Best Neck Pillow Reviews 2018

Orthopedic neck pillows do not cost much. Considering the benefits you get from one, it’s worth spending some money. You can get a relatively good pillow starting from about $20, for the simple pillows with limited features. If you want the high-end ones, which we would highly recommend, expect to spend anything from $100 to $150. Such pillows have added features, like green tea infusion, high quality materials, and ventilating air channels, among other cool aspects. Avoid the cheap neck pillows, since most promise heaven but end up being just a waste of cash.

Waking up with back and neck pain can be very frustrating. You should choose the right pillow shape (standard or contoured) depending on the type of sleeper you are, so it will give you maximum support and comfort. In addition to shape, there are some other aspects that you may want to take into consideration.

Here are those features:

• Material -Check the material the pillow comes in. There are cotton, foam and polyester covers. The texture varies depending on the quality.
• Sleep Position -There are pillows for back, side and stomach sleepers. Consider your position.
• Machine Washable -There is nothing as bad as having bedding that you can’t clean. Go for a pillow you can clean easily.
• Size -There are king, queen and standard-sized pillows.
• Zippered -Does it have a removable cover that you can zip over your pillow?
• Extras -Consider other features, such as green tea infusion, ventilating air channels, and NanoTex technology, among others.

Most pillows are simply made of a fabric envelope filled with some soft stuffing of different materials. The outer cover is usually made of varying material, such as cotton and polyester, among others. Inside the envelope is a soft stuffing that can be foam, fiber, feathers or, in some rare cases, rubber.

Pillows come in two basic shapes – contoured and standard. The contoured pillows have a hollow, basin-like region that complements the shape of your head and neck, while the standard pillows are oval-like in shape. The standard, or traditional, pillows with an oval shape are appropriate for back, side and stomach sleepers, as they cradle your neck, while the contoured shape, which has the indentation in the middle, is good for back and side sleepers only. The contoured pillows are mostly made of pure form to allow them to sustain their shape for a long time. Most standard pillows are made of fiber that allows them to cradle the neck. You should, thus, after determining your sleeping position, go for the most appropriate shape for your needs.

Comfort and support are what you need most from a neck pillow before you can consider anything else. Pillows should be soft, yet firm enough to keep your head and back aligned in proper position while supporting your neck, irrespective of your sleeping position. Some pillows are super soft and compress fully when you lie on them, while others are a bit firm and keep your head in an elevated position. A few of them have ventilating air channels that allow for proper air circulation.

You may also want to check if your pillow comes with a removable cover, commonly known as a pillow case. These are especially important to keep your pillow clean, as you simply remove and wash the case. Consider also the case’s material. Some materials have ventilating air channels that allow for proper air circulation and also wick away moisture, keeping you dry and comfortable. A zippered case has the added advantage of keeping your pillow in the case.

Pillows come in a variety of sizes. Go for one that suits the size of your bed and, of course, your comfort and style. Check also if you can easily wash your pillow. You may want to choose a machine-washable one to keep your pillow in top-notch hygiene.