This 5-Foot Weighted Moon Pillow Is My Secret to Sleeping Through the Night
Over the last few months, I’ve been on a mission to make my bed the comfiest, most stylish haven imaginable. Not only has this helped me sleep (something I struggle with), but it’s also made my whole apartment feel so put-together. I started by getting the right mattress, moved onto cooling sheets in bold, contrasting colors, and then moved onto the pillows.
I love using anything weighted when I sleep for extra relaxation — like blankets and eye masks — so when I discovered a giant new plush, 13-pound weighted body pillow designed for side sleepers like me, I knew it’d be the perfect addition. Enter: the MoonSleep MoonSpoon.
What Is the MoonSleep MoonSpoon?
The MoonSleep MoonSpoon is a 59-inch-long, 24-inch-wide moon-shaped body pillow that molds to your body. It’s filled with a vegan down alternative made of polyester. The machine-washable zipper covers are available in 17 colors and four different materials — cooling eucalyptus lyocell, soft modal, nylon satin, and a limited-edition croissant faux fur — so there’s something for every kind of sleeper. With the help of the brand’s online guide, I opted for a dark purple lyocell cover recommended for hot sleepers, and it’s the cozy touch of function and style I was looking for.
The super-soft, cloud-like moldable pillow can be folded and twisted in all kinds of ways to support you as you sleep or lounge, from a big spoon to a little spoon to a fortune cookie or hammock shape. The pillow is massive — but, for the record, I have a full-size bed so it would look a little less ridiculous on a king or queen. With that being said, I sleep alone almost every night, and it’s been the best sleep companion — especially because I tend to move around a lot in my sleep, and I can contort it to support me in any position.
What’s So Great About the MoonSleep MoonSpoon?
What I love most about this dreamy pillow is how flexible and customizable it is. The brand will send a complimentary extra three pounds of fill within a year of purchasing if you want more firm support (with additional fill available online), and you can switch it up with different covers if you decide to update your bedding. I never get hot sleeping with the MoonSpoon, thanks to its breathable fabric and fill, and I love that I can use it as a head pillow; as support for my legs, side, and back; or as gentle pressure on top of me. Of course, it’s important to note that my cat loves it, too.
Although the pillow’s on the pricier side, starting at $199 including the cover, it can be used as a pregnancy pillow, and tons of verified reviewers say it’s helped them sleep with chronic pain, through long-distance relationships, and that it’s held up well after months of nightly use. Admittedly, while it seems like a novel bedroom addition, as a self-proclaimed pillow connoisseur, this truly is the best body pillow I’ve ever used, and it’s helped me sleep, relax, and add a little flair to my bed. (And I can’t wait to get the MiniMoon for my couch!)