Nursing & Maternity Pillows

A quality nursing and maternity pillow is one of those products that earns its place in your life twice over. During pregnancy it becomes an essential sleep companion supporting your growing belly, relieving back and hip pressure, and helping you find and maintain comfortable positions as your body changes. After birth, that same pillow transitions seamlessly into a nursing pillow that positions your baby at the perfect height for breastfeeding, reducing the strain on your neck, shoulders, and arms that can make early feeding painful and exhausting

The Beaba Big Flopsy — Australia's Most Loved Nursing & Maternity Pillow

The Beaba Big Flopsy is not just a maternity pillow - it is a long-term companion for the full journey of pregnancy and new parenthood. At 170cm, it is generously sized to wrap around your body, support multiple positions, and adapt to your needs across every stage from the second trimester through to the toddler years

What makes the Big Flopsy different:

Micro-pearl filling — unlike traditional foam or fibre-filled pregnancy pillows that hold a fixed shape, the Big Flopsy is filled with ultra-light, non-toxic, odourless micro-pearls that move and contour to your body providing support exactly where you need it while remaining soft, flexible, and genuinely comfortable. The filling is certified TOXPROOF and hypoallergenic completely safe for close contact during pregnancy and feeding

170cm length — the generous length of the Big Flopsy allows it to support your full body in the side-lying position most recommended during pregnancy head, belly, hips, and knees simultaneously in a way that smaller, U-shaped or wedge-style pillows simply cannot replicate

Dual pregnancy and nursing function — the Big Flopsy is designed from the outset to serve two distinct purposes across a single product. During pregnancy it is a pregnancy support pillow; after birth it wraps around your body as a nursing pillow, cradling your baby at the ideal height for breastfeeding or bottle feeding without strain

100% cotton cover — available in a range of soft, beautiful fabrics including Fleur de Coton®, Chambray, and Jersey, the Big Flopsy's removable cotton cover is gentle against sensitive skin, breathable for Australian conditions, and fully machine washable at 30°C

Lightweight despite its size — at 1.4kg, the Big Flopsy is surprisingly light for its generous dimensions easy to carry from bedroom to lounge, position and reposition during the night, and travel with when needed

Using the Big Flopsy During Pregnancy

Sleep during pregnancy becomes increasingly difficult as your belly grows and finding a comfortable position that supports both your body and your baby is one of the most common challenges of the second and third trimesters

How the Big Flopsy helps during pregnancy:

Side-sleeping support — Australian pregnancy guidelines recommend sleeping on your side, particularly from the second trimester. The Big Flopsy wraps around your full body in the side-lying position, supporting your belly from beneath, cushioning your hips and pelvis, and allowing you to rest comfortably between your knees reducing the hip and lower back pressure that makes side-sleeping uncomfortable as the pregnancy progresses

Back support while sitting — folded or positioned behind your back on the sofa or in bed, the Big Flopsy provides gentle lumbar support during the long sitting periods that pregnancy involves watching TV, working from home, or simply resting

Leg elevation — folded in half, the Big Flopsy creates a gentle elevation for tired, swollen legs a common and genuinely uncomfortable side effect of the later weeks of pregnancy

Relaxation positioning — the flexible shape and size of the Big Flopsy means it adapts to whatever position feels most comfortable something that changes week by week as your body changes

Using the Big Flopsy as a Nursing Pillow After Birth

After your baby arrives, the Big Flopsy transitions into one of the most genuinely useful nursing pillows you can have and you won't need to buy a separate product

Breastfeeding support: positioned around your waist with your baby resting on the pillow, the Big Flopsy brings your baby to the ideal height for breastfeeding without requiring you to hold their weight with your arms. This significantly reduces the neck, shoulder, and arm strain that makes long feeding sessions painful particularly in the early weeks when feeds are frequent and can last up to 45 minutes

Bottle feeding support: equally useful for bottle feeding, whether you're feeding expressed breast milk or formula. The Big Flopsy positions your baby comfortably for all feeding methods

Semi-reclined positioning for reflux babies: the Big Flopsy is particularly recommended for babies with reflux (GERD), as it allows babies to be held in a comfortable semi-reclined position during and after feeding using gravity to reduce the discomfort of milk coming back up

Baby lounging and tummy time: as your baby grows, the Big Flopsy continues to earn its place as a safe, cushioned surface for supervised tummy time and supported sitting practice providing a soft, encouraging environment for early developmental milestones

Learning to sit — the cushioned curve of the Big Flopsy creates a gentle, protective surround for babies learning to sit independently softening the inevitable backwards falls of the early sitting stage

Big Flopsy Fabric & Colour Options

The Beaba Big Flopsy is available in a beautiful range of fabric and colour options to suit every nursery aesthetic and personal preference:

Fleur de Coton® — a natural cotton fabric with a soft, breathable texture and a timeless, clean appearance. Available in a range of neutral and pastel colourways including Sage Green, Heather Grey, and White

Chambray — a lightweight, finely woven cotton fabric with a subtle texture. Particularly popular for its crisp, refined appearance and breathability well suited to Australian conditions

Jersey — a soft, stretchy cotton jersey fabric with a casual, contemporary feel. Available in print options including the popular Jungle print a favourite for parents who want a more playful, nursery-friendly aesthetic

All covers are removable and machine washable at 30°C — a genuine practical priority for a product you'll use daily throughout pregnancy and the feeding months

Why the Big Flopsy Is Worth the Investment

Unlike smaller, cheaper nursing pillows that are useful only for one or two feeding positions and quickly outgrown, the Big Flopsy provides genuine value across multiple distinct life stages:

• Second trimester — sleep support and sitting comfort
• Third trimester — full-body side-sleeping support, leg elevation, back support
• Newborn stage — breastfeeding and bottle feeding support, reflux positioning
• Baby stage — tummy time surface, supported sitting cushion
• Toddler stage — lounging, reading, quiet time companion

The Big Flopsy nursing cushion accompanies mothers from the moment they become pregnant, helping them to sleep and relax, and then after giving birth, during the precious moments of bottle or breast-feeding. Few products in the parenting space earn their space so comprehensively across so many distinct stages which is why it remains one of the most gifted and most repurchased products in the Beaba Australia range

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing pillow in Australia?
The Beaba Big Flopsy is consistently rated among the best nursing pillows in Australia for its dual pregnancy and nursing functionality, generous size, micro-pearl filling that contours to the body, and beautiful 100% cotton cover options. It is particularly valued by Australian mums for its longevity useful from early pregnancy through the toddler years

What is the difference between a nursing pillow and a maternity pillow?
A maternity pillow is designed primarily to support the body during pregnancy particularly for sleeping and resting. A nursing pillow is designed to support a baby at the correct height during breastfeeding or bottle feeding after birth. The Beaba Big Flopsy is specifically designed to serve both functions in a single product providing pregnancy support and then transitioning to a nursing pillow after birth

When should I start using a pregnancy pillow?
Most Australian mums find a pregnancy pillow most useful from around 20 weeks onwards when the growing belly begins to make comfortable side-sleeping more challenging. Some mums introduce one earlier for general comfort and back support during sitting

Can the Big Flopsy be used for bottle feeding as well as breastfeeding?
Yes — the Beaba Big Flopsy is equally well suited to bottle feeding, whether with expressed breast milk or formula. It positions any caregiver and baby comfortably for all feeding methods and is used by all family members not just breastfeeding mums

Is the Big Flopsy machine washable?
Yes — both the cover and the pillow itself are machine washable at 30°C. Always wash in a protective cover or laundry bag securely closed, and in a machine large enough to allow the pillow to move freely. Do not tumble dry

What size is the Beaba Big Flopsy?
The Big Flopsy is 170cm in length and weighs 1.4kg generously sized for full-body pregnancy support while remaining lightweight enough to reposition easily during the night

Is the Big Flopsy suitable for babies with reflux?
Yes — the Big Flopsy is specifically recommended for babies with reflux (GERD) as it allows babies to be positioned in a comfortable semi-reclined angle during and after feeding, reducing discomfort from milk coming back up

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