If I ask you what elements are essential to have a good rest, your answer will surely be "a good mattress, of course". And yes, you are very right. The mattress is essential for a restful sleep, but it is not enough. The pillow you use to sleep also affects your rest a lot. A good mattress is useless if the pillow prevents you from resting well and recharging batteries 100%.
Want to know which pillow is better for sleeping on the fly and jumping up? At Kallysleep we help you choose the ideal pillow for you.
What Type of Pillow is Better?
As with mattresses, the best pillow for you is not the same as for someone else, it all depends on the needs of each sleeper and you have to find out which one is perfect for you. So, when you go to a mattress store, they don't want to sell you the best pillow on the market because it doesn't exist.
Keys to Choosing the Ideal Pillow Depends on How you Sleep
If you Sleep on your Side
Sleeping on your side you need a pillow that is thick, about 15 cm. With it you will get your neck to stay straight along with the rest of your spine. If your neck is not aligned with your back, you will eventually experience cervical problems, muscle aches and headaches. I'll tell you more about this later.
If you Sleep on your back
If you sleep on your back you need a medium thickness pillow (12-13 cm). Your neck should be raised a little to maintain alignment with your back, although not as much as for those who sleep on their sides.
If you Sleep on your Stomach
If face down is your usual posture, the ideal pillow for you is thin, soft and flexible (10 cm). In this position your neck does not need as much height to keep the axis of the spine alienated. However, this position is not highly recommended because a rotation is forced on the cervical vertebrae.
For all Postures
If you are one of those who is constantly changing posture at night, the most recommended will be a pillow that has a medium firmness since it will adapt to all your positions. But you should also know the types of pillows that exist and choose the most suitable for your needs.
Pillow Types According to Their Materials
The type of material that the pillow is made of or fills is a fundamental aspect that you have to keep in mind when you are going to choose your pillow, and that is that there are several types of hardness and firmness. In this way you will also avoid possible allergies.
Among the Composition Materials of the Pillows you can Find the Following
Synthetic Fibers
This type of pillow is recommended if you sleep on your stomach because synthetic fibers are a soft, flexible and breathable material. They allow you to accommodate your neck at the same height, almost flat, from your back. This pillow is also highly recommended for children. At Kallysleep we have a silicone fiber pillow, a pillow with an excellent quality material.
Down and Feather
They have the same characteristics as synthetic fiber pillows but this type causes allergies. It is not the most recommended.
Memory Foam
The memory foam pillow is the best option if you sleep on your side. This material has great adaptability thanks to its “memory foam” technology and, therefore, it will adjust to the right height that your neck needs to keep the axis of your entire spine aligned. They are not recommended for those who move around a lot at night.
Latex
They have characteristics very similar to memory foam pillows but they also have a drawback: latex is a material that needs a lot of ventilation and is not suitable for humid climates.