily adjust the fill to get the perfect amount of loft.
In summary: when looking for an ideal breastfeeding pillow and/or a supportive pillow for pregnancy, you’ll want to avoid polyurethane foam and other harmful chemicals and instead choose one with natural materials such as cotton, wool, kapok, or organic buckwheat hulls. Consider the different shapes and sizes to decide what is most important to you based on space, budget, and preferences. (Or just put multiple pillows on your baby registry!)
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