Memory foam pillows claim to cradle your head and neck for optimum comfort, but there was a time when many of them- certainly at the cheaper end- felt like sleeping on a brick.
Good news is that there is now a wide range of decent ones to choose from- each with their own USPs- and growing numbers of people swear by them for a good night’s kip.
Then, once the pressure is removed, it returns to its original shape, but “remembers” the shape of your head for the following night. Whether you want to treat or prevent joint pains and back problems or help with conditions such as sleep apnoea, this memory foam pillow can be a godsend.
Our tests involved sleeping with memory foam pillows for at least a couple of nights, taking into consideration comfort, support, durability and value for money.
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Memory Foam Pillow looks bigger than a normal pillow, but it isn’t as we discovered when we slipped it into our standard pillowcase- something we nearly didn’t bother with because the stretchy breathable cover is so soft against the skin and, most importantly, machine washable. But alas, the yellow piping doesn’t match most decors.
Comfort wise, it manages that difficult balance between soft and supportive, but don’t be afraid to try it with a second pillow underneath if you’re usually a two-pillow kind of person and it feels too thin on its own. It’s hypoallergenic, superb at stopping sweat and the 30-night home trial is a nice touch to help the undecided. You might catch a slight chemical whiff initially, but it doesn’t last more than a day or two.
