How to choose a pillow that is comfortable to sleep on.
- If you like to sleep on your back, choose a pillow of medium height (8-10 cm), medium firm and possibly with a head recess.
- If you sleep on your side, choose a pillow that is high and firm enough to fill the space between your shoulder and ear and support your neck well.
Even an ordinary pillow has its own character and its own secrets. This is not a watermelon for you: just squeeze and knock insufficiently to choose the best "companion of the night". If you want peace of mind for your priceless head, take note of 5 rules.
Height. Let's dispel the misconception: softness is not the main advantage of a pillow. A pillow useful for sleep and health should support the owner's head so that the neck does not strain, that is, not too high and not too low. An abnormal neck position impairs the blood supply to the cervical spine and brain, which can lead to neck and head pain.
Here you should focus on your "style" of rest: the pillow for sleeping on the back should be lower, for sleeping on the side - higher.
Note: if you like to put your hand under your head, then the height of the pillow is not enough for you.
And yes, the mattress also affects: if it is hard, the pillow should be softer and lower, if soft - on the contrary.
the cloth... It should be tight, with no visible holes through which the filler will work its way out - to your face. The best models are covered with natural fabric.
Seams... Examine the seams carefully, check their tightness and strength. The thinner the needle holes and the thread section, the better. The durability of the pillow and the convenience of caring for it depend on this. A high-quality product is not afraid of machine washing.
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Filler... Which pillow is better - natural or synthetic - is a difficult question. The classic made of feathers and down perfectly allows air to pass through, distributes moisture and retains warmth. But it is difficult to care for it, sometimes it causes allergies and can become a "hostel" for bacteria and parasites. Modern synthetic fillers, on the contrary, have hypoallergenic properties and are not interesting to other forms of life. They are durable, unpretentious to maintain, completely repel moisture, but poorly let air through. Which pillows are better depending on the material is more a matter of personal comfort. It is solved by directly attaching the head to the pillow in the store. Liked? Hence, "yours."
Note: before choosing a pillow for a child, keep in mind that babies are especially vulnerable to allergens from bacteria and parasites that have settled in the fluff.
The form
- Triangular and travel formats with a cutout under the neck are not an option for a nightly sleep, no matter how cute they look.
- Classic square models are good for those who like to sleep on their back or stomach.
- For sleeping on your side, choose a rectangular shape - you can freely roll from side to side.
- Cylinders and round cushions are worth resting on only if the height-to-width ratio is right for you.
- Modern ergonomic pillows designed by orthopedists for a particular brand look extravagant. They consist of several sections or are complex geometric designs. Let's face it, they are more expensive than traditional ones, so they cannot be a universal answer to the question of which pillow to choose.
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+1 rule of thumb how to choose an orthopedic pillow
The pillows designed by orthopedists are tailored to the human anatomy and optimal sleeping positions.They allow you to rest well and correctly distribute the load on the spine. Such pillows are selected taking into account the height, weight and width of the shoulders of the future owner. There is only one rule here: follow the instructions of the orthopedist or check the manufacturer's tables. Of course, the fabric and seams of the orthopedic pillow should also be of high quality, and the filler should not make you unpleasant.
We spend a third of our lives in the company of our pillow. To meet a tired owner in the evening and send him to a new day, cheerful and rested is the main duty of the "keeper of dreams". We hope our section "Pillows" will help you find sweet dreams, a clear head and a great mood!
