Relvay makes a pregnancy pillow. We also tell you below when you should not buy one.
The short answer
Identical photos do not prove it is the same pillow, or a fake. Sellers often share images, while the version, the pieces included and the return terms differ. Ask each store the same questions before paying.
- Ask for the SKU, piece count and sizes.
- Request a photo of the label.
- Compare delivery and return terms, not just price.
Four tabs, one photo, four prices
When the same pregnancy pillow photo shows up in several stores at very different prices, most people pick a price and hope. Here is how that usually goes.
10:20 p.m.
I was 30 weeks, on the couch with my laptop on what was left of my lap, and I had four tabs open. Same pink pillow. Same woman asleep in the same white bed. Same angle, same shadow on the wall. One store said $39, one said $59, one said $89, and one had a countdown timer I did not trust.
Nolan leaned over and said, "It's the same thing. Get the cheap one." So I did.
Nine days later a soft bag arrived with one wedge in it. One. The listing photo showed three pieces, but the price I paid was for a single wedge, and the set was a different option in a menu I never opened. I sat on the floor holding it, too tired to be angry, and wrote my fourth email to a store that took three days to answer.
- If you have found the exact same pillow photo in three or four stores...
- If the prices are wildly different and you cannot see why...
- If you are not sure whether the price is for one piece or the whole set...
- If you are worried the cheap one is a fake, and the expensive one is a markup...
You are not being paranoid or naive. A shared photo tells you the picture is shared, not what will be in your box.
"The half pillow by itself is a little too small to be effective on my 9 month bellow."Amazon review of a portable pregnancy pillow
"I tried eight different kinds before settling on this one."Amazon review of a pregnancy pillow
"Quickly loosened seams."Amazon review of a pregnancy pillow
What most of us try first
Most people pick the cheapest, trust the reviews, or run an image search. Each one feels like research and still leaves the key question open: what exactly ships?
- Picking the cheapest of the identical listings.Same photo, so same pillow, right? What came was one piece of a three-piece set. The money was saved and the week was lost.The price was real. The set was not included.
- Reading the reviews under the photo.Reviewers mentioned a strap and a small middle cushion. Holly got neither, because the reviews covered every option on that page together.Reviews can describe a different option than yours.
- Running a reverse image search.It found eleven stores, not four. Now she had more tabs and the same question.It shows who uses the photo, not who sells what.
- Asking a parents' group."They all come from the same factory," someone said. Maybe. Maybe not. Nobody could say which version, which fabric, or what the return terms were.A guess, said confidently, is still a guess.
Why do different stores use the same pregnancy pillow photos?
Because product photos are often made once and shared by many sellers, while the item, the set and the terms behind each listing can still differ. The photo is the only part that is guaranteed to match.
The itemModel, version, fabric, filling and size can change between batches or options, under the same picture.
The setThe photo may show every piece, while the price covers one piece, one colour or one pack size.
The sellerShipping time, who pays a return, and how many days you get are set by each store, not by the photo.
The photo is shared. The box, the version and the promise behind it are not.
Holly fixed this with one short message she sent to every store before paying. It is below, copy it as is. After that, the kind of set she finally ordered and why.
Does the same photo mean the same pillow?
No, not necessarily, and it does not mean it is fake either. Identical photos only tell you that sellers are using the same images. Whether the products are the same is something you check, not assume.
Shared photos are common when stores sell items they do not make themselves. Western Australia's consumer protection office lists photos other retailers also use as one sign a store may be dropshipping, along with long shipping times. It also points out that such stores still have the same obligations to customers. So the photo is not a verdict on quality. It is a reason to ask questions.
What can differ under one photo: the number of pieces, the size of each piece, the cover and filling, the colour, and the delivery and return terms.
What should you ask a store before you buy?
Send every store the same short message and compare the answers. A seller who can answer clearly and quickly is telling you something useful, whatever the price.
- Model or SKU: "What is the exact model or SKU for the option I would order?"
- What is in the box: "How many pieces come at this price? Please list them."
- Size: "What are the measurements of each piece, in inches?"
- Label: "Can you send a photo of the care and content label?"
- Cover: "Does the cover come off, and how is it washed?"
- Delivery: "Where does it ship from, and how many days until it arrives?"
- Returns: "How many days do I have, can I return it after sleeping on it, and who pays return shipping?"
Keep the replies. They are your record of what you were promised.
How do you compare identical listings?
Put the answers in one table, one column per store. The cheapest row is not the deciding row. The rows with blanks are.
| Check | Store A | Store B | Store C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pieces at this price | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Size per piece given | No | Yes | Yes |
| Label photo sent | No reply | Yes | Not yet |
| Cover comes off | Unknown | Yes | Yes |
| Days to arrive | Unknown | About 10 | About 14 |
| Return window and who pays | 30 days, unopened | 90 days, buyer pays | 14 days |
| Price for the full set | $39 x 3 | Listed | Listed |
This is Holly's second table, as an example. Store A was cheapest per piece and most expensive per answer.
When is the cheaper listing fine?
The cheaper listing is fine when its answers match the others on what matters to you. Tick these before you pay:
- The price covers every piece you saw in the photo.
- Each piece's size is stated in inches.
- You have seen a label photo or a clear materials answer.
- The cover comes off and the care is stated.
- The delivery date works for how many weeks pregnant you are.
- You know the return window and who pays to send it back.
All six ticked? Buy the one you like, at the price you like. Missing two or more? Ask again or move on.
Which pillow types get mixed up most?
Multi-piece sets are where identical photos cause the most confusion, because one picture shows all the pieces and the price may not. Here is what to confirm for each type.
| Type | Easy to mix up | Ask specifically |
|---|---|---|
| U or C full-body | Length and filling amount | Full length in inches, filling type |
| Single wedge | Firmness and size | Measurements, foam or fibre |
| Two wedges strapped together | One wedge vs the full set | Piece count, strap and middle cushion included |
| Body pillow with attachments | Base vs add-on sold separately | Is the base included at this price? |
What should you check when it arrives?
When the box comes, compare it with the replies you saved before you wash or use anything. Count the pieces, check the label, and keep the packaging until you are sure.
If something does not match, contact the seller first with the listing, your order and their reply side by side. Our buying checklist covers the costs and return terms to read before you order.
What changed when she asked first?
When she asked the same questions everywhere, the choice made itself, and the box that arrived matched what she expected.
Holly sent her seven questions to three stores on a Sunday. One never answered. One answered two questions. One answered all seven by Monday, with a piece count, sizes and the return terms in writing.
She paid more than the cheapest listing and less than the most expensive. The box had three pieces, as promised. That night she slept on her side with one wedge under her bump and one behind her back, and Nolan woke up to find her still asleep, the laptop finally closed on the nightstand.
Frequently asked questions
Why do different websites sell the same pregnancy pillow with the same photos?
Sellers often use images supplied for a product rather than taking their own. That tells you the photo is shared, not that the item, the pieces included or the terms are the same.
Does an identical photo mean the pillow is fake?
No. A shared photo is not proof of a fake or of poor quality. It is a reason to ask for the model, sizes and a label photo before you buy.
How do I know what comes in a pregnancy pillow set?
Ask the store how many pieces come at the price you are paying, and to list them. Photos often show the full set while the price is for one option.
What should I ask a seller before buying a pregnancy pillow?
The SKU, the piece count, the size of each piece, a label photo, how the cover is washed, the delivery time, and the return window including who pays return shipping.
Is it safe to buy from a store that dropships?
Dropshipping is a delivery model, not a verdict. Check the delivery time, contact details and return policy, and pay with a method that lets you dispute a charge.
Where the Relvay 3-Piece pillow fits in
The Relvay 3-Piece is the kind of two-wedge set Holly ended up with. Here are our answers to the same seven questions, including the ones we cannot fully answer yet: we do not yet list the exact fabric composition, so ask us before you order if that matters to you.
1. The bump wedgeA crescent-shaped wedge that tucks under your bump, thin edge toward your belly button, so the weight is not pulling on your back.
2. The back wedgeThe same shape, snug against your lower back so it has something to rest against.
3. The strap and small cushionA flat strap runs under you and joins the two wedges, so they stay together instead of drifting apart. A small oval cushion sits on the strap between them. You can set the distance as the bump grows.
Each wedge is about 17 by 13 inches and about 4 inches thick at its outer edge, tapering thinner toward your body (supplier measurement). Opened out, the set is roughly as wide as your torso, so it stays on your half of the bed and you keep your normal head pillow. Soft ribbed pink fabric on top, white sides. It is small enough to pack for a trip.
What it does not do: it does not go between your knees. Keep a regular pillow there, the way the NHS suggests. That combination covers all three points without a giant pillow.
Probably not for you if
- You need a full fabric composition label before buying. Ask us first.
- You want one pillow that also holds your head and knees.
- You want free return shipping. With us you pay it unless the item arrives faulty.
Made for you if
- You want all three pieces at one listed price: two wedges, the strap and the small cushion.
- You want sizes in inches before you pay.
- You want 90 days from delivery to decide.
Try it for 90 nights
Sleep on it through the weeks that matter. If it is not right for you, email us within 90 days of delivery and send it back for a refund. Return shipping is on you unless it arrived faulty.
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Check price and availabilityHolly's story is a composite based on real reviews and public posts from pregnant shoppers. Names and details are changed.
