When it comes to melting our stress away, few things work better than running a nice, hot bubble bath and shutting the door on our worries and cares until further notice. But, have you ever noticed how sitting in a bathtub is extremely uncomfortable? Trying to rest our heads against the unforgivingly hard tub side is the reason we end our baths far more early than we'd like. If you are a longtime bath enthusiast and you've never used a bath pillow, we highly recommend that you test the waters with one.
A bath pillow offers varying degrees of support for your head, neck, and back, so that you don't feel tweaked out of alignment instead of refreshed and blissed out after a soak. They are typically backed with suction cups or nonslip material, which helps them cling to the side of your tub.
Bath pillows only come in a few different shapes and sizes, so the biggest considerations you may have before buying one are its areas of support and whether or not it can be folded up or deflated to stow easily.
The tradeoff is that small bath pillows are easy to stash away, but they may only be able to bolster your neck or head, which might not be ideal if you have shoulder or upper-back issues. If you have the space to store a larger bath pillow, we think it's definitely worth the added comfort. And the good news is that there's barely any cost difference between sizes.
Feeling curious about making your nightly bath ritual even better? Dip a toe in and check out these seven reviewer-favorite bath pillows.
Gorilla Grip's bath pillow is amazing for a lot of reasons: It's inexpensive, easy to dry off and clean, equipped with 2 inches of foam, and you can attach it to any hard surface with its seven suction cups on the back. It supports your neck, shoulders, and upper back, and it's a good investment for those long and stressful days.
Plus, if you happen to have a strange apartment tub with barely any edge to rest your head against (not that we know anything about that), this can suction right where you need it to give you all the comfort you need.
If you want to draw yourself a warm bath without enduring shoulder pains the whole time, this is the bath pillow you need. At 4 inches at its thickest part, it comprises a head/neck bolster atop a contoured back pillow with four suction cups to help it stay put.
This pillow is filled with foam and covered with an airy mesh cover, and it also has a side pocket for your waterproof Kindle and a hanging hook to help it dry quickly. It even comes with a free loofah!
Reviewers rave about this pillow, especially that it gives more support to the lower back than similar products do. Plus, who doesn't love a freebie?
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Budget-Friendly Neck Pillow
Coastacloud Comfortable Bath Pillow With Suction Cups
If you don't need to make any major adjustments to enjoy your time in the tub a little bit more, this bath pillow may be all that you need. It's filled with foam and covered with polyester mesh that helps it dry out. Its two suction cups keep it affixed to the side of your tub or shower wall (but don't let it dry out there!).
Reviewers say that it's pretty no-frills since it's not a soft and cuddly pillow, but if you just need something small to lean your head against, this affordable pick fits the bill.
This machine-washable bath pillow makes lounging in the tub almost as comfy as sprawling out on the couch! At over 4 feet long, this tub mat cushions your head and provides padding all the way down to your legs. It's also backed by 21 suction cups.
The foam is just 1 inch thick, so it's not the plushiest pillow, but reviewers say this amount of padding prevents it from becoming a weighty, soggy mat once bathtime's over. With a quick wring-out, it can be hung by its included hook to dry in a surprisingly short amount of time.
This bath pillow is simple, yet it provides much-needed padding for making your hard tub surface far more inviting.
Its head pillow offers nearly 4 inches of foamy comfort, while the rest of the pillow feels more like a slim mat that gives your shoulders and upper back some sweet relief.
It has six large suction cups on the back and a hook for easy drying, and it's even machine-washable!
Just need a little cushioning for your head and neck in the tub? You can use this bath pillow to do just that. Its shape is contoured to cradle the base of your head and neck to maintain better alignment, and it has four strong suction cups on the back.
Reviewers particularly love this one because its cover material is smooth and not scratchy like some cheaper types are. Its smaller size makes it easy to wring out after your bath, and it's also safe to toss into your washing machine!
OK, this one is technically not a bath pillow — it's a travel pillow that's made for camping. But, if you'd prefer getting an inflatable model to save on space, this is a fantastic and budget-friendly option.
Trekology’s pillow is small enough to inflate in just five breaths, and its curved shape provides a soft landing pad for the back of your head. The front of the pillow is covered in a soft material that reviewers liken to “warm felt” and “brushed percale.” It may not have suction cups, but it does have a nonslip backing that can help prevent the pillow from sliding around.
It also has a strap on the back that can help you hang it up to dry afterward. To store, it folds up into a tiny little drawstring bag that's no bigger than a can of soda.
Melanie YatesSenior Home Decor EditorMelanie is the senior home decor editor of Best Products, where she's been researching and testing out home and bedding products since 2015 — her work can also be found on House Beautiful and Women's Health.
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