The Best Memory Foam Pillows of 2021 – Improve Your Sleep Quality

Many people are finding that they sleep much better with a memory foam pillow than when they use any other type of pillow. The reason is that the best memory foam pillows effectively contour to your body while ensuring that your spine is correctly aligned, and you don’t wake up with a kink in your neck. When memory foam is exposed to body heat it becomes soft enough to conform perfectly, then when it’s not in use it cools down and resumes its original shape. In addition, there are memory foam pillows specifically designed to raise the neck to provide further support for people suffering from chronic pain in their neck and/or shoulders. 

Can the best memory foam pillows actually prevent snoring? 

Yes, they really can! The trick is to find the very best memory foam pillow for this particular purpose and the perfect one for you! While there are a ton of products on the market claiming they can reduce or eliminate snoring, the truth is that memory foam pillows have been shown to be quite effective at this. They help the sleeper avoid blocked airways by separating the palate from the throat while providing the neck the additional support it needs.  

The best memory foam pillow for you will be determined by what your usual sleeping position is, which side you typically lie on. Memory foam pillows designed for side sleepers specifically support the neck and head, so they are both in the right position. They’re firm enough to support the area between your head and shoulder. If you sleep on your stomach you will want a softer, yet thinner memory foam pillow that will properly align your head and neck. Although sleeping on your back makes it difficult to stop snoring, the best memory foam pillows for those that do sleep on their back would be thinner for the best alignment while providing the needed support to the neck from the base of the pillow. 

The Best Memory Foam Pillows 

Bluewave Bedding Gel Memory Foam Pillow Review

Stomach and back sleepers need a comfortable thin pillow that provides the proper spinal support when sleeping in these positions. However, they can be hard to find unless you do some serious online research. Many people don’t take the time to do so, and just buy whatever they can easily pick up at a local retail store, assuming that it will be “good enough.” However, choosing the right pillow is nearly as important as choosing the right mattress if you hope to get a good night’s sleep. 

Loft Options

The Bluewave Bedding Gel Memory Foam Pillow has a very slim 2.5” loft, which makes it one of the thinnest pillows in the industry. However, due to the memory foam construction, it can still compress even further without going completely flat. 

What’s especially nice about this product is that it comes in multiple lofts to specifically meet the needs of people of all body types, sizes, and shapes. The additional lofts offer sufficient support to back sleepers who feel the standard 2.5” loft is too low for their comfort. So, this Bluewave Bedding also comes in a 3.25” loft as well as a 4” loft. These may be more comfortable for some back and even side/combo sleepers. The added height offers more support for proper head and neck positioning. 

People who sleep on their stomachs need the thinnest pillow possible and often end up laying their head right on the mattress. Doing this can cause many pressure points upon the head. Stomach sleepers definitely should sleep with a pillow, not only for additional comfort but also for proper neck support. 

Dual-Sided Shaping

The Bluewave Bedding Gel Memory Foam Pillow has a unique dual-sized shaping that offers more than one option for comfort. One side is curved with gently rounded edges, and the other is flat, which offers both stability and a second comfort choice.

Gel-Infused

Memory foam is designed to allow for weight contouring while still offering sufficient support. Without foam, a pillow this thin could not offer any real support because it would go flat in no time. 

This pillow will contour perfectly to your head without making you feel as if you have a deep sink, likely because of its overall thinness. As thin as it is, it does offer pressure point reduction while staying firm enough to give you the slight uplifting support your head needs above the mattress. 

Multiple Comfort Options

The Bluewave Bedding is firm but soft to the touch. However, if the pillow feels too soft or too firm, you can choose alternatives based on your comfort level. It comes in both extra plush and extra-firm options as well. 

A firmer option may work better for back sleepers because it won’t likely contour as easily or compress as much. The softer surface would likely work best for stomach sleepers since it would provide a deeper contour. We did find that the firm plush actually compressed quite well, leaving approximately ½” of the pillow between the mattress and the head. 

Cooling

The gel infusion of the memory foam effectively combats the heat retention that is common among other foam products. Foam has a compressive nature on its own, and this closed-off structure can prevent good airflow and cause body heat to be retained within the foam itself. This doesn’t happen with the Bluewave Bedding Gel Memory Foam Pillow, however, because the gel in the material draws heat out due to natural heat conduction.

With regard to gel-infused memory foam pillows like the Bluewave Bedding, when your warm skin touches the pillow, you will likely feel a cooling sensation as it creates an equilibrium between your face and the surface of the pillow. The intention is not meant to make the pillow cool to the touch, but to help regulate temperature and avoid an excessive heat buildup. 

Washable Bamboo Fabric Cover

A solid memory foam pillow cannot be washed due to its construction, but you can certainly wash the thick bamboo fabric cover. Bamboo is the perfect fiber choice for a pillow cover because it’s breathable and cooling. Bamboo fabric also wicks moisture off your skin, which also helps you to sleep cooler. This naturally hypoallergenic fabric is resistant to allergens and odors and can be safely tossed in the washing machine without losing its unique properties. 

What’s also great about this cover is that the zipper is sewn in so that it won’t scratch or snag on anything and the seams are double stitched for durability. The foam within the Bluewave Bedding is encased in a thin 100% cotton breathable cover that cannot be removed, although it can be spot cleaned. You need to be very careful removing the outer cover as it is a very snug fit. 

Spot Clean Only

Memory foam is made of synthetic materials that should not be exposed to moisture or liquids. If you spill liquid on the foam, it should be blotted up immediately. If memory foam is exposed long term to moisture, it can breakdown and over time, lose some of its firmness and support. To clean the inner cover, use a gentle fabric spot cleaner only.

Limited 3-Year Warranty

The Bluewave Bedding company provides customers with a limited 3-year warranty on every product they sell, including their memory foam pillow. The warranty covers material and structural defects for a full three years, but not normal wear and tear. If you should have a problem with the product, they will replace, provide a refund or repair your pillow at their discretion. 

The company’s associate sellers will often provide a 30-day refund as well so ff you are not comfortable sleeping with this pillow. You can return it within 30 days hassle-free and ship it free of charge. 

Conclusion

If you have been looking for a really comfortable and supportive thin pillow, you should definitely consider the Bluewave Bedding Gel Memory Foam Pillow. We sincerely believe it to be one of the best choices for stomach and back sleepers on the market today. Due to the gel-infused memory foam technology and thin design, it offers amazing support without making you hot during the night. The multiple loft choices and the dual-sided shaping offer several options for personal comfort you need for a good night’s sleep. 

Coop Home Goods Premium Adjustable Loft Pillow Review

If you have trouble sleeping, you really should consider purchasing the Coop Home Goods Premium Adjustable Loft Pillow. In our opinion, this is by far the best option for side sleepers because it easily conforms to the shape and size of your body. 

The pillow is made from high-quality materials, yet it is available for a reasonable price. The shredded stuffing is made out of visco-elastic memory foam, and due to its unique construction, it provides greater airflow than a standard solid memory foam pillow. 

What may be the best feature of this product is that you can adjust the amount of filling to get the perfect loft for you (by removing it or adding it back in). At first, you may find the loft too high for your liking, so the idea is to keep removing pieces of shredded foam until you’re perfectly comfortable.  

Outer Cover & Inner Case

The Coop Home Goods comes with a high-quality removable viscose rayon outer cover. This cover is specifically designed to keep you cool during sleep. It’s made of a proprietary blend of 60% polyester and 40% bamboo, formulated to regulate body temperature. This plush feeling outer cover is machine washable (a big plus) and quite attractive with an embossed triangle pattern. 

The inner case that surrounds the foam filling is made out of a tight-knit Interlock fabric with a nice smooth feel to it. It is plain white and much thinner compared to the plush outer cover.

Comfort & Support

The Coop Home Goods Premium Adjustable Loft Pillow is soft while offering the perfect amount of support. It immediately contours to your head, but allows you to change sleeping positions throughout the night. What’s nice is that you can’t even feel the shredded pieces inside it. The entire pillow feels like one piece, but the foam pieces allow for the adjustability and additional comfort. 

Primary Benefits

A zippered inner case gives you full access to the shredded foam filling so you can adjust it to create your preferred loft (by removing the excess filling and replacing it if needed). The shredded memory foam offers benefits of the improved breathability and cooling when compared to solid memory foam. 

This pillow is resistant to dust mites and other allergens. Furthermore, the filling has received the CertiPUR-US certification, which authenticates that the Coop Home Goods have been made without the use of ozone-depleting substances including formaldehyde, lead, mercury, and other heavy metals, etc. 

Care & Maintenance

If your Coop Home Goods Premium Adjustable Loft Pillow starts going a little flat, the manufacturer recommends that you place it in the dryer and let it spin for about 10 minutes. Doing this will fluff the filling up once again. In fact, it is recommended that you do this once every month to maximize performance. 

Additional Information

• May have a slight odor for the first few days
• Machine washable
• Comes in 2 sizes: Queen and King
• Hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites
• You can enjoy a 30-day trial period
• Comes with a 5-year warranty
• Proudly made in the USA

Conclusion

To appreciate all this pillow has to offer, you need to be already familiar with and like the feel of memory foam products in general. The shredded foam in the Coop Home Goods still has the standard memory foam contour, and snug feel to it. You may like the way this feels or not. Before ordering, please make sure you are comfortable on memory foam. 

PillowOfHealth Chiro Elite Adjustable Pillow Review

Customizable for Comfort

You can easily customize the PillowOfHealth Chiro Elite Adjustable Pillow according to your desired firmness and sleep preferences. All you have to do is unzip the patented opening and remove or add the foam and fiberfill to make the pillow perfectly comfortable for you. 

Top-Quality Materials

• Medical-grade lining
• Polyester cluster fiberfill
• Highly resilient and healthy urethane foam

Extremely Healthy

The PillowOfHealth is known for being among the healthiest pillows you could ever use because it incorporates a number of features that are very beneficial to your health, as follows: 

Healthiest Fiber Filling & Foam

The PillowOfHealth is filled with medical-grade, premium-quality cluster fiberfill, and urethane foam. An independent laboratory has verified that these materials contain no toxic chemicals, which makes this product much better for your health. 

Hypoallergenic, Antimicrobial & Dust-Mite Resistant

The medical-grade materials incorporated into the PillowOfHealth help to breathe so you can sleep more soundly. The highly resilient urethane foam is hypoallergenic, antimicrobial, and contains no toxic chemicals. The foam’s high-density structure is naturally resistant to fungi, dust mites and mildew. It can be tossed in the washer and dryer at high heat, which makes it easy to keep clean. 

Cooling

The breathability of this pillow makes it cool to the touch, reducing sweating, odor, irritation, and overall discomfort. This will keep you from tossing and turning at night while trying to sleep. 

The fabric cover on the PillowOfHealth has moisture-wicking properties that also keep you cooler and dryer. The cover itself keeps you 40x cooler and provides 40x more breathability than other pillows available on the market!

Machine Washable

You can easily keep the PillowOfHealth Chiro Elite Adjustable Pillow clean and fresh at all times because it’s completely machine washable and dryer safe.

VISCO LOVE Neck Support Memory Foam Pillow Review

Construction

You can adjust this ergonomically designed pillow to your linking and sleep comfortably in any position. The softly curved shape therapeutically supports the neck of back sleepers and the shoulders of side sleepers. For stomach sleepers, it offers low comfortable profile, too. This orthopedic design is best for people who toss and turn at night, helping them get a deeper, more peaceful sleep.

The foam inside the VISCO LOVE Neck Support Memory Foam Pillow is made of visco-elastic material, so it molds easily to any body shape and prevents muscle tension. This is why it supports the head, neck, and shoulders evenly, so there is no undue pressure disrupting your sleep. Any spinal or joint pain you’ve experienced in the past is totally eliminated with this orthopedically designed pillow. 

Material

The VISCO LOVE is made of high-quality bamboo charcoal material, making it highly breathable with outstanding ventilation and thermoregulation all year long. It also naturally controls the moisture by adapting to the weather, prevents bacteria from growing and relieves bodily pressures when you sleep. 

Washable Cover 

The cloth pillow cover can be easily removed for washing. All you need to do is unzip it and toss it in the washer. The highly durable, breathable fabric protects against dust mites, bedbugs, moths, and other pests. It has been infused with over 200 therapeutic compounds, and it is environmentally friendly too. In Asia, this material is often used as a sleep remedy. 

As an added bonus, the VISCO LOVE Neck Support Memory Foam Pillow buyers are given a travel towel, which is a handy thing to have for those on the go. 

Urban Bloom Domus Pillow Review

Urban Bloom sells more Domus pillows than any other product in their line. And for a good reason! Its unique ergonomic design works perfectly well for any sleep position. Urban Bloom’s engineers developed the memory foam used in this pillow, and it’s absolutely fascinating.

The product has some subtle features that give it an ultra-modern luxury look and feel. It’s covered in a beautiful grey hypoallergenic cover that features leather accents for the healthiest sleep possible. Urban Bloom offers a 10-year warranty plus a free 90-day satisfaction guarantee. This demonstrates how confident the manufacturer is in their Domus Pillow. 

Construction

The Urban Bloom Domus Pillow itself is made of solid foam, so there is nothing messy to fear, which can be an advantage. A non-adjustable well-made pillow can be much more preferable as long as it’s comfortable. And it’s certainly more stress-free. 

Even though the pillow is not customizable and only comes in one size, we believe it’s perfect the way it is. It’s neither too large, too thick, too thin or too small. It’s 28” long x 20” wide x 4” thick. A standard sized pillowcase measures 26” x 20,” and a Queen-sized pillowcase is 30” x 20” so it should fit your pillowcases just fine. 

Cooling

The way the Urban Bloom is designed, it should keep you nice and cool during the night, but not freezing cold. It regulates the temperature in several ways. The foam core distributes the pressure evenly to provide pressure point relief. And, the foam’s density is quite fascinating. It really cannot be explained; you simply have to touch it. 

Aside from the density, the Urban Bloom Domus Pillow is breathable due to the holes in the foam. You can literally stick a finger from one end of the pillow through the other. The holes are spread around the entire surface, demonstrating the idea of breathability pretty literally. When squeezing the pillow, you can even hear the air whooshing through the holes. 

Another factor that helps you stay cool at night is the unusually wide mesh gusset in the pillow cover. This creates another airway channel, enhancing the heat dispersion. The gusset also helps side sleepers because it effectively bridges the space between the ear and shoulder. 

Care & Maintenance

The Urban Bloom Domus Pillow can be cleaned inside and out. Its cover can be tossed in the washing machine, but don’t forget to check the instructions first. The pillow itself can be run through water. The company recommends running cold water over the memory foam until the water runs clear. To keep it clean, do this at least once a month.

Comfort & Relax Ventilated Memory Foam Contour Pillow Review

The Comfort & Relax Ventilated Memory Foam Contour Pillow has a contoured design, which helps eliminate neck, shoulder, and back pain. The pillow is made up of ventilated gel-infused memory foam with a washable cover. 

Main Features

• Unique contour design helps muscles relax to eliminate neck, shoulder, and back pain, which side-sleepers often complain of. 
• Highest quality gel memory foam is extremely responsive to your movements during sleep.  
• The memory foam is replete with ventilation holes to enable airflow for a cool and comfortable night’s sleep. 
• Soft cover can be easily removed and machine-washed. It’s 65% polyester and 35% Tencel. 
• Gel memory foam is CertiPUR-US certified, which verifies that it contains no toxic chemicals or other harmful ingredients like methane chloride, PBDE, or formaldehyde. 
• A protective hypoallergenic cover combats bacteria, dust mites, and mold.

Contour Wave Design

The Comfort & Relax is a great choice for side sleepers, people with chronic neck, shoulder and back pain, those prone to allergies, and people who get hot and sweaty at night. The contoured wave design aligns the spine and neck and secures the body, which adds to the comfort of side sleepers as well as back sleepers. 

Pillow loft levels will vary from person to person due to sleep positions, weight and size of the head, body weight and size, width of shoulders, pillow placement and firmness of the mattress, etc. 

Material

The Comfort & Relax has ventilation holes to keep you cool while the gel pad itself is designed to regulate temperature and effectively disperse body heat. This is especially helpful for people who get overheated at night. 

Furthermore, the CertiPUR-US certification makes buying this product a no-brainer. Consumers are now more health-conscious than ever as no one wants themselves or the environment to be exposed to harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs). To be safe for human use and the environment a pillow should be made of eco-friendly, non-toxic materials that can also combat dust mites, allergens, and other harmful bacteria. 

Conclusion

The Comfort & Relax Ventilated Memory Foam Contour Pillow is a nicely designed contour pillow that works especially well for side sleepers. There may be a lot of other brands that boast comfort and support, but the Comfort & Relax does the job without a lot of fanfare. 

Caution: If you are getting up every morning in pain, talk to your doctor about how firm your pillow should be. 

What to Consider When Selecting the Best Memory Foam Pillow for You

What position do you generally sleep in?

You must take your sleep position into consideration if you want to find the best memory foam pillow for optimum cervical support. A pillow may look and feel as if it would be perfectly comfortable for you, but half-way through the night it could be a different story. You do not want to waste your money on a pillow that won’t meet your needs. Do plenty of research so that you make the right choice and can look forward to consistently getting a good night’s sleep. 

Do you tend to get warm when you’re sleeping?

As discussed earlier, memory foam is structured so that it has very little airflow. However, there have been improvements in the technology so if you tend to get warm during the night, look for gel-infused, shredded or padded foams that offer better airflow and breathability. 

Do you suffer with aches and pains when you wake up?

Nobody enjoys waking up in the morning in pain. If this sounds familiar, you would likely benefit from a contour memory foam pillow that will hold your head at the appropriate level and give you the neck support you need so that your muscles can relax. A good quality memory foam pillow will not flatten out during the night, so you should wake up in a lot less pain.

The Best Memory Foam Pillows for Side, Stomach & Back Sleepers

Sleep experts all agree that above all else, the type of pillow you sleep with determines your quality of sleep. You can have a great mattress that provides the perfect combination of support and comfort but if you have the wrong pillow for the way you sleep, you’ll get up in the morning feeling stiff and sore. 

Your pillow plays a critical role when it comes to keeping your spine properly aligned throughout the night. Your sleep position will determine which type of pillow will give you the spinal alignment you need to wake up pain free. 

These are the best memory foam pillows according to sleep position:    

Best Pillow Choices for Side Sleepers

Approximately 74% of people sleep on their side, which makes this by far the most common position. No one is necessarily saying that side sleeping causes poor spinal alignment but sleeping this way can put more pressure on your back as well as your joints. This is why side sleepers should be very careful when choosing a pillow. 

When you sleep on your side your head is a lot higher than your mattress. This is why you need a pillow with sufficient loft to ensure that your neck is properly aligned with your upper back. This is why it’s important that side sleepers use a pillow a somewhat higher loft and that it’s firm enough to sustain that height if you typically sleep on one side or the other. 

Your Best Choices: 

A Firmer Memory Foam 

A memory foam pillow is an excellent choice for people needing more support for their neck and shoulders. Because memory foam naturally molds to the body, it does a great job of keeping the neck and spine appropriately aligned. For side sleepers, a firmer memory foam is recommended pillow choice. This provides the additional loft needed to prevent your head from dropping down to your shoulder.

High-Loft Latex Foam 

Latex foam offers more airflow and responds more naturally than memory foam, so for people who are not comfortable sinking into a memory foam pillow can try a latex pillow. Latex foam offers support and contouring while responding to every move more quickly. Many side sleepers toss and turn all night long, so if this sounds like you, a high-loft latex foam pillow might be perfect. 

Shredded Memory Foam 

When you buy a shredded memory foam pillow it will be over-stuffed so that you can remove some of the shredded foam so that it’s perfectly comfortable when you’re sleeping. Since you sleep on your side you will probably only need to take out a small amount, if any. Ideally, you would want to lay down on your side without bending your neck. You also don’t want your shoulder jamming too hard into your mattress. Once you’ve made the adjustments, this could end up being the best memory foam pillow for you. 

Best Pillow Choices for Stomach Sleepers

Stomach sleepers comprise around 16% of the population, so this isn’t as uncommon as back sleeping, but almost. Having good spinal alignment is important when you’re sleeping, but if you sleep on your stomach this is nearly impossible without the right support. 

The problem is that when you’re on your stomach your neck and the upper portions of your body are forced into an unnatural curve unless your body is propped up with a huge body pillow to keep you from excessive twisting. Unless you have the right pillow, if you sleep on your stomach you could be putting extreme pressure on your face, neck, jawline and shoulders while sleeping. 

Your best choices: 

Down or a Down Alternative

If you’re a stomach sleeper you should have a really soft pillow, so your best choices would be super soft down feathers or down alternative (regular feathers). An extremely soft pillow will ensure that your head is nearly flat on the mattress so that the pressure can be minimized on your neck and upper back. Down pillows are so soft that they flatten out very easily, which is great for stomach sleepers.

 Low-Loft Latex Foam 

Latex foam has more airflow than memory foam, so it will keep you cooler. It also reacts immediately to any movement. These two qualities help a latex foam pillow create the perfect space between stomach sleepers and their mattress, one that keeps the spine properly aligned. 

Shredded Memory Foam 

Stomach sleepers could do well with a shredded foam pillow if they remove a large portion of the shredded foam from inside the pillow. A high-end shredded foam pillow will have an abundance of stuffing, so if you take out half or even more of it, you’ll still have plenty left. Ideally, stomach sleepers should sleep with their head just 1” to 2” off the mattress, unless their body type requires more. This can easily be accomplished with a shredded memory foam pillow if enough foam is removed. For stomach sleepers, this may be the best memory foam pillow because it is totally customizable. 

Whatever your sleep position, it’s important that you sleep on the right pattress and use the most beneficial pillow. If you’re confident that you’ve chosen the right pillow but continue to have a sore neck and back in the morning, your mattress may be at fault. You can find plenty of information online, so after researching your options, you should think about getting a new mattress as well.

Best Pillow Choices for Back Sleepers

Approximately 10% of the population sleeps on their back, which makes this position the least common. Having said that, if you want great spinal alignment and good health, it might be worth trying. In fact, this is the sleeping position that doctors recommend for patients suffering from neck pain and/or poor circulation. 

To avoid having your neck become misaligned during the night, if you are a back sleeper you need a pillow that will offer your head and neck the support they need.  Ideally, you should have a higher loft with sufficient firmness. 

Your Best Choices: 

Medium 

This level of firmness will gently mold to the contours of your head and neck while giving them the needed support for proper spinal alignment. Since memory foam pillows tend to hold heat, if you tend to get warm and sweaty at night, select one with gel-infused memory foam because it should keep you cooler. 

Medium-Firm Latex Foam 

If you prefer the contouring support that memory foam offers but would like to be a bit cooler in bed, you might want to try a latex foam pillow instead. These pillows are very similar in their contouring ability, but naturally have more airflow and breathability while reacting more quickly to movement. 

Customizable Shredded Memory Foam Pillows 

Shredded memory foam pillows are routinely over-stuffed so that people who buy them can adjust them to their liking if they want them softer. This is why these pillows are so popular among all types of sleepers. People can adjust them to perfectly meet their sleeping needs. 

FAQs

Who benefits most from using a memory foam pillow?

• Anyone who sleeps on one side or the other, because for the spine to be properly aligned during sleep it will need added support plus pressure relief. 
• Back-sleepers can be more comfortable sleeping with a shredded memory foam pillow because it can be customized to completely molds to the head, neck and shoulders. 
• Anyone who prefers a high-loft pillow, and/or a medium to firm pillow. 
• People who suffer from leg or back pain that requires them to use a second pillow placed between their knees to minimize their pain.

Can a memory foam pillow help someone who snores?

Yes, it actually can. Memory foam pillows are often recommended for people who want to stop snoring because they support the neck in such a way that the airways remain open. With the neck properly supported and positioned the palate and throat can be kept apart, allowing for easier breathing so that snoring can be minimized. The best memory foam pillows work well for side sleeping, a position that tends to decrease snoring. 

Will I get hot if I sleep with a memory foam pillow?

This does seem to be one of the main gripes about this type of foam, whether it’s in a mattress or a pillow. Yes, it does tend to retain heat, and this affects the sleeper. 

Polyurethane foam, which is what memory foam is made of, does absorb and hold heat and this makes the surface warm. This doesn’t happen right away; you need to be sleeping in bed for a while before it starts warming up. 

To address this problem, manufacturer have developed a variety of techniques to keep sleepers with memory foam mattresses and/or pillows cool, as follows: 

• Plant-based foams are being included in the foam being used, usually made from soy. 
• They are adding gel-infused pads or layers into the foam. However, the jury is still out on whether adding gel keeps memory foam from retaining heat.
• Phase change materials (PCMs) are being added to the memory foam by some companies. PCMs absorb body heat that gets released throughout the night. 
• Memory foam is being ventilated by the drilling of small holes throughout the foam to increase the its airflow and breathability and keep it from absorbing and retaining heat.
• Shredded foam is being used in memory foam pillows. This allows air to circulate between the shreds to keep it from getting so hot. 

How should I take good care of my memory foam pillow?

Memory foam pillows do not require a lot of care to keep them in good shape. Solid foam pillows should periodically be spot cleaned, but there is no need to send them to the dry cleaners. Shredded foam pillows can easily be fluffed up to maintain their shape. 

You would never throw your memory foam pillow in the washing machine, but the vast majority of pillows will come with a removable, machine-washable cover that can and should be tossed in the washing machine and kept clean. 

Do I have to worry about my memory foam pillow going flat?

Not for a very long time. This doesn’t happen quickly or easily, but it will depend on what type of pillow you have. Certain types can go flat over time.

What are the best memory foam pillows for people who sleep on their stomachs?

Stomach sleepers may not feel as comfortable using memory foam pillows as people who sleep on their side or back. This is because the foam would tend to place undue pressure on the neck, which could cause pain. When you sleep on your stomach, you tilt your head a little higher on your pillow. 

To combat this, stomach sleepers should try shredded memory foam pillows that conform closely to the body and give it the upper body the support it needs. 

Do I need a memory foam pillow that contours to my body?

Contouring memory foam pillows make sleeping more comfortable by giving the right support to the neck and easing muscle tension. These make the perfect pillow for side sleepers since they conform perfectly to the head and neck. When the neck muscles get the right support, they don’t have to exert themselves so much supporting the head. People who often suffer from neck pain can really benefit from a memory foam pillow. 

Does the density of the foam matter?

The density of the memory foam does make a difference, but it matters a lot more when you’re buying a memory foam mattress than if you’re shopping for a memory foam pillow. 

Studies show that the higher the density, the following occurs: 

• It gets more expensive. More materials are required to make a higher density foam, therefore the higher price. 
• It becomes more durable and more likely to last longer. 
• The higher the density the more support it can provide, which can mean added pain relief. Higher density foam molds to your body better. If you suffer from back pain, a higher density memory foam mattress should help. 

Should the smell concern me?

When you first open the box containing your memory foam pillow you will notice an odor. When the pillow came off the production line, the smells simply got trapped inside the package. All you need to do is air it out until the smell dissipates before sleeping on it. If you’re concerned about any chemicals in your pillow, make sure you’ve purchased a CertiPUR-US certified pillow. This certification assures that no harmful substances were used in the manufacturing, like heavy metals, certain flame retardants or formaldehyde. 

How affordable are memory foam pillows?

Getting a good night’s sleep on a consistent basis is so important to your health and wellbeing that cost shouldn’t be your main consideration. A memory foam pillow is usually more expensive than a regular pillow, but the benefits make the added cost worth it. They are quite flexible, but just firm enough. Plus, they don’t go flat like most other pillows. Think of this purchase as making the investment that’s needed to ensure that you regularly get good quality sleep and can enjoy your life more fully. 

Conclusion

It's nearly impossible to recommend one type of pillow for everyone. We’re all different and we all sleep differently. We also tend to change our sleeping habits over time. The truth is that certain memory foam pillows will be great for some people and not so great for others. Everyone needs to do their research when it comes to something this personal. Gather all the information and then decide if you think a memory foam pillow will meet your individual needs.