I need a gap filler for the head of my bed.

Can anyone recommend a cheap one that they have had success with? I keep dropping stuff behind my bed though that gap. I looked on Amazon and they had too many choices for me to choose from. Does anyone else use one and do they work ok?

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Nitedoc · 51-55, M

Try a big pool noodle.

Mardrae · F

@Nitedoc I don’t know what that is, but it sounds as expensive as buying an actual gap filler pillow

Nitedoc · 51-55, M

@Mardrae It's a flexible closed cell foam cylinder about five feet long. It floats in a swimming pool. Kids like to play with them. The local Dollar General store has them for I about two dollars. Google a pool noodle and see what it looks like.

OogieBoogie · F

@Mardrae

Mardrae · F

@OogieBoogie looks exactly like what I roll my hair with every night! 😂

OogieBoogie · F

@Mardrae you know , some have done that on YouTube with cut up ones .😄

Mardrae · F

@OogieBoogie well, looking at the gap in my bed and the wall, it seems like I would need a bunch of them unless they are really big and fat.

OogieBoogie · F

@Mardrae they are about 3" in diameter x 5'3". They are quite firm but light ....and cheap.

You could wrap a blanket or quilt around it to make it wider 🤷

Mardrae · F

@OogieBoogie that’s a good idea. I’ll look for them on Amazon

OogieBoogie · F

@Mardrae other Americans I have spoken to say they are a common thing at dollar stores, Kmart , yardsales ,Walmart etc.
Just so you know 🤷

Mardrae · F

@OogieBoogie I will check Walmart then. I have lost so many things in the gap that I need to get a broom to sweep out under my bed.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@Mardrae they are from $1-$3 each here. Also those foam rubber blocks they sell for mattresses covers or for pillows, they can be cut to size.