The easy way to sit up in bed.
January 15, 2011 3:07 AM Subscribe
I am looking to get one of those seatbacks that you can put in your bed, that will allow you to sit up in bed with minimal effort. Let me clarify - this is not a recliner. It's almost as if someone took a car seat and cut the tush part off, but added a bit near the bottom for stability. What is the offical term for them, and where can I find them?
Best answer: Ah, apparently they're more commonly called husband pillows. Target calls them bed rest pillows.
posted by neushoorn at 3:16 AM on January 15, 2011
posted by neushoorn at 3:16 AM on January 15, 2011
Response by poster: Yes! That's it! I would never have guessed that they would be called Boyfriend or Husband pillows. Bed Rest Pillow makes more sense. Thank you both.
posted by Sully at 4:04 AM on January 15, 2011
posted by Sully at 4:04 AM on January 15, 2011
I would LOVE one of these things: Bedlounge.
More expensive than the other suggestions, but looks like it is much more robust & supportive which I think is important if it's going to be used a lot.
Those ones that are part of a torso with an arm are seriously creepy. I'd feel like I was sleeping with a muppet who was brutally murdered.
posted by goshling at 4:38 AM on January 15, 2011 [6 favorites]
More expensive than the other suggestions, but looks like it is much more robust & supportive which I think is important if it's going to be used a lot.
Those ones that are part of a torso with an arm are seriously creepy. I'd feel like I was sleeping with a muppet who was brutally murdered.
posted by goshling at 4:38 AM on January 15, 2011 [6 favorites]
If you want something that will allow you to actually sit—as opposed to semi-recline—with "minimal effort," you want a backjack.
posted by bricoleur at 5:21 AM on January 15, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by bricoleur at 5:21 AM on January 15, 2011 [1 favorite]
We have a bedrest pillow and I find it very uncomfortable to use. The Bedlounge looks much more useable.
posted by SLC Mom at 10:32 AM on January 15, 2011
posted by SLC Mom at 10:32 AM on January 15, 2011
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posted by neushoorn at 3:13 AM on January 15, 2011