While it’s hard to say one pillow is best overall, we have to tip our hats to SleepNumber’s ComfortFit Pillow. It comes in three unique shapes so that side, back and stomach sleepers can find their ideal fit.

According to the SleepNumber website, the pillow is made from memory foam and down alternative fibers. The outer Lyocell blend cover is breathable and hypoallergenic, making it a solid choice for those with allergies or sensitive skin. This is important, said Dr. Ashley Magovern, a board-certified dermatologist. “Poor-quality pillow covers can cause irritation to the skin, such as itchiness or acne, because of synthetic dyes and subpar materials.” 

The ComfortFit Pillow is available in three shapes designed to fit the way you sleep. “Classic” supports the head and neck and is recommended for stomach or back sleepers; “Curved” works with the contours of your body to provide comfort to side and back sleepers; and “Ultimate” has three removable inserts customizing support as your sleep needs change. (Stomach sleepers should use one or two inserts, back or side sleepers can try two or three.)

Headleveler is a decades-old family-run company that makes the world’s only made-to-measure pillow. If you can’t find the perfect pillow for you, Headlever can help by making a pillow according to your personal needs and measurements. The company focuses on pillows with proper cervical support that keep your neck and spine aligned. 

You can choose a made-to-measure pillow, which costs roughly the same as a pre-made cervical pillow, or an off-the-shelf version. Cervical Headleveler pillows are designed to accommodate the length of your neck, your height and body weight, and your preferred sleeping position.

The pillows are hypoallergenic, machine-washable and filled with soft polyester fiber. They contain three different-sized compartments designed to support your neck and spine. According to Headleveler, “Compartmentalizing the pillow fill allows for minimum stuffing displacement, meaning you get consistent support throughout the night.”

Headleveler offers four different sizes of pillows — travel, standard, queen and king — as well as seven thicknesses and support levels for people of all sizes. 

Bedgear offers double-sided pillows with airflow vents and breathable fabrics. Its Pillow ID sleep quiz matches you to your ideal pillow according variables such as sleep position and whether you sleep hot, cold or neutral. For back sleepers, especially those who run hot, Bedgear’s Storm Performance Pillow is our top pick.

The Storm Performance pillow features a double-sided design. On one side, a React Foam crown feels more firm; on the other side, a React Blend fill is more plush. There is breathable mesh and air vents for continuous airflow in and around the pillow, preventing heat buildup.

The outer cover, which is removable and washable, features a Ver-Tex instant-cooling material with a triangular pattern and metallic stitching. The pillow comes in four sizes to meet your fit and preferences. 

Sleeping on your back comes with a host of health-boosting perks, said Dr. Kien Vuu, a regenerative medicine specialist and assistant health sciences professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. “Sleeping on your back keeps your spine aligned, head and neck supported, acid reflux at bay and wards off sleep-induced wrinkles, since you are not smooching your face into the pillow.”

Honeydew Essence Side-Sleeper Pillow has 100% adjustable filling, which lets you create a pillow that is the exact height you need. It also has a customizable design and the option to choose between a queen or king — many side-sleeper pillows are available only in queen. 

Honeydew is a family-owned company that makes its pillows by hand in California, Its coolin, gel-based memory foam is CertiPur-US certified, and the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 textiles are all derived from natural materials. The company offers a 60-night sleep trial that allows you to return its pillows for a no-questions-asked refund. All Honeydew pillows come with a three-year warranty.

Like back sleepers, side sleepers also get some health benefits. “Side sleeping can be helpful for reducing acid reflux and heartburn and help those who snore,” said Dr. Shelby Harris, a psychologist and board-certified specialist in behavioral sleep medicine. “It may reduce the risk of sleep apnea — and [be helpful] for those who are pregnant, as it improves blood flow to the fetus.”

Sealy is among the industry’s most well-known, trusted brands, and its Essentials Memory Foam Gel Cooling Pillows feature adaptive memory foam with a cool-to-the-touch gel top. The memory foam is designed to adapt to your shape and support your head and neck, while the cooling gel layer aims to keep you cool as a cucumber all night long. The removable, washable, breathable mesh cover helps wick away heat and allows air to flow between your skin and the pillow. 

The Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillow is an Amazon cult favorite with over 160,000 five-star reviews, and one of our shopping editors swears by this down-alternative pillow as well. The plush bounce-back design helps keep this pillow firm and supportive, making it ideal for back sleepers who need neck-to-spine alignment for pain-free slumber. Its “no-shift” design combines down alternative fill with gel and shredded memory foam, combatting lumps and clumps.

The pillows are made in an Oeko-Tex-certified factory that ensures textiles meet high safety and environmental standards. Unlike memory foam pillows, these pillows (which come in a two-pack) can be tossed in the washing machine and tumble-dried.

Read our shopping editor’s full review of the Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillow.

Stomach sleepers need a Goldilocks pillow: One that’s not too high, too firm, too flat or too soft. Parallel’s low-profile design is, well, just right. 

Other standout features include a soft Tencel outer shell and ParaPur self-cleaning technology that stops germs, spores and dust mites. You can add or remove filling to customize the height, and the sculptable Blutech Fusion Fill is designed to promote air flow. There’s also a 90-night return window.

In honor of Sleep Awareness Week, Parallel is offering a bundle deal: Buy two pillows and you’ll get a $20 discount automatically applied at checkout, no code needed.

One of the highest-rated pregnancy pillows on the market, Pharmedoc’s Pregnancy Body Pillow has a sculpted wavy design that contours to your growing bump and a cool-to-the-touch cooling cover that disperses heat away from the body. The U-shaped design helps support the back, hips, knees, neck and head to ease discomfort associated with pregnancy, sciatica, fibromyalgia, gastric reflux and more.

Of course, it will take up a fair amount of real estate on your bed: The pillow measures 53 inches long, 31 inches wide, and 7 inches high. It’s backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and Pharmedoc urges shoppers to “contact us to make it right” if they aren’t happy.

If you’re looking for a standard body pillow, the Twilla Adjustable Body Pillow could be a winning pick. Its patented Pod System lets you control the level of filling without having pieces and piles of it falling out around you (and if you’ve ever used an adjustable pillow, you know exactly what I mean — it can become a huge mess). To ensure you can find a snuggly fit, each pillow has 15 adjustment pods.

The down alternative fill is designed to hit that sweet spot between plush and firm, while cooling gel foam within the pods helps draw heat away from the surface. The exterior is made with Tencel fabric that’s soft, breathable and moisture-wicking. The pillow is also machine washable.

If you don’t love those standard crescent-shaped travel neck pillows, then this inflatable option is well worth a try. I came across it while looking for something for my son to take camping. When it arrived, I was blown away by how soft and lightweight was — and how compact it was when not in use. 

After realizing I could inflate the pillow to my desired firmness or only partially fill it and fold it in half to use as a lumbar cushion, I ordered two more for my husband and I to use while traveling. It has a removable, machine-washable cover, and at under $25, makes a fantastic gift for the traveler or camper in your life.

You may have seen the Plufl, the “dog bed for humans,” on Shark Tank. The viral sensation with more than 100million social media mentions — not to mention being sold out 6 times! And while it is just that — a dog-shaped bed large enough for an adult or a couple of kids — it has become much more in my house. My son relaxes in it while reading or doing homework, I love taking it onto the porch for stargazing, and my husband uses it for snuggling with his best friend (our beagle, Leia) on movie night. 

The 68-by-33-inch Plufl is made with CertiPUR-US-certified foam free of mercury, lead, formaldehyde and phthalates. Plush bolsters fully enclose you and function like a built-in body pillow for side sleepers. The soft faux fur outer cover is machine washable and has handles for easy transport. There’s also a side pocket big enough for your phone or books, or to hold a water bottle upright. The Plufl can be folded in half for storage when guests come over and you don’t want to share.

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