Drew Barrymore's unorthodox sleep aid helps keep her in a comfortable position all night long and upgrades her rest – starting under $25
The actress started sleeping this way when she was pregnant and never stopped after realizing how restful it could be – we explore its benefits


Making your bed comfortable is about more than choosing the right bedding; it's also about optimizing your sleep position. Depending on how you sleep, you can disrupt your spinal alignment, making it more difficult to fall asleep. Drew Barrymore has found a unique solution: sleeping with a body pillow.
She explained her admiration for body pillows in an interview with People. Barrymore stated: 'I sleep with a body pillow like I’m still pregnant!' She explains: 'Being a mom, businesswoman, and someone whose mind is constantly racing, it can feel not just challenging but impossible. I used to toss and turn throughout the night or stay up staring at the ceiling, unable to fall asleep.'
Choosing the perfect pillow is no easy task, but a body pillow is always a great option for side sleepers. These extra large and long pillows give people who sleep this way something to support your legs and arms as you sleep. This can help keep you in proper alignment leading to a better night of sleep.
Editor's Picks of the Best Body Pillows
This inexpensive body pillow is a smart choice if you want to try a body pillow but don't want to spend too much. The cover is hypoallergenic, and it's similar dimensions to a lumbar pillow, so you can easily make it part of your bedspread.
If you know you want to invest in a top body pillow, this is perhaps your best bet. On test, we loved the Tempur-Adapt memory foam topper, and if this the same material, it will be incredibly comfortable.
This U-shaped body pillow is designed for pregnancy. It has a cooling cover so that you don't overheat, and part of it is detachable, so you can adjust it exactly as you need. Available in 15 colors and three different sizes, it has tens of thousands of 5-star reviews.
For Drew Barrymore, as for most of us, a proper bedtime routine is essential to her high-functioning life. She states: 'We can’t be our best selves without a good night’s rest. Ask any cranky baby — or grownup! Quality sleep is essential. It impacts us mentally and physically, our well-being, and our overall health. It affects how we show up in the world.'
She enhances the possibility of this by sleeping with high-quality cooling bedding alongside her body pillow.
Shop Barrymore's Favorite Bedding
The base of any bed, this fitted sheet is soft-to-the-touch and oh so cooling on the skin. Since it's the foundation, it's important to get right – but with Barrymore's approval, this is a safe bet.
An alternative to cotton or silk, these cooling pillowcases are constantly refreshing; it's always the cool side of the pillow. Thanks to their sleep-inducing temperature control, we'd count them among the best pillows on the market.
Made with advanced temperature-regulating technology and moisture-wicking fabric, this award-winning comforter keeps you cool and dry all through the night.
This machine washable flat sheet comes in both queen and king sizes, as well as a range of colors – perfect for every space, from a curated master bedroom to your guestroom, to help your loved ones have their best sleep possible.
Experience the range of Evercool bedding with this package of a comforter, sheet, and pillowcases. It offers everything we love about the brand: beauty, practicality, and a refreshingly accessible price.
This essential pack of two pillowcases and a fitted sheet is a fantastic way to double up on cooling linens. It's a Barrymore-approved essential, and we're already wondering how we survived without it before.
Drew Barrymore's trick might not work for everyone, but it's a reminder that each person's sleep routine may be different. Whatever works for you, it's important to pay attention to your personal needs when buying bedding and pillows.
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Sophie is a News Editor at Homes & Gardens, where she works on the Celebrity Style team. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly excited when researching trends or interior history. Sophie is an avid pop culture fan. As an H&G editor, she has interviewed the likes of Martha Stewart, Hilary Duff, and the casts of Queer Eye and Selling Sunset. Before joining Future Publishing, Sophie worked as the Head of Content and Communications at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens and furniture brand. She has also written features on exciting developments in the design world for Westport Magazine. Sophie has an MSc from the Oxford University Department of Anthropology and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.
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