Memory foam pillows. Any experience? Advantages? Disadvantages?

[Dave7]

We need new pillows.
My neck problem means too thick a pillow is not good. Not so bad lying on my back but bad if on my side
Mrs D suggests trying memory foam but they can be expensive.
I have no problem paying good money if they do the trick but what if ???
CC to the rescue hopefully

 

[Drago]

Weve6 tried them for Mrs D. They made my head feel very hot and sweaty so I went back to a regular job, but Mrs D doesn't mind them.

 

[postman]

We have had two i think can't remember .

 

[welsh dragon]

I had one but didn't like it at all. Far too hard. Very uncomfortable and it just felt...wrong somehow. Then again you might like it. Everyone is different, but it can be an expensive mistake as you say. Only one way to find out.

 

[I like Skol]

Have I accidentally stumbled into a 'which saddle' thread? Sounds a lot like it.

I think this will definitely be a case of xyz pillow works for me, YMMV.

 

[Electric_Andy]

I tried one once, it was quite small and just felt wrong. The problem with pillows, I think, is that the memory foam ones are designed to be kept in one specific place. not many of us stay in exactly the same position all night. I've found that having a medium depth pillow for my head works best, combined with another pillow to "hug" under my arm or sometimes between my legs like a pregnant woman.

Also my memory foam pillow was hot, and was tapered (thicker at the top, thinner at the front) which I didn't like.

Summary: Try normal pillows but more of them and not just under your head.

 

[Dave7]

Have I accidentally stumbled into a 'which saddle' thread? Sounds a lot like it.

I think this will definitely be a case of xyz pillow works for me, YMMV.

Haha
Not really though as the replies so far have been useful.

 

[Beebo]

We have had two i think can't remember .

The memory foam didn’t work then.

 

[Drago]

I once had a dream I was eating a giant marshmallow. Now we seem to be missing a pillow.

 

[welsh dragon]

I once had a dream I was eating a giant marshmallow. Now we seem to be missing a pillow.

No wonder you've put a bit of weight on.

 

[Drago]

I'm not fat, I'm big boned!

 

[welsh dragon]

I'm not fat, I'm big boned!

That's what they all say kiddo

 

[vickster]

My physio recommended a firm dunlopillo latex job for neck issues. (Uses herself too for dodgy neck) About £60 and it’s fantastic. You must get the right type for your sleep ‘style’ (side/back/front)

https://www.mynextmattress.co.uk/dunlopillo-super-comfort-pillow.html

I wouldn’t go for anything moulded or shaped

 

[Levo-Lon]

I hate them, hot and not comfy, i tend to hear my pulse banging in my ear when lying on them.

Be prepared to bin after first night.

You may like them but i dont notice hotels using them, so maybe there a gimmick

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Cor - pillow talk before the "main event"