![]() ![]() But it’s the squishy Melofoam material that really sets this body pillow apart. The cylindrical, noodlelike Cuddler is extra long at 75 inches with a uniform eight-inch diameter that takes up far less space in my shared bed than other body pillows on the market. The Bearaby Cuddler, which the brand sent to me to test out, is my favorite body pillow of those I’ve tried so far. Schuler tells us side sleepers should focus on having proper support not only under their head but also between their knees to “keep the spine in a neutral position, reduce malalignment, and relieve pressure placed on the neck and back.” While body pillows are often thought of as a pregnancy essential, they can also provide head-to-toe support for anyone who needs it. (The pillow comes with a bag of extra fill, or you can buy more in medium or firm densities.)įill type: Single piece of Melofoam | Loft: Medium | Firmness: Medium-firm | Care instructions: Machine-washable cover Like other Coop Sleep Goods pillows, this one is filled with crosscut GREENGUARD GOLD– and CertiPUR-US–certified memory foam and microfiber, and you can unzip an inner case to add or remove fill to adjust the loft and firmness. There is plenty of space in the cutout for me to move around or roll over. I tried the king size, and though it is technically an inch smaller in length and width than Coop’s king-size Original pillow, it feels more substantial because the center cutout pushes filling to the sides and a gusset around the perimeter of the pillow creates a more even loft across the whole pillow, without any tapering at the edges. This pillow comes in two sizes, queen and king. The effect is similar to that of the Pillow Cube, with good support in the space between your head and neck, but the Coop pillow is much fluffier and softer than the Pillow Cube. Coop’s cutout pillow has a more pronounced curve than Eli & Elm’s, with an overall blockier shape. Like our top-pick Eli & Elm pillow, Coop’s cutout pillow leaves space to accommodate your shoulder so that it can fit more easily and snugly under your head and neck. I have the standard cover, which doesn’t have special cooling features but didn’t cause me to overheat.įill type: Cross-cut memory-foam and microfiber fill | Loft: Adjustable | Firmness: Adjustable | Care instructions: Machine-washable cover If you run especially hot, you can also upgrade to an “ice cube” cooling cover for an extra $30. You can choose from two sizes that coincide with your height - the standard size is meant for people who are six-feet-three or shorter (that’s the one I have, as I am five-feet-ten), and the thick size is for people who are six-four or taller. The design is ideal for side sleepers who hardly ever sleep in other positions, as its angles and loft aren’t really compatible with back or stomach sleeping. It’s made of solid viscoelastic polyurethane and nanofibers (read: sturdy memory foam), so it’s on the firmer side, but it still has the satisfying squish that you’d expect from a foam pillow. I’ve tested this pillow myself and found that it does what it says on the tin, nestling along the side of my head, the crook of my neck, and the top of my shoulder. The logic behind the bricklike Pillow Cube is that its 90-degree angles will completely fill that essential space between your head and your mattress to keep your neck aligned. And as a side sleeper myself, I’ve tested several pillows to find the best ones that meet our experts’ criteria and included my favorites below.įill type: Memory foam | Loft: High | Firmness: Firm | Care instructions: Machine-washable cover We spoke to Cushner, Foley, Toussaint-Keshinro, and three more experts about what to look for in pillows for side sleepers and which ones they recommend. “Side sleepers usually need thicker pillows to fill the space between their head and neck, but a pillow that is too thick may cause neck pain and put pressure on the spine,” Foley explains. That means the loft, or height, of your pillow, is more important if you sleep on your side. Rennes Toussaint-Keshinro, a chiropractor and mental-health coach, says side sleepers should aim to “maintain a neutral position and posture of the back,” with a pillow that lifts their head high enough to line up with the neck and spine, but not too high. And to achieve the perfect spine, neck, and head alignment, choosing the right pillow is key. ![]() But side-sleeping is more than a comfortable way to cozy up according to Keith Cushner, a product expert at, and his colleague Logan Foley, a sleep-science coach and the managing editor at, it can “improve spinal alignment, reduce the risk of snoring, and reduce back pain,” Cushner tells us. If you like sleeping on your side, you’re in good company - it’s the sleep position preferred by 60 percent of adults. ![]()
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