Pillow Sizes

Surely, everyone has used pillows ever since birth, perhaps, but with the complications brought about no less by modernity and meticulous individuals, pillows are no longer delimited plainly to a single size. Not only that, medical studies have found the role of pillows when it comes to health and posture.

Before discussing the effect of certain pillows on health and posture, it might catch your wonder what are the different pillow sizes. In the United States, three standard bed pillow sizes are currently being produced: standard size pillows (20" by 26"), queen size pillows (20" by 30" to 22" by 34"), and king size pillows (20" by 36").

There are advantages and disadvantages to pillow sizes but the first thing that should come in mind when making a pillow purchase is the use of pillows – whether you want to have something to snuggle up or a comfortable cushion for your head.

Have you ever tried sleeping on a mountain of pillow only to wake up having a neck strain or upper back pain? Sleep should be deemed a luxury nowadays so that everyone must catch it whenever they need to, which your body will signal anyway. A good night's sleep is held by different factors and among which is a good sleeping position and comfortable beddings.

Tips In Choosing The Right Pillow For You

Very thick pillows do more harm than good for many reasons unless they are intentionally placed between the legs for support. However, other than that, a good bed pillow should be something that can provide adequate support to the neck. In addition, there has to be balance between firmness and softness. A good pillow is firm enough to support the neck but soft enough to mold to your head, shoulders, and neck.

There are numerous factors to consider when buying a pillow:

1. Ask Yourself Who Will Use The Pillow

Now certainly, king size memory foam pillows will have detrimental effects when used by a toddler. In that case, toddler size pillows that are 12" by 16" in size are more appropriate. On the other hand, thin and soft pillows might not provide ample support for big and heavy people; otherwise, their heads will just sink into the pillows and strain their necks.

2. Bed Pillows Must Fit Your Sleeping Position

Part of idiosyncrasy is a favorite sleeping position. Do you prefer sleeping on your back, side, or lie on your stomach or a combination of all these? People who love sleeping on their backs need a thinner and flatter neck support to emulate a standing position posture.

People who prefer lying on their stomach would want a pillow under their chest, just a thin pillow, or none at all. There can be some difficulty in choosing a pillow for your stomach, but the key is to find a pillow that can follow the contours of your body.

Traditional pillows tend to raise the head only, which leaves the neck sagging and unsupported. Nowadays, pillows have been designed to fit the neck – normally firmer around the neck portion and softer or thinner under the head.

3. Pillows Need To Fit Your Mattress

The firmness of a mattress can have influence on how a pillow functions. Consider these two scenarios, for mattresses that are firm, a thicker and larger pillow is advised. On the other hand, a very soft mattress requires an equally soft and smaller pillow. The aim is to have the spine in its natural, straight position much like standing up to avoid neck and back strains.

Choosing a pillow size is not as simple as counting 1-2-3. After all, annoyances brought on by a pillow might be a miniature problem but chances are it can give you sleepless nights or you'll be waking up on the wrong side of the bed eventually. So start sleeping like Sleeping Beauty and wake up to a fresh start everyday.