This Bathtub Feature Will Leave You Floating In Comfort For Less Than Air Jets And Inline Heaters

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There's nothing quite like a warm bath to put both your mind and body at ease after a long day, but when you consider the cost of creating a luxurious bathing experience, that soothing feeling is quickly replaced with sticker shock. Remodeling a small bathroom can easily command a price tag in the tens of thousands of dollars, and even smaller modifications like air jets or inline heaters to make your bathroom feel more like a wellness retreat could require a triple-digit spend. As an alternative, you might consider something a bit smaller but with a price point firmly in the double digits. The Ozyalo Bath Pillow, for example, is available on Amazon for $30.99.

A pillow might seem like a bit of a silly addition to your bathing setup, but if you're tired of resting your head on hard porcelain or a rolled-up towel, it could make a major difference in the feel of your tub. Ozyalo's pillow, in particular, is designed to provide comfort for both your head and your back, extending down further than some of the other bath pillows on the market. Further, the padding is placed in specific areas for increased support, around the neck and along the sides. According to one verified reviewer, who gave the bath pillow five stars, the "padding is thick enough that you don't feel the tub underneath at all."

Overall, the product holds a 4.5-star average from over 4,400 reviews on Amazon. Seventy-four percent of the reviews are five stars, with another 13% giving the pillow four stars. A total 6% of the reviews are one or two stars, however, with a number of these reviews commenting on the suction cups not holding in place.

The Ozyalo bath pillow is said to fit any bathtub, but its wide design makes it much better for those with rounded, angled tubs that already provide a slope to lean back on — think a traditional claw-foot bathtub as opposed to a more narrow and squared-off bath and shower combo. As noted by one four-star review, "The pillow is a good general size and fits most standard tubs, but depending on your tub shape, it can feel slightly bulky or not line up perfectly with the back angle."

Another consideration is that a bath pillow like this can be an option for those with frequent back pain. Because the design is intended to provide cushion from the neck all the way down to the lower back, if you're in need of some additional lumbar support, you can follow in the footsteps of one clever Amazon reviewer, who shared that they combined two pillows: "I just put them in opposite directions and my whole back has padding and I have the support I was looking for."

Once you're ready to step out of the bath, it's important to consider how you're going to keep your pillow clean and dry. While the cover of this pillow is made of quick-drying mesh, this is still one of those bathroom items that can become a mold breeding ground if you're not careful. Hang the pillow up after use with the included hook to ensure it's able to fully dry, and every couple of uses, toss it in the washing machine in the included mesh bag. With proper care and maintenance, you'll be able to dodge that dreaded musty mildew smell and keep your bath pillow in good shape for many more soaks.