Choosing the perfect pillow for your sleeping type

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A great day begins with a great sleep

It’s worthwhile investing in a good pillow because cheaper pillows can flatten out easily and be unsupportive. This can leave you waking up with back, neck and shoulder pain, numbness in the arms and headaches. Suffice to say that a bad nights sleep will most likely lower your energy and production levels the next day, and in the long term can lead to even greater health problems.

The two main things to consider when buying a new pillow are comfort and support. Chances are, if the pillow supports you perfectly then it will also feel comfortable, making it easier for you to drift off to sleep.

The perfect pillow positions your head and neck in proper alignment with your entire body to relieve any pressure or pain on your spine and back.

The ideal height will be determined by the type of sleeper you are.
  • Need firm support to help keep the head, neck and spine in alignment
  • Higher profile than a back sleeper – as the head is furtheset away from the mattress
  • Chiropractor’s often recommend using a small firm pillow between your knees to alleviate pressure off the hips and lower back
  • Body Pillows are popular amongst side sleepers as they support the whole body, including arms, shoulders, knees, hips.

The large Organic Buckwheat Pillow lends itself towards side sleepers as it moulds naturally to your neck.

The AllerProtect® Duroloft® Pillow can be used for any sleeper, especially if you suffer from allergies. Simply adjust the amount of filling for a higher or lower loft according to your preference.

The large Organic Buckwheat Body Pillow is made for side sleepers. Also perfect for using before and after pregnancy.
  • Need medium to firm support to help keep the head, neck and spine in alignment
  • Lower profile than a side sleeper
  • The height should be neither too much so that it tilts the head too far forward, nor too little so that it extends the neck and tilts your head upwards. 
  • Ideally slightly moulded so that the loft is higher at the neck
  • Chiropractor’s often recommend using a small firm pillow under your knees to alleviate pressure off the lower back

The large Organic Buckwheat Pillow is also recommended for back sleepers because it is self adjustable and moulds naturally to your head and neck.

The AllerProtect® Duroloft® Pillow can be used for any sleeper, especially if you suffer from allergies. Simply adjust the amount of filling for a higher or lower loft according to your preference.
  • Soft support
  • Low profile, almost flat
  • Some stomach sleepers may not even need a pillow.

The AllerProtect® Duroloft® Pillow is our best pillow for stomach sleepers, especially if you suffer from allergies. Simply adjust the amount of filling for a higher or lower loft according to your preference.
  • Depending on what combinations you tend to favour, an all-round pillow is best
  • You may even find a good pillow changes your sleeping habit so you have one main sleeping position

The self adjustable nature of the large Organic Buckwheat Pillow is ideal.

The AllerProtect® Duroloft® Pillow can be used for any sleeper, especially if you suffer from allergies. Simply adjust the amount of filling for a higher or lower loft according to your preference.

The Tencel Pillow is a soft and luxurious pillow that will still hold it’s shape over time.

The best solution for allergy sufferer’s

All the pillows we stock are hypoallergenic, but allergy sufferers will benefit from the extra protection of a MiteGuard Pillow Cover. It acts as a barrier between the pillow and pillowcase and is proven to block more than 99% of the Dust Mite Allergen. Supported by Allergy NZ and Asthma NZ.
Alternatively, consider the AllerProtect® Duroloft® Pillow.

Don’t forget that quality of your Mattress matters too.

The condition of your mattress will often dictate your sleep position. If you have an old, worn-out mattress that sags in the middle, sleeping on your side or stomach is more difficult.
Check out these natural mattress options.