Relvay makes a pregnancy pillow. We also tell you below when you should not buy one.
The short answer
The Dreamgenii is a compact two-part pillow built for one sleeping side. A long curve holds your bump and legs, a firm square sits at your lower back, and the maker recommends the left side.
- Suits you if you mostly sleep on one side, in a smaller bed.
- Think twice if you switch sides all night.
- The feeding use is a second job. Judge it separately.
Who is the Dreamgenii pregnancy pillow for?
It is for side sleepers who want something small, and who settle on one side for most of the night. It is a less natural fit if you change sides often, because the shape is laid out for one side.
1:15 a.m.
I was 25 weeks and my left hip had had enough. I turned to the right the way I do five or six times a night, and the pillow I had just bought stayed where it was, on the other side of me, built for a woman lying the other way.
I lay there holding the firm little square in my hand, wondering if I was supposed to pick the whole thing up and carry it over. At 1 a.m. that felt like a lot to ask.
"Lol I'm 27wks and rolling over definitely takes so much effort"YouTube comment on a pregnancy sleep video
"I don't flip my C shape. I just switch sides"YouTube comment on a pregnancy pillow video
The question is not whether it is a good pillow. It is whether your nights happen on one side.
How is the Dreamgenii set up for pregnancy?
You lie on your left side. The longer curved half goes in front of you, under your bump and between your legs. A fabric panel links it to a firm square pillow that sits at the small of your back.
- Head: on your own normal pillow. The Dreamgenii is a body pillow, not a head pillow.
- Front: the long curve supports the bump and runs down between the knees.
- Back: the firm square rests against your lower back so you have something to lean on.
- Middle: the fabric panel lies under your waist and keeps the two parts linked.
Retailer listings describe it as useful from the second trimester. The pillow itself is filled with polyester hollowfibre and is described by Expert Reviews as the most compact and lightweight pregnancy pillow its tester had tried. It packs into a small bag.
A layout made for one side is a strength on that side and extra work on the other.
Do you have to sleep on your left side with it?
No. The maker recommends the left side, but the NHS says the safest position to go to sleep in is on your side, either left or right. The left-side layout is a design choice, not a rule you must follow.
In practice that means two things. If you naturally stay on your left, the shape works with you. If you prefer the right or alternate, you either move the pillow across when you turn, or use it differently. The Expert Reviews tester found that flipping it to the right side did not work as well for her, and was more comfortable with the centre section between her legs and the firm square under her bump.
For what the guidance actually says about each side, read left or right side in pregnancy.
Dreamgenii pregnancy-use profile: what is known and what is not
The layout, filling, care and return window are known from reviews and listings. The exact dimensions and a maker's written setup guide were not available to us.
| Question | What we found | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Long curve for bump and legs, firm square at the lower back, linked by a fabric panel | Known |
| Intended side | Left, per the maker | Known |
| Filling | Polyester hollowfibre | Known |
| Cover | 100% jersey cotton, removable, machine wash at 40°C (104°F) | Known |
| Insert care | Not machine washable. Spot clean or gentle hand wash. | Known |
| Price | £59 full price in the UK, often discounted | Varies by store |
| Returns | 14 days, unused and unopened (as reported by Expert Reviews) | Check your store |
| Exact size | Not published in what we read | Ask before ordering |
| US availability | Mostly UK and Australian stores | Check shipping |
The short return window matters. Unopened means you cannot sleep on it and send it back, so the fit has to be right before it arrives.
Does the feeding label change the pregnancy decision?
It should not. A pillow can be good for one job and only okay for the other, and "pregnancy, support and feeding" does not mean it fits every need equally.
This review covers sleeping during pregnancy only. If feeding support after the birth is part of why you are buying it, look at that as a separate question, with its own reviews and its own fit, rather than as a bonus that decides the pregnancy choice for you.
Dreamgenii pros and cons for pregnancy sleep
Its strengths are size and a clear left-side layout. Its weak points, according to Expert Reviews, are comfort compared with rivals and a cover that is awkward to handle.
Reported strengths
- Small and light, good for smaller beds
- Clear bump, legs and back layout on the left side
- Cotton jersey cover that comes off to wash
Reported drawbacks
- The tester found rivals comfier
- Cover opening has no secure fastening
- Cover tricky to get back on after washing
- You sleep mostly on your left side.
- Your bed or your partner needs the space.
- You are fine spot cleaning the insert.
- You can decide before opening, given the return terms.
Three or four ticked? It is a sensible pick. If you are a side-switcher, read our pregnancy pillow buying checklist before choosing.
Naomi kept a regular pillow between her knees and tried a symmetrical set of two wedges instead, one for the bump and one for the back. When she turned at 1 a.m., she moved it over with her and was asleep again before the hip complained.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the Dreamgenii pregnancy pillow?
Lie on your left side with the long curved half in front of you, under your bump and between your legs. The firm square sits at the small of your back, and your head stays on your normal pillow.
Can you use the Dreamgenii pillow on your right side?
You can move it across, but the shape is laid out for the left side. One reviewer found it less comfortable flipped to the right. The NHS says either side is fine for going to sleep.
Can you wash the Dreamgenii pregnancy pillow?
The cotton jersey cover comes off and machine washes at 40°C. The hollowfibre pillow inside is not machine washable, so spot clean it or hand wash gently.
When should you start using the Dreamgenii pillow?
Retailer listings describe it as useful from the second trimester. In practice, start when your regular pillows stop giving you enough support on your side.
Is the Dreamgenii good for a small bed?
Yes, that is one of its reported strengths. Reviewers call it compact and light compared with full-length U or C pillows.
If you switch sides a lot: a symmetrical option
Relvay does not make a one-sided pillow or a feeding pillow, so this is not a Dreamgenii replacement. What we make is a 3-Piece set of two matching wedges, one for the bump and one for the back, joined by a strap. Because both wedges are the same shape, it works the same way on your left or your right.
Two wedges for bump and back, joined by a flat strap, about as wide as your torso. Keep a regular pillow between your knees. $79.99, 90-day returns.
Probably not for you if
- You also want a pillow for feeding after the birth. Ours is not one.
- You sleep happily on your left all night. The Dreamgenii layout suits that.
- You want something between your knees built in. Keep your own pillow there.
Made for you if
- You change sides several times a night.
- You want bump and back support in a small footprint.
- You want 90 days from delivery to decide, not an unopened return.
Naomi's story is a composite based on real reviews and public posts from pregnant side sleepers. Names and details are changed.
