I had been looking for a body pillow after a back injury. I tried one other, but returned it due to lack of support. I'm keeping this one. I can only echo most of what S.Wheeler said. I found that I had to remove a bit of the kapok stuffing to get the pillow just right.
The support is outstanding. Unlike the other pillow I tried, the Bean does not collapse under your weight. It offers great support without being too firm. The shape is perfect for a body pillow, and it runs the length of my bed, head to toe. Good weight to it and you can bend/shape it to get whatever support you need (straight, curved in a C-shape for supporting the neck and knees, etc.). They even include a little instruction sheet demonstrating all the positions in which it can be used for neck, back, hip, leg and arm support.
This one comes with a pillowcase that fits perfectly, but you need to put it on like a sock. That is, roll it up, fit it over the end (toe) of the pillow, and then unroll it over the pillow. If you try to simply shove the pillow in to it, you may tear the seam of the pillowcase.
The Bean is well constructed, with heavy stitching, so I don't anticipate any problems with it coming apart. You can order refill bags of stuffing directly from Bean Products' website, but the filling holds up so well, I'm not sure I'll need to. Moreover, I still have the stuffing I originally removed, so I'm set.
This pillow is so comfortable, and I've gotten so accustomed to it, that when my back heals up I think I'll still be using it.
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Sleeping Bean Body Pillow Kapok Fill and PillowcaseProduct Description: Discover Total Body Comfort. The Original Sleeping Bean Body pillow is the first and finest body pillow made. Its extra long (5 1/2 ft.) cylindrical shape was designed to conform naturally to the human body to allow sleeping in the healthiest possible position - the semi-fetal curl. Soft and huggable, the cylindrical Bean is made from 100% cotton and filled with premium recycled poly-fiber, Organic kapok fiber, white goose feather, that molds to support your body. As you sleep, it effortlessly aligns your spine, reduces pain and muscle stress, and encourages healthy sleep positions. Recommended by Parenting Magazine - Jan 1997, the Sleeping Bean is a lifesaver for pregnant women trying to find a comfortable sleep position and can even help in the delivery room for labor positioning. Recommended by doctors, chiropractors and physical therapists whenever proper support can be beneficial for back problems, sleep disorders, post-operative recovery, geriatric care, pregnancy and nursing, and relief of both physical and emotional stress. Children and Teens love the smaller Teen Bean (4 1/2 ft.)The Bean provides emotional comfort which can ward off the Boogie Man and make sleep easier. Pure 100% cotton pillowcases are custom fitted, washable and have hidden zippers. Available separately in the following colors: White, Natural (unbleached), Light Blue, Hunter Green, Rose, Burgundy, and Granny Stripe (blue ticking stripe).
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Arrived on earliest date anticipated, and exactly as described. I really like this seat although I had some reservations about taking the whole "color coordination" a bit too far! I should not have worried, seat is high quality, very comfortable, and of course a lovely lilac color...it really adds to the new re-do of our bath!
