Tailbone & Sitting Support

  • The Tush Present

    The Tush Present

    The Tush Present

    $99.00
    $99.00
  • Organic Tush Cover

    Organic Tush Cover

    Organic Tush Cover

    From $35.00
    From $35.00

What Tush Customers Say

All Cushions

Not all cushions are the same

Most donut and ring cushions are memory foam or inflatable plastic, and they only work as a seat. The Tush Present® is plant fiber in organic cotton, and it works as a seat cushion and back support through pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

Category The Tush Present®thetushpresent.com Typical memory foam donutFoam ring and U-shaped cushions Typical inflatable ringVinyl or PVC air cushions
Materials
FillWhat's inside
✓Natural kapok, a hollow plant fiber from the seed pods of the kapok tree4
✕Memory foam (polyurethane), sometimes gel-infused1
✕Air inside a vinyl or PVC ring23
CoverWhat touches your skin
✓GOTS-certified organic cotton
~Polyester or mesh covers are common1
✕Bare vinyl or PVC; some add a fabric sleeve23
Foam or plasticSynthetic materials
✓None
✕Polyurethane is made from isocyanates and polyols, which can be petroleum-derived5
✕Vinyl / PVC plastic, which can be made flexible with phthalates, a class of endocrine-disrupting chemicals238
When you're done with itEnd of life
✓Kapok is a plant fiber shown to biodegrade4
✕Foam is not compostable
✕Vinyl is not compostable
MicroplasticsPlastic fibers shed in the wash
✓Plant-fiber cover and fill (cotton and kapok), not plastic
~Polyester covers shed plastic microfibers when washed17
✕The ring itself is vinyl or PVC plastic2
Design & function
UsesHow many jobs it does
✓2-in-1: flat as a seat cushion, or upright behind your back
✕Seat only1
✕Seat only23
ShapeHow you sit on it
✓A 12-inch open center, so you float over your tailbone and perineum instead of sitting on them
~Round or U-shaped ring with a center opening1
~Round ring with a center hole23
FeelHow it holds you
✓Springy plant fiber that holds you up, so you don’t sink in
✕Memory foam is made to contour and sink to your shape1
~Air shifts as you move
AdjustableFits your body
✓Zipper opens to add or remove fill for your height and firmness
✕Fixed foam shape1
~Firmness changes with how much air you add3
CareKeeping it clean
✓Cover zips off and machine washes. Like it fluffier? Toss the cushion in the dryer, or skip it and keep that broken-in feel
~Many have removable, washable covers; the foam core is not washable1
~Wipe clean
Designed forHow long you use it
✓Pregnancy, postpartum and beyond: sitting, back support and tailbone comfort
~Postpartum, hemorrhoids and tailbone comfort1
~Postpartum, hemorrhoids and tailbone comfort; popular for travel23
Who makes it
Invented by
✓A nurse anesthetist (CRNA) and mom
✕Consumer and home goods brands
✕Medical supply and consumer brands3
Made in
✓Handmade to order in New Jersey, USA
~Origin often not stated
~Origin often not stated
Reviews
✓4.96 out of 5 from 100 reviews6
~Widely reviewed on Amazon and retail sites
~Widely reviewed
✓ Yes~ Sometimes / varies by brand✕ No

Competitor columns describe typical products in each category, not every brand. Checked September 27, 2026. The Tush Present is a comfort product, not a medical device.

Sources

  1. Wise Baby Choices, “Best Postpartum Donut Pillows”: fill and cover materials of 10 popular donut pillows (memory foam; polyester, mesh or fabric covers, most removable).
  2. Dr. Frederick’s Original Inflatable Donut Pillow (Amazon): inflatable vinyl ring for postpartum, tailbone and travel.
  3. Inflatable PVC donut ring with pump (Amazon) and DMI Inflatable Ring Cushion (Amazon): PVC and vinyl air rings for postpartum and tailbone use.
  4. ScienceDirect, “Hollow reversible kapok fibrous membranes with biodegradability”: kapok’s hollow fiber structure and measured biodegradation.
  5. U.S. EPA Safer Choice, “Chemicals and Production of Spray Polyurethane Foam”: polyurethane is made from isocyanates and polyols; polyols come from petroleum and agricultural sources.
  6. The Tush Present customer reviews: 4.96 average from 100 reviews on thetushpresent.com.
  7. Environmental Science & Technology, “Systematic Study of Microplastic Fiber Release from 12 Different Polyester Textiles during Washing”: polyester fabrics release plastic microfibers in household washing.
  8. Endocrine Society, “Plastics, EDCs & Health”: phthalates are widely used to make plastics flexible and are endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a U-shaped cushion better than a donut cushion?

Comfort is personal, but many moms prefer an open center they can float over. The Tush has a 12-inch open center, so you're not sitting directly on your tailbone or perineum. Always follow your provider's guidance for your recovery.

What's the difference between memory foam and kapok?

Memory foam is made to soften and contour to your body, so you sink in. Kapok is a springy plant fiber that holds you up. Our zipper lets you add or remove fill for the firmness you like.

Can I use it after a C-section?

Many moms use the Tush for comfort when sitting and getting up after a C-section. Follow your surgeon's instructions for your recovery.

How do I clean it?

The organic cotton cover zips off and goes in the washing machine. Like it fluffier? Toss the cushion in the dryer, or skip it and keep that broken-in feel.

How long will I use it?

Through pregnancy, recovery and beyond. Flip it upright and it becomes back support for your desk, couch or car.

Is the Tush a medical device?

No. The Tush is a comfort product designed to help you sit and rest more comfortably. It isn't intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition.

What if it doesn't work for me?

Every website order comes with our 60-night Comfort Promise. See our Refund Policy for details.

For adult use only. Never use to hold, prop or position a baby, and never let a baby sleep on or with it.