BDTFO Memory Foam Pillows Neck Pain, Orthopedic Cervical Contour Pillows Neck Support Relief Back, Stomach, Side Sleepers with Washable Breathable Zippered Cover

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From choosing the perfect pillow to cleaning and care tips, here’s everything you need to know about sleeping on a contour memory foam pillows. Here, the dip in the middle cradles your head, stops your chin from squishing down into your chest and creates that straight line between your nose and lungs recommended by Dr Breus. One ‘bump’ is slightly higher than the other, depending on how much of a lift you need, and you can unzip it to add more wool or take it away until you get exactly the right fit for your head and shoulder. Similarly, the 4G Aircool pillow makes use of an open cell foam structure, allowing up to 95% more airflow. It even comes with a Coolmax pillow cover for extra freshness. It’s not cheap, so you are looking at a serious pillow investment but if you get on well with it and your aches and pains go away, it'll be worth every penny. The cover is removable and machine-washable. What’s more, different people have different preferences and sleeping styles. For example, side sleepers might want a solid pillow with a bit more loft to it, while those prone to overheating during the night should be aware that memory foam can feel warm as it responds to your body heat.

Memory foam mattresses are well known for providing optimum comfort and support for our bodies and joints. But what happens when you upgrade your pillow with the stuff? The right supportive pillow could make all the difference – but instead we sleep on the same saggy old pillow for years on end. “Think about how many hours you sleep each week,” says Gary. “Your car has an annual MOT, but how often do you do an MOT of your pillow? It’s literally, let’s wait until it’s gone threadbare!”The Pillow is medium firm and feels more malleable than some. It has been designed with drilled cooling holes through the core, which increases airflow and breathability. It has also been given an UltraFresh treatment; this is an antimicrobial shield which helps combat odours, bacteria and protects from staining. There is a slight ‘new-car’ smell to begin with but after a bit of airing this soon dissipates.

Over all, the pillow does feel like a good quality product for the price but the support it offers might not work for everyone. There is also a distinct odour, similar to most memory foam pillows but it will fade if you give it a good airing for a few days.

There is now a whole industry dedicated to snore-prevention, including courses in diaphragmatic breathing. Some solutions are easier than others, though. “Apart from a new pillow, another simple fix may be to buy a nasal dilator,” says ‘Sleep Doctor’ Michael Breus. “You could try Breathe Right strips, which go across the bridge of the nose, or Mute which goes inside the nostrils. Anything that helps with congestion may reduce snoring.

You’ve heard the benefits of using a contour memory foam pillow – but now you’ve got it home, you’re not sure which way it’s supposed to go on the bed. No worries, we’ve got the answers you need. Considered the Rolls Royce of memory foam, Tempur was the first brand to release the material into the public domain and they are the only company with licensed rights from the US Space Foundation to use the certified technology seal in their products.Although I now think the Levitex outclasses it, there’s still a lot to like about the Silentnight. It has a gently S-shaped foam core designed to open your airways. You can’t really feel it by hand through the fluffy synthetic fibre fill, so there’s nothing outwardly orthopaedic about the pillow (meaning it looks better on the bed). For me it worked straight away: no snoring for several days. It was comfy too, and can be machine washed. It’s heavy, as memory foam pillows tend to be, but it’s not actually memory foam. ‘Levitex foam’ is designed to be soft and yielding under light pressure, but firmer under high pressure. I can only describe it as though my head is floating. If you’re thinking of taking the plunge, here’s a few things to look out for to know you’re buying quality; We also consider other factors such as removable covers, trial periods and special features (can a pillow be adjusted? Does it have an ergonomic design?) all of which help us to form a comprehensive impression of a product. Now, I’m not an apnoea sufferer but my dad was for many years. The only intervention available at the time was a CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) mask, which was unpleasant to sleep in. Anything that might delay the need for one of those is worth trying. The cost is about the same.