When it comes to finding the perfect pillow, side sleepers know the struggle of needing more neck and head support. After testing 119 pillows over more than 1,000 nights, we recommend the Nest Bedding Easy Breather Pillow as the best choice for side-sleepers.
Our pick
The Nest Bedding Easy Breather Pillow provides customizable and washable filling, offering firm support for both back- and side-sleepers. It also eliminates the lingering chemical smell found in some other shredded foam pillows.
In our comprehensive guide to bed pillows, we recommend the Nest Bedding Easy Breather Pillow for both side- and back-sleepers. Additionally, even some stomach-sleepers find it comfortable, as it offers neck support without causing pain.
While many companies claim their pillows are designed for specific sleep positions, our side-sleeping testers have consistently preferred pillows with shredded memory foam due to its moldability, despite initial reservations about sleeping on foam.
Budget pick
The Xtreme Comforts Shredded Memory Foam Pillow is an affordable option that provides firm support for back-, side-, and some stomach-sleepers. However, it may have a strong chemical smell.
For budget-conscious side-sleepers, we have recommended the Xtreme Comforts Shredded Memory Foam Pillow since 2016. Although about half of the pillows we tested had issues with a lingering chemical smell, its 30-day return policy and affordable price point make it a worthwhile consideration.
Upgrade pick
Sleep Number’s ComfortFit Pillow Ultimate is a more luxurious option that can be tailored to different body shapes and preferences using a mixture of shredded foam and down alternative, providing ample neck support for back- and side-sleepers.
The Sleep Number ComfortFit Pillow Ultimate is a luxurious option that can be customized to different body shapes and preferences. It utilizes a combination of shredded foam and down alternative, making it the loftiest shredded-foam pillow we’ve tested, with three sealed removable layers that make it the easiest to customize among all pillows we’ve tried.
