Types of Sleeping Pillows
How to Choose the Best Pillow for Sleep?
Have you changed your pillow once, twice, or even three times? Did you find the right pillow for you? Many people struggle with this issue, so to make it easier, here are the most important tips!
Did you know that a normal person spends one-third of their life sleeping? This highlights the importance of choosing the most suitable and optimal mattress and pillow for your sleep. Many people suffer from discomfort because their pillow is not comfortable, which prevents them from enjoying a good and restful sleep.
Sleeping on the wrong pillow can increase neck and shoulder pain, cause numbness in the hands at times, and even lead to snoring.
To help you avoid this pain and discomfort, and to assist you in choosing the best pillow for sleep, here are the most important things to consider when buying a pillow:
Choose a pillow that suits your preferred sleeping position: If you sleep on your back, your pillow should be of medium thickness, so that your head is neither too high nor level with the mattress. If your preferred sleeping position is on your stomach, you can choose a thin pillow, or even sleep without one, so that your head aligns properly with your spine. However, in this position, it is recommended to place a pillow under your stomach to avoid back pain. If you prefer sleeping on your side, you need a pillow that supports your head and fills the gap between your ear and shoulder, meaning the pillow should be firmer.
If you change positions frequently during the night, you should choose a medium-thickness pillow that is slightly soft to accommodate all sleeping positions.
It is better to have more than one pillow with different fillings to meet your needs on different nights. These fillings include:
Latex Pillow: One of the firmest types of pillows. It resists mold and dust mites and helps support the neck by aligning it with the spine.
Cotton and Wool Pillow: These are hypoallergenic, resistant to mold and dust mites, and slightly firm.
Feather Pillow: Recommended by most specialists. You can adjust the filling to support your neck in the best way for your sleeping position, in addition to the softness it provides.
Foam Pillow: Supports the head appropriately, and is available in various shapes, making it easier to choose the most suitable one for your sleeping position.
