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Bed Pillows
Just as it is important to have a mattress that gives you the proper support for a
good night’s rest, it is also important to
have a pillow with the correct support for
your neck, head, and spine so you wake up
without any aches and pains. Choosing the
right pillow is a matter of deciding what
you need and what you want. Consider these
points:
- Don't confuse appearance with comfort: it
isn’t necessary to coordinate the pillow
size with the size of the bed. If you sleep
in a twin bed, you may want a larger sized
pillow or, conversely, if you have a king
bed, king sized pillows may be too large
(you might want 3 standard sized pillows
instead). If the pillow is for a child, consider
getting one made for children.
- Just like mattresses, pillows come in a variety
of fillings, including natural fibers, polyester,
gels, foam, or a combination of these. Firmness
is partly determined by the filling. Goose
down is soft and moldable each time you use
it. Foam can be firmer and doesn’t change
between uses. Or, you can get one of the
newer foam pillows that molds itself to your
shape for a customized fit. For those with
allergies, consider a pillow that is washable
or made from allergy-free materials.
- How you sleep and the firmness of your mattress
also determines what type of pillow is best
for you. In general, those who sleep on their
sides need a firmer pillow (to keep the neck
raised up) than those who sleep on their
backs or stomachs. You can get pillows that
are specially shaped to the various sleeping
styles to add an extra level of support and
comfort.
Bed pillows are not just limited to those
that go under your head.
There are pillows available that go between
or underneath your knees that help alleviate
backaches and pains. Pregnant women and sleepers
who like to snuggle up to a pillow might
enjoy a full-length body pillow. For those
who enjoy a soothing scent to help them relax
can find pillows with herbs and fragrances
as part of their filler. |
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