The best pillow can have a huge impact on a night’s sleep, but it’s something we don’t tend to upgrade that often. Once it’s flattened, lumpy or no longer giving you the support you need, your pillow could be doing more harm than good, so replacing it can be a simple way to make your bed considerably more comfortable.
I’ve spent years testing sleep products, from mattresses and duvets, to the best pillows that sit at the top of your bed. Of all the bedding basics, pillows can be particularly difficult to get right because there’s no one-size-fits-all option. The right choice depends largely on how you sleep: side sleepers tend to benefit from a firmer, deeper pillow that fills the gap between the head and mattress, while back sleepers generally need something lower with a little less firmness to keep the neck comfortably supported.
