Tips for getting to sleep

Find the Right Pillow for You

Beth Mack, Chief Marketing Officer of Hollander Home Fashions, the largest pillow manufacturer in the U.S., shares tips on what to look for when you’re buying your next pillow.

Side sleepers: Choose a firmer pillow with higher elevation; aim to fill the space between ear and shoulder, so your head and neck are aligned.

Stomach sleepers: Go for a soft pillow with little elevation.

Back sleepers: You need a moderately firm pillow that will support your neck and the natural curvature in your spine.

When should you get a new pillow?
Pillows should be replaced every one to two years. A pillow past its prime could contain a high level of dust mites, which can increase breathing disorders, asthma, or allergies.

Symptoms of a bad pillow: Pillows that have reached the end of the road will often feel lumpy or flat and won’t re-fluff very well.