Compare the best pillows

Best cooling pillow

Amerisleep Comfort Classic Pillow

You don’t need to get a flat pillow to avoid overheating your head. Amerisleep’s Comfort Classic Pillow comes with an open-cell design, which basically means it has air channels running from back to front to keep you cool.

We also like that it’s made from breathable, plant-based materials. With six inches of loft — height, that is — the Comfort Classic is ideal for back and side sleepers.

Highlights:

• 100-day trial
• Plant-based Bio-Pur material
• Made in the USA

Best pillow for side sleepers

Sable Pillows for Sleeping

Priced affordably at under $40 for a set of two, this pillow really packs a punch for side sleepers. It’s filled with 1200 grams of soft fiberfill that can be removed to adjust the height to your liking, and topped with a comfy and breathable 100% cotton cover.

The Sable Pillow is also registered with the FDA as a Class 1 medical device for its use as a neck pain reliever while you sleep.

Highlights:

• Affordably-priced
• Adjustable height
• FDA registered

Best pillow for back sleepers

Save&Soft Memory Foam Gel Pillow

Pillows for back sleepers should be firm enough to support the head and neck and keep the spine aligned. Our recommendation is the Save&Soft Memory Foam Gel Pillow. It’s large enough to fit both your head and neck when lying on your back, and it ensures that the neck is always supported.

The memory foam filling conforms to your individual head shape when you sleep and bounces back to its original shape when you get up. It’s soft enough to be comfortable, yet firm enough to stop your head from sinking down to the bottom of the pillow.

Highlights:

• Unique cooling gel pads
• Hypoallergenic
• Ergonomic design

Best pillow for tummy sleepers

Bluewave Bedding Ultra Slim Gel Memory Foam Pillow

The best pillows for tummy sleepers are soft and flat to avoid over-elevating your head and neck. You also want something that’s hypoallergenic, since your face will have even more contact with your pillow if you sleep on your stomach.

The Bluewave Bedding Ultra Slim Memory Foam Pillow is thin enough to keep your spine aligned, while still offering the comfort of a plush pillow. Plus, it’s made with CertiPUR-US memory foam, so it doesn’t contain harmful additives or give off an odor.

Highlights:

• Infused with cooling gel
• Hypoallergenic
• CertiPUR-US certified

Best pillow for neck pain

Mediflow The First and Original Water Pillow

A pillow filled with water might be just what you need to finally relieve neck pain while you sleep, according to clinical studies at Johns Hopkins University.

These independent tests have shown that the Mediflow pillow can effectively reduce neck pain and improve sleep quality, no matter what type of sleeper you are. Even better still, the pillow’s water level can be adjusted — allowing you to custom fit your pillow to suit your sleeping needs.

Highlights:

• Made in the USA
• Clinically tested
• 30-day risk-free trial

Best pillow for allergies

Layla Sleep Pillow

Dust in pillows and bedding is a common cause of allergies. If you have allergies, look for a pillow that is antibacterial, hypoallergenic and dust-mite resistant.

The Layla Sleep Pillow is filled with memory foam and 100% kapok, which is a natural fiber derived from the kapok tree. It doesn’t contain any pesticides or other harmful chemicals, and is hypoallergenic.

This pillow is also infused with copper fibers, which may help to keep bacteria at bay and leave you with a cool, clean and comfy place to rest your head.

Highlights:

• Hypoallergenic
• CertiPUR-US certified
• 120-night risk-free trial

Best pillow for pregnancy

Restorology 60-Inch Full Body Pregnancy Pillow

It can be extremely difficult to get comfortable in bed when pregnant, which is why additional support is crucial. This C-shaped pillow molds to your body to comfort and support you during pregnancy. It also comes equipped with a fully removable cover that you can easily toss in the wash to clean.

Give this pillow a try for 30 nights, and if you don’t love it, get your money back.

Highlights:

• Unique shape helps to relieve back pain and heartburn
• Machine washable
• 30-night risk-free trial

Best pillow for kids

Dreamtown Big Kid Pillow

Kids under three shouldn’t use pillows. After that age, get your big kid a pillow that’ll offer enough support while still being soft and comfy.

The highly-rated Dreamtown Big Kid Pillow fits the bill, with two size choices and safe, chemical-free 100% unbleached organic cotton. The extra-small size is great for travel or for taking to sleep-overs or storing at Grandma’s house.

Highlights:

• Made in the USA
• 100% organic cotton
• Hypoallergenic