📏Selecting pillow height based on height and weight
| Height | Weight | Recommended height |
|---|---|---|
| up to 165 cm | up to 60 kg | 8–10 cm |
| 165–180 cm | 60–80 kg | 10–12 cm |
| over 180 cm | 80–100+ kg | 12–14 cm |
🔹The pillow should “fill” the distance between the neck and the end of the shoulder to keep the spine straight.
✅Types of pillows ideal for side sleepe
Orthopedic “wave”
Shape: double wave (also suitable for the back).
Material: natural latex or memory foam.
Classic but dense
Filling: latex, buckwheat flakes, dense holofiber or memory foam.
Anatomical with shoulder cutout
It has a groove for the head and a recess for the shoulder – excellent for pain in the shoulder area.
💡Advice
Avoid down and feathers: they shed, collect dust and are allergens.
Test the pillow in store: lie on your side, ask someone to take a photo of your profile; if your head is not aligned with your spine, the height is incorrect.
🤧The best materials for allergy sufferers
| Material | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Latex naturel | Hypoallergenic, dust mite resistant, breathable |
| Memory foam | Antibacterial, contour-fitting, dust-free |
| Bamboo | Natural, breathable, antibacterial (as padding or cover) |
| buckwheat flakes | Ventilate, do not retain mites (make a little “noise”, need replacement) |
| Holofiber / Ecofiber | Synthetic but hypoallergenic, slightly softer |
⛔Avoid down, feathers, cotton, and low-quality synthetics: these are the most common allergens.
🛏️In addition
Bamboo or cotton cover – natural, breathable, hypoallergenic.
Wash the covers once a week, the cushions according to the instructions.
If necessary – dust mite protective covers.
🔍Examples (for guidance)
IKEA ROSENSKÄRM – low-cost hypoallergenic fiber pillow.
Ormatek Bamboo – bamboo filling/case.
Tempur Comfort Original – ventilated memory foam.
Ascona LATEX – Latex 100% naturel.
