Our Complete Guide To The World’s 5 Most Comfortable Pillows
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Everybody knows the importance of good night’s sleep, and a comfortable pillow plays a big role.
The right pillow keeps your head and neck comfortably supported. For neck pain, MedlinePlus suggests a firm mattress and a pillow that supports your neck.
A pillow won't fix every sleep problem, though. If neck pain lasts more than a week or you regularly sleep poorly, see a doctor.
Pillows haven't always looked as they do today, with the Ancient Egyptian and Chinese cultures using hard pillows, made of stone or wood.
It was the Romans and Greeks who first used soft pillows. The use didn't become widespread until after the industrial revolution.
These days, we're spoilt for choice when shopping for something on which to lay our head, but choosing the right pillow can be hard.
Your sleeping position will determine what type of pillow is the best choice for you.
There are many companies that make pillows and that wide selection can be overwhelming. Design and pillow materials are important considerations in addition to cost.
We’ve decided to make your job easier by choosing the best pillow brands and introducing you to them.
Coop Home Goods
Coop Home Goods is known for adjustable support pillows.
Their pillows use shredded memory foam fill that you can add or remove to suit your sleeping position.
If you sleep on your side, Coop Home Goods have a great selection of comfortable pillows for side sleepers.
Check the current listing for materials, care instructions, warranty and return policy, since these can change.
Snuggle Pedic
Snuggle Pedic is another shredded memory foam pillow brand.
Their pillows are designed to support your head and neck.
They are soft and let you customize the loft by adding or removing foam.
Check the current trial and warranty terms before you buy.
Sleep Better
Sleep Better pillows are designed with side sleepers especially in mind.
Some models have a specially designed space for your arm.
If you like sleeping with your arm tucked under your head, this is the pillow for you.
Sleep Better pillows are made from memory foam that bounces back into its original shape.
Mediflow
Mediflow pillows have a water base: a water pouch sits under a layer of soft fiber filling.
The company cites research on water-based pillows and neck pain, but evidence for any single pillow is limited, and a pillow is not a treatment for neck problems.
The water base is easy to fill, and can be adjusted by adding or removing water from the pouch. That lets you fine-tune how firm it feels.
ViscoSoft
ViscoSoft offers a range of foam pillows.
Some of their pillows use cooling gel, which can make the surface feel cooler, though no pillow stays exactly at room temperature.
Like some of the other brands, ViscoSoft pillows use memory foam that retains its shape.
Their line covers different sleeping positions, so side and back sleepers have options.
What Makes These Pillows So Comfortable?
The brands above offer very different pillows, but they have one thing in common.
They have all been designed carefully with people with specific sleeping styles and preferences in mind.
What is an incredibly comfortable, firm pillow for one person may feel like sleeping on a rock to someone else.
If someone prefers sturdy support for their head, they won't go into raptures over a pile of soft, downy, squidgy pillows.
Most people will find something on the list above that suits them.
One-size-fits-all pillows might be cheap, but a pillow matched to your sleeping position is worth the effort. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America suggests replacing pillows about every 2 years.
In Summary
Choosing the perfect pillow for you can be hard, even if you're looking for the softest pillow imaginable.
You've probably slept in enough beds and on enough pillows, however, to have a very good idea of what it is that your head is crying out to be rested on at the end of a long, hard day.
All five of these pillow brands are good options when you're looking for comfort. If you have ongoing neck or back pain, talk with a doctor or physical therapist about what support you need.
Pick out the best one for you, and reap the benefits for years to come.
Sources
- Neck pain, MedlinePlus
- Dust Mite Allergy: How to Identify and Treat, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
