Make it yourself: Toddler Travel Pillow

In anticipation of our road trip to my husband’s family reunion this past weekend, I had decided to add one more little thing to the list of “must complete before Friday.” It’s true: I am insane. To my surprise, it only took about 20 minutes to sew a cozy travel pillow for my toddler. So perhaps I am only partially insane! Additionally, he absolutely loved it and had to use it while he watched Sesame Street. It was great to have in the car for when he fell asleep since it was a long 4 1/2 hours. Some may like the U shaped travel pillows, but I like this one because I wasn’t sure if he would really keep a U shape around his neck. This was easy to slide and re-position to wherever his head lolled after falling asleep.

To make this little pillow, you need some cozy fabric and fiberfill stuffing. I used some fleece, but any soft fabric would be fine. Cut the fabric to a rectangle 10 inches by 12 inches.

I went ahead and made a little pattern so that the next time I make one I can pin it and cut it quickly. Once the fabric is cut, fold it in half hot dog style, then pin the right sides together. Sew all three sides, leaving about half of the third side open for stuffing.

Cut the corners (and any excess fabric because you didn’t have the cuts even like me) and turn right side out. Stuff with the fiberfill to your liking. Fold the edges of the hold in and press lightly. Sew closed with an invisible ladder stitch.

 

And there you have it: a little toddler travel pillow! Now if only it were as easy and simple to get your toddler to sleep in the car for most of the trip!