{"id":1418,"date":"2018-02-10T13:19:08","date_gmt":"2018-02-10T13:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/redesign.bettersleep.stage.env.marcusthomasllc.com\/?p=1418"},"modified":"2018-02-10T13:19:08","modified_gmt":"2018-02-10T13:19:08","slug":"pillow-shopping-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/blog\/pillow-shopping-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Pillow Shopping Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many of us can\u2019t dream of sleeping without our favorite pillow. We\u2019re even so attached we can\u2019t part with them when traveling, so we bring along that go-to pillow for the trip. And yet, for all those times your head hits the pillow, how often do you think about whether that old standby is really giving you the right support for a good night\u2019s rest?<\/p>\n

Research from the Better Sleep Council (BSC) reveals that, when it comes purchasing our pillows, we undervalue our head\u2019s rest. In fact, only one in three people who bought a mattress in the past five years also purchased pillows, according to a BSC consumer survey.<\/p>\n

The other two-thirds of us? We\u2019re hanging on to lumpy, frumpy pillows. When we do <\/em>pick up fresh ones, research shows that many of us settle for bargain-basement sources.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s an interesting behavioral pattern: we adore<\/em> pillows, but we don\u2019t always value<\/em> them. And when we do find that favorite pillow, we act as if it should last forever. But the materials in pillows, like any soft products, wear over time.<\/p>\n

Knowing when it\u2019s time to say goodbye to your old pillow<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

BSC research indicates we should reset with a new pillow every 2.8 years<\/a>. What happens, though, is that we find \u201cthe one\u201d and then hang on to it. Each night, we put on our favorite PJs, grab our favorite blanket and pillow, and assume we\u2019re going to have a perfect night\u2019s sleep. But what\u2019s wrong with this picture? The pillow is old, flat and not giving us the comfort we deserve. At this point, it\u2019s time to find a new pillow that will give us sweet dreams.<\/p>\nDrifting off to dreamland will be a breeze once you have a pillow that gives your head ease. #BSCSleepTips #bettersleep @BetterSleepOrg<\/a>\n

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Understanding the possibilities when it comes to pillows<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Consumers aren\u2019t the only people focusing on pillows these days. Sleep product manufacturers are now using their best materials and product engineering to prop up the head and neck. Shop for a pillow made by an industry-leading sleep products provider and you\u2019ll find the same collection of features and materials you\u2019ve come to expect in mattresses and other sleep accessories.<\/p>\nPillow feathers aren\u2019t all fluff. #DYK one feather is as strong as carbon fiber? #BSCSleepTips #bettersleep @BetterSleepOrg<\/a>\n

It\u2019s fair to wonder what the fuss is about. Would it really hurt to keep plopping your noggin on an old saggy pillow from the \u201990s? Well, only if you don\u2019t mind a musty face and a stiff spine.<\/p>\n

Pillows give your head and neck the support they need throughout the night, and by supporting your head, they promote healthy spine alignment. They also aid with temperature control. The fabric, or combination of fabrics, in a well-made pillow or cover keeps you cool and dry. It regulates temperature and prevents moisture from piling between your pillow and your face.<\/p>\n

For those of us who complain about sleep, pillows may be the source of our woes. Room temperature, another common cause for poor sleep, can also be corrected with the proper pillow. The ideal cushion surrounds your face space with cool air and can remedy an unintentionally tropic bedroom.<\/p>\n

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Use your head \u2013 and remember it \u2013 when you shop for sleep materials<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Next time you\u2019re buying pillows or a mattress, put a few tips to the test:<\/p>\n