How to choose a pillow?

Have you noticed that you put your hand under your head or pillow while sleeping? This is a sign that the pillow you are using has sunk and should be replaced. A pillow that is too low causes neck, back or headache pain. During your sleep, the correct position of your spine is not ensured and your body cannot relax. The tension that builds up in this way leads to insomnia, and the consequences can be much greater than just poor posture, numbness in your limbs and intense pain in the hip joints. It's time to find and choose a new pillow for yourself!

How to choose a pillow? What should you look for? What type should you choose? There are many questions, but let's start with the most important one. What position do you sleep in?

When sleeping on your back, it is worth trying a lower and medium-soft pillow, so that the pillow does not raise your head too high or press your chin on your chest. Another good tip for back sleepers is to place an extra pillow under your knees, which relieves pressure on your lower back. From the SleepAngel pillow selection, the following would be suitable: memory foam “home” 50x60x11cm , microfiber children's pillow 40x60 - 320g , microfiber “home” low 50x60 - 500g , microfiber “home” medium 50x70 - 700g .

When sleeping on your stomach, you should prefer a low and soft pillow. The softer the pillow, the more natural the position on your stomach and thus the less tension in the neck area. From the SleepAngel selection, the microfiber children's pillow 40x60 - 320g , microfiber “home” low 50x60 - 500g are well suited for stomach sleepers.

When sleeping on your side, you need a high and firm pillow. The height should correspond to the width of your shoulder to ensure sufficient support for your neck. The pillow should fill the gap between your shoulder and ear, which is why a firmer pillow or a combined solution is suitable. A pillow that is too soft when sleeping on your side causes tension in the neck and back area. An orthopedic pillow may be just the right solution for a side sleeper. From the SleepAngel pillow selection, the following would be suitable: microfiber “home” medium 50x60 - 700g , microfiber “home” medium 50x70 - 900g , gelflex “performance” memory foam orthopedic (choose the height depending on your body anatomy).

When choosing a pillow, an individual approach is important. In addition to the head, the neck should also rest on the pillow (do not put your shoulders on the pillow, as this will not support the neck) and the size of the pillow should be chosen based on this. The stiffness of the mattress also plays an important role; a higher pillow is suitable for a harder mattress, as the body sinks less. A soft mattress requires a lower pillow to keep the neck in a normal position.

Pillows should usually be replaced every 8-18 months, as a pillow that has been in use for a long time is teeming with various pathogens and allergens (mold, dead skin cells, dust mites, etc.). If you feel that your pillow is wrinkled inside or no longer holds its shape, it is definitely time to get a new pillow. There is no need to worry about the contents of the SleepAngel pillow, but the SleepAngel pillow also needs care and love. Namely, it would be a good idea to get into the habit of wiping the pillow with a clean, damp cloth every time you change the bed linen. Since nothing can soak into the pillow, everything stays on the pillow's core or surface. If the pillow has not been washed for a long time, the surface of the pillow can start to flake and lose its waterproof properties.

HELP when choosing a SleepAngel pillow:
What is the difference between the "Home" and "Performance" series?

The pillows of the Home and Performance series differ from each other ONLY in terms of packaging and design. While the Home series has one filter and comes in a gift box, the Performance series has two symmetrically arranged filters and comes in a portable stylish zippered bag. There are no other differences in terms of other properties (comfort, softness, durability, etc.). The Performance series has a larger selection, including a gelflex pillow, which is a type of filling foam - comparable to memory foam, but more resilient and with little back pressure. Memory foam reacts to body temperature - the head sinks into the pillow as needed, the foam maintains its position and then holds and supports the head.