The Best Pillows for Side Sleepers
Of course, you can use any regular pillow to sleep however you want—they’re flexible for a reason. But if you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for the best sleep money can offer you , probably because you’ve had some unpleasant nights. Knowing which type of pillow is best for your sleep can greatly benefit your health and even help you stop snoring .
If you sleep on your side, you’ll need a pillow with a higher top than usual to support your head and neck and keep your spine aligned. Here are the best ones you can get.
Best side pillow overall
The pillow’s ability to be molded is key for side sleepers. Foam is the best material for the inside of a pillow to help it maintain its shape. The great thing about molded pillows is that they are suitable for both side sleepers and back sleepers. The best pillow for this is the Nest Bedding Easy Breather Pillow because of its firm yet adjustable support. The crushed foam inside creates a comfortable feeling without the smell of foam. The pillowcase is soft and cool to the touch, and the shredded foam has its own washable inner pouch that’s easy to wash.
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Lightweight Breathable Nest Bedding Pillow: $95.20 (originally $119).
The best side pillow for hot sleepers.
People who suffer from night sweats can also purchase side pillows specifically designed for them. Layla Kpop is an adjustable pillow made from naturally cooling materials. It has a copper-infused polyester cover and is filled with shredded memory foam made from kapok, a natural wood fiber. The copper-plated coating conducts heat away from the head. The adjustable pad can get messy, but it will help you find the firmness you want. When fully stuffed, you get a very high loft of seven inches, which is a great height for most side sleepers.
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Layla Kpop: $109.
The best latex pillow for side sleepers
If you suffer from allergies, a latex pillow can help you get a better night’s sleep. Latex pillows are cool, provide good support, are durable and, of course, hypoallergenic. The Saatva Latex Pillow has all the benefits of a latex pillow and is also adjustable. The pillow base is made from Talalay latex, covered with a layer of down alternative fiber (a synthetic fiber created to replace duck feathers), all covered in an organic cotton cover. The loft pillow comes in standard and high heights, but side sleepers should choose the high height. The high loft is suitable for medium to heavy weight people who need a high loft for comfortable sleep. Smaller side sleepers can remove the latex core if they deem it necessary.
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Saatva Latex Pillow : $165.00.
The best side pillow for side sleepers who have headaches.
If you’re a side sleeper and get headaches regularly (and think they’re caused by your pillow), consider the Pillow Cube (which is no longer a block shape; it’s now a rectangle). The cube pillow is made from a block of memory foam covered with a gel-infused polyester shell. You can get a standard five-inch loft or a seven-inch loft for people 6’4″ and taller. The pillow has a flat surface designed to accommodate and support the entire space between your shoulder and head. the right size, it should align your neck and spine to give you a feeling of relief.
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The Cube Pillow starts at $69.99.
Best side pillow that sometimes rolls over onto your back
Most people change positions while sleeping. If this sounds like you and you consider yourself a combination sleeper, the Tuft & Needle may be a good option for you. This soft foam pillow has a five-inch volume that provides good support for side and back sleepers. It’s made from Tuft & Needle foam filled with cooling gel and graphite, which they claim helps keep your head cool.
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Bundle and Needle : $80 (originally $100).
The best body pillow for side sleepers
I’m a huge fan of body pillows and have been using them ever since I started. If you’re a side sleeper and have never slept with one, you’re missing out. The truth is that you need support for more than just your neck to sleep well. Shoulders, legs and back can also make a big difference to your sleep if properly supported. One of the best body pillows is pregnancy pillows . You don’t have to be pregnant to use them. The Pharmedoc Pregnancy U-Shape Full Body Pillow is a great body pillow for most people; it supports all the major parts of your body such as legs, back and shoulders. If you’ve never tried it, you’re missing out.
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Pharmedoc U Shape Maternity Full Body Pillow $44.95 (Originally $64.99)