Best pillow for sleep, by position

A pillow's main job is to keep your neck aligned with your spine โ€” the ideal height depends on your sleep position and mattress firmness.

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By position

  • Side sleepers: a firmer, taller pillow to fill the gap between shoulder and head.
  • Back sleepers: medium loft, to support the neck's natural curve.
  • Stomach sleepers: a thin, soft pillow, or none, to avoid straining the neck.

Material matters too

Memory foam contours closely; down and fiber pillows are softer and more adjustable.

Popular picks

ZenPur Ergonomic Cervical Memory Foam Pillow

A memory foam cervical pillow made in France, shaped to support the neck and encourage a snoring-friendlier sleep position.

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Inphysio Ergonomic Cervical Comfort Plus Pillow

A memory foam cervical pillow that comes with both bamboo and cotton pillowcases, so you can match the feel to the season.

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Adjustable Height Semi-Rigid Cervical Pillow

A cervical pillow with adjustable height, letting side and back sleepers fine-tune neck support to their own build.

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