We all value a good night’s sleep. Whether you’re going to work or school, if you don’t have a good night’s sleep, your whole day won’t be as good as it could be.
As such, we should do everything we can to help ourselves get the best night’s rest.
If you have kids, you probably already know how effective animal pillows can be - or anything for your kid to hold onto for that matter!
There’s something super comforting about animal plushies. They’re soft, cuddly, and make you feel like you have a snuggle buddy.
There is nothing wrong with having a cute and comfy animal pillow if you’re older, too, though!
These adorable pillows have no age restrictions - so whether you have a five-year-old who wants one, or you do as a parent - check out our list!
OUR TOP PICK
Could an animal toy get any cuter? This adorable blob of a seal is the ultimate animal pillow anyone would love.
We’ve all seen the meme of the seal in water or jiggling on land, so why not get one for yourself? You will love this little guy forever, and you can get it in three different sizes!
- What it’s made of: polyester and a polyester blend
- Purchase count: one
- Size variations: small, medium, large
- Other design variations: none
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This cat is not only super long, but super kawaii, too! The long cat plush pillow is great to snuggle up to, and it’s soft enough to hug all night!
With four different sizes to choose from, and three cat colors (plus two different animals), you can be sure to find the perfect fit for you! Don’t those paws reaching up to you just make you want to hug it?
- What it’s made of: high-elastic plush fabric
- Purchase count: one
- Size variations: 19.7 inches, 27.5 inches, 35.4 inches, 43.3 inches
- Other design variations: pink, gray, yellow, koala, panda
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Know someone who loves frogs? This plush green frog pillow is not only adorable, but it doesn’t even have to be green!
You can choose between four different frog colors, plus a pink pig or a white bunny to make things interesting.
No matter which design you want to pick, this fuzzy frog is worthy of all the hugs you can muster, and will help you get an amazing night’s sleep guaranteed.
- What it’s made of: cotton
- Purchase count: one
- Size variations: 14x12 inches (one size)
- Other design variations: green, blue, red, yellow, pink piggy, white bunny
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Shibas have a special place in everyone’s hearts, right? This adorable plush pillow is bound to bring a smile to your face with that mad little mouth and angry brows.
The pillow perfectly encapsulates the personality of the Shiba, whether you know it or not!
There are three adorable colors to choose from, and two sizes! You will love this plush pillow no matter which options you pick.
- What it’s made of: plush
- Purchase count: one
- Size variations: 15.7 inches, 19.6 inches
- Other design variations: black, brown, gray
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With so many options to pick from, how could you ever decide! This adorable animal pillow is sure to keep the bad dreams away from you when you fall asleep.
Dream of the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh with these animals in fruit! Everyone would love one, don’t you think?
- What it’s made of: plush
- Purchase count: one
- Size variations: 27.5 inches
- Other design variations: carrotbunny, strawberrybunny, avocadobear, avocadopig, strawberrybear, strawberrypenguin, strawberrypig, strawberryshiba, bananapig, bananasheep
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This adorable dog plush pillow is great for cuddling all night long. With an adorable little tail and pointy ears, what’s not to love about him! You can get a large or small version, and he can be yellow or gray!
That means that he’s perfect for everyone who might want one! Not to mention, have you seen those little cheeks?
- What it’s made of: Pp cotton
- Purchase count: one
- Size variations: small, large
- Other design variations: yellow, gray
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Everyone loves cats, and this adorable white plush pillow cat is perfect! With that cute little smile, those rosy cheeks, and pink paws, you can’t not love it.
Since this cat is super soft, you will definitely be able to hug and snuggle with it all night.
- What it’s made of: cotton
- Purchase count: one
- Size variations: 12 inches, 20 inches
- Other design variations: white
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Everyone has had a pet hamster in their early years, right? Well, if you did, and you miss him, you should definitely get this adorable plush pillow! He’s soft and cuddly, and you have five options to choose between!
From gray and beige to blue and pink, there will be an option that everyone will love and hug until they fall asleep.
- What it’s made of: plush
- Purchase count: one
- Size variations: 15.75 x 11.81 inches
- Other design variations: gray, beige, blue, brown, pink
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Tigers are awesome, and don’t you just wish that you could cuddle one? Well, now you can!
This adorable plush tiger pillow is the perfect cuddle buddy, and everyone is guaranteed to love him.
Just look at those little teef sticking out of that adorable mouth. His little stubby tail and stripes make him the ultimate animal pillow to fall asleep with and hug forever.
- What it’s made of: elastic cotton, plush
- Purchase count: one
- Size variations: 13.7 inches, 17.7 inches
- Other design variations: none
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This is an adorable (not so) little dinosaur plush pillow that every dinosaur-loving kid wants in their bed!
Its size makes him the perfect friend to hug while you drift off to dreamland and get an amazing night’s sleep.
It’ll be impossible to only keep him in bed, though, because he’s too cute to be left alone!
- What it’s made of: fabric
- Purchase count: one
- Size variations: 31.4 inches, 39.3 inches
- Other design variations: none
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Want to start collecting woodland animal plush pillows? Start with this adorable fox! He’s bright red and super adorable, you can’t miss him!
These pillows are super soft and comfy, and come in a number of different animal options including an elephant, dolphin, pig, and even a cobra! You will have a hard time choosing which one you want to snuggle with!
- What it’s made of: polypropylene, polyester
- Purchase count: one
- Size variations: 20 inches
- Other design variations: dinosaur, panda, penguin, shark, crocodile, Shiba, dolphin, fox, pig, elephant, cat, cobra
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Want a barnyard plush toy you can snuggle up with at night? This adorable cow is one that you just have to check out.
Look at that adorable happy face and little tail! You will never want to leave it alone.
- What it’s made of: cotton, plush
- Purchase count: one
- Size variations: 13.7 inches, 19.6 inches
- Other design variations: round eyes, squinting
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If you can’t get enough of corgis, this is the perfect plush for your life. This little plush pillow has teenie tinie legs, perky ears, and the most adorable little face you could imagine - just like the real thing!
He’s the perfect snuggle buddy for those cold nights to warm up your body, mind, and soul. How could you look at him and not want him in your bed with you?
- What it’s made of: elastic down cotton, unknown
- Purchase count: one
- Size variations: 11.8 inches or 17.3 inches
- Other design variations: brown, gray, yellow
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Look at that little smiling face! This octopus plushie is the happiest sea creature ever, and he comes in four colors!
You can go green, orange, white, or an adorable pink to snuggle with. He’s perfect for anyone who wants to keep the ocean a little closer to heart and get a great night’s sleep.
- What it’s made of: unknown
- Purchase count: one
- Size variations: 9 inch or 15.7 inch
- Other design variations: white, pink, green, orange
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We can’t get enough of this chubby cat, can you? With four different colors and two sizes to pick from, he makes a fantastic little snuggle buddy for anyone who needs him to put their mind at rest.
- What it’s made of: acrylic fabrics, polyester, polypropylene filling
- Purchase count: one
- Size variations: 11.8 inches or 19.6 inches
- Other design variations: Black, brown, gray, orange coloring
Final Thoughts
There are so many adorable animal pillows out there that are both cute and comfy.
If you like any of the ones we picked for this list, why not try one out!
You won’t regret having the perfect little animal pillow to cuddle with when the nights get longer again.
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