The best toddler pillows in 2024: parent-approved picks for sweet sleep

This award-winning pillow is designed with your little one’s comfort and safety in mind. It’s made in Oeko-Tex certified factories, so you can trust that it meets the highest safety standards. Filled with anti-bacterial, anti-allergy fibres, it keeps the pillow fresh, hygienic, and safe for your toddler. Plus, it’s super easy to care for—just pop it in the washing machine and tumble dry. Perfect for toddlers aged 12 months+, it’s the perfect introduction to comfortable and secure sleep!

One parent reviewer said: "I spent hours researching about this product and the best pillow for babies. I must say this is a premium product at a very good price. The pillow is nice, soft and thin which is perfect for babies as their head are not meant to be too high up so this is perfect regardless of different head shape and sizes for babies. I am happy with this product and I will recommend this to anyone who has a baby and is wanting to buy a pillow for their baby. Easy to clean and wash and size and everything is perfect. Well worth it."

If your toddler struggles with allergies, this pillow is a game-changer! The Micro-Fresh technology helps stop bacteria growth by up to 99.99%, keeping the pillow fresh and clean even after repeated washes. Designed with breathability and support in mind, this polyester-filled pillow provides just the right level of comfort for little heads. The materials are gentle on delicate skin and designed to last, making this pillow a practical, allergy-friendly choice for your little one’s big kid bed.

This pillow is designed for restful and healthy sleep. The special breathable mesh sides improve airflow, while the naturally cooling cotton cover ensures your toddler stays comfy all night. Inside, it’s filled with anti-bacterial fibres that protect against bacteria and dust mites—great for preventing allergies. Approved by the British Allergy Foundation, this pillow is perfect for giving your child the clean, fresh, and supportive sleep they need to grow and recover.

Let your toddler experience true comfort with this premium pillow! It’s designed to feel just like luxurious down, but without the allergens. The 100% cotton sateen casing with piped edging makes it as stylish as it is comfortable. The down-like fill is soft yet supportive, providing the perfect balance for growing kids. Whether for bedtime or a quick nap, this pillow ensures your toddler sleeps in comfort while adding a touch of luxury to their bedding.

If you find your little one loves your memory foam pillow, then it’s likely they’ll love the Panda Kids Memory Foam Pillow. Designed to cradle your child’s head, ensuring proper alignment of their neck and spine for a restful night's sleep. Thanks to its innovative 3rd generation memory foam technology, this pillow maintains its shape and density over time, providing reliable support night after night.

Mother&Baby writer and mum, Rebecca Lancaster was keen to test this pillow, having experienced neck pain herself from a wonky neck. Her daughter had also started to complain about having a sore neck in the mornings. After sleeping on the pillow for a couple of weeks, Rebecca's daughter has been very happy to go to bed: "She says it’s very comfortable and loves how soft the cover feels. She’s also needed to be woken every morning, and while I wouldn’t guarantee that it’s a result of the pillow, she is certainly sleeping very well at the moment" says Rebecca. Another mum tester found it great for her son’s neck pain too, saying, “I must say it's the best decision I made no more aches and he loves it.”

Wrapped in a silky-soft bamboo cover, this pillow is not only gentle on sensitive skin but also hypoallergenic and naturally resistant to dust mites and mould, making it ideal for children with asthma or allergies - although, our tester Rebecca said, "I was expecting a ‘Bamboo’ memory foam pillow to have more bamboo as part of its materials, but it is actually just 70% of the outer cover." The bamboo cover is machine-washable for easy maintenance, while the memory foam core can be easily wiped clean. And with a 10-year guarantee, you can trust in its durability and longevity. Made from ethically sourced organic bamboo, grown pesticide-free and delivered in recycled packaging, this pillow is also fully sustainable. 

The main downside testers found was that parents would have liked a pillowcase to purchase with this pillow. One tester said, “My only bit of feedback is that it would be lovely if you made a pillowcase to go on top of the pillow and pillow cover that was the right size. I purchased a 60x40cm from another store but I'd have much rather have had a bamboo pillowcase from you that was designed specially for it!” Rebecca also says, "It is a smaller size than most pillows so while you could put it in a pillowcase to match the rest of your bedding, it might end up having a lot of excess fabric, and you’d lose the softness and sweat-wicking, hypoallergenic qualities of the bamboo cover." If you want the pillow to match the bedding, Rebecca says this may be something to consider.

Read our full Panda Kids Memory Foam Bamboo Pillow review

Made using 100% hollow fibre inner and a poly-cotton cover, the Silentnight Safe Nights Cot Bed Pillow provides a cosy and breathable sleep surface for your little one. One mum tester said, “it has the added bonus of being hypoallergenic, which is important with babies as you have no idea what allergies they may have.” the anti-allergy and antibacterial fibres set this toddler pillow apart, ensuring a hygienic sleep environment, especially for children prone to allergies.

Suitable for children aged 12 months and older and certified by Oeko-Tex for safety standards, this pillow is machine-washable at 40°C and tumble dryer safe on low heat for easy maintenance. Some mums, however, found that you needed to wash it on a gentle cycle, otherwise it was ruined.

Made with 100 per cent cotton with a microfiber filler, this pillow provides the perfect balance of spinal support and softness for your toddler. The KeaDreams Toddler Pillow measures 3cm x 46cm, it’s the ideal size for toddler beds and perfect for preschool naps, travel, and sleepovers. It’s a very safe choice for parents, breathable and free from harmful chemicals, and provides a safe and healthy sleep environment for your child.

Cleaning is straightforward with this pillow, as both the pillow and included pillowcase are machine washable, for easy continuous use. While it’s recommended to air dry, the durability of this pillow ensures it can withstand regular washing.

The most annoying thing testers and little ones found when using this pillow was the label. “The one slight annoyance is the label/tag on the outer seam. This would be better placed inside the pillow or possibly on one of the ends.” Said one mum tester.

Introducing the Slumberdown Little Slumbers Pillow, a cosy and affordable option designed specifically for your little one’s comfort and health. Made from 100% polyester with recycled polyester filling, this super-soft pillow provides the perfect support for tiny heads and necks. Mum tester Keeley said, “Lovely little pillow, my (large) 18 month old immediately settled with this. Soft enough to support neck without being too high.”

Not only did parents find this pillow very comfortable for their little ones, but they also loved that it is anti-allergy and endorsed by Allergy UK, making it an excellent choice for children prone to allergies. It’s filled with allergy-protected fibre, providing asthma, allergy, and dust mite protection for your peace of mind at night. 

Measuring 60x40cm and featuring a reduced fill weight, this pillow is made from 100% polyester with recycled polyester filling and is very supportive for your child. Developed for kids aged 12 months and above, it’s also machine washable and tumble dry-friendly, making it easy to maintain. Safety is of course very important which is why this pillow features a safety stitch to reduce any loose threads, ensuring a safe sleep environment for your tot.

Made with a cotton-rich blend with a hypoallergenic outer layer and pure hollowfiber filling, this toddler pillow is designed to be suitable for all four seasons, ensuring comfort and breathability all year round. One parent describes it as; "Perfect for my little girl and very comfortable during nap time and especially at night."

Featuring fine stitching to ensure that the filling stays in place, it is designed to maintain its shape and support over years of use, although some parents have reported that it has arrived lumpy. Its lightweight design odoes offer the perfect balance of softness and support for your toddler's delicate neck and back, and with the quilted cotton outer layer, it is also dust mite proof.

Measuring approximately 40cm x 60cm, the pillow is the perfect size for cot beds, and with its machine-washable design, it’s easy to keep your baby’s sleep space clean and hygienic.

Made using breathable and hypoallergenic ClevaFoam, this pillow has an open cell structure that cradles your little one's head, neck, and spine while they sleep. Mum tester Laura loved the support this offered her son, saying, “I had tried about 3 different pillows and each ended up being returned for being too high or too hard. This one, I think, is the one! It feels lovely and soft but gives the support his head and neck needs while being the correct height for him.” Also Ideal for children suffering from asthma or allergies, the PH-balanced design gives you peace of mind, and the removable cover can be easily machine washed, with a cleverly reversed zipper to keep your toddler safe. 

Our mum tester and trusted Mother&Baby writer, Hannah Carroll loved the positive impact this pillow had on her little one's sleep routine. The luxurious junior pillow is designed with reflex support foam, ensuring the right level of support for growing heads and necks, and also comes infused with relaxing lavender essence, promoting a soothing and restful sleep for your child, although dad tester Luke said, “it was very subtle but not sure it makes much difference.”

Easy to care for and generously sized, this junior pillow is suitable for children aged 3 years and up. Safety is paramount, which is why the pillow has been rigorously tested for harmful substances according to the strict criteria of STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX. With its hypoallergenic and toxin-free construction, it's a worry-free choice for your child's well-being.