Pillows can be made with a wide range of materials; over time, it has been noticed that down-alternative, memory foam, and latex pillows are best for stomach sleepers. Other available pillow types include buckwheat, down, feather, and polyfoam. Each pillow type has pros and cons for stomach sleepers, which we’ll break down further here.

Memory Foam

Memory foam is viscoelastic foam that responds to heat and pressure, allowing it to mold closely to the shape of the head and neck. A memory pillow is ideal for stomach sleepers as it can relieve tension and help promote spinal alignment. Some memory foam pillows have a solid memory foam core, while others use shredded memory foam for an adjustable loft. Check out Winco Foam’s Memory Pillow.

Buckwheat

A buckwheat pillow, otherwise known as a Sobakawa, is a traditional Japanese pillow filled with the hulls that encase buckwheat seeds. They are springy under compression but provide a firm, contouring support that supports proper rest of your head and neck positioning. The hulls have an open shape that promotes airflow and helps regulate temperature. It conforms to the shape of the head and neck to provide support and relieve pressure. The loft of these pillows can be adjusted by adding or removing hulls, but some stomach sleepers may still find buckwheat pillows to be too firm. The hulls also make a rustling noise when the pillow is moved.

Feather

This type of pillow for a stomach sleeper has more downs than up, they are filled with the outer feathers of ducks or geese. The feathers compress easily and conform to the shape of the head. Feather pillows are soft and lightweight, which can be beneficial for stomach sleepers. That said the insulating nature of feathers can cause heat retention. They do not retain their shape and constantly need to be fluffed.

Latex

Natural latex is harvested from rubber trees. Latex is breathable, durable, and highly supportive for stomach sleepers. Latex pillows moderately contour to the shape of the head, neck, and shoulders to  relieve pressure. Some stomach sleepers may find latex pillows to be too thick, dense, or heavy. You should check out Winco foam’s Elegant pillow.

Down

Down-feather are the soft under-feathers of ducks or geese. Down fill is softer than feathers. The malleable fill allows stomach sleepers to shape the pillow as needed. The loft can also be adjusted in some down pillows by adding or removing fill. The cradling effect of Down-pillow supports the head and neck. Down pillows are typically soft enough for stomach sleepers, but as they compress easily they will need to be fluffed to keep their shape.

Polyfoam

Polyfoam, or polyurethane foam, is often an affordable pillow fill. Polyfoam can offer pressure relief and moderate contouring, but it is not as breathable as other materials. Low-density foam is typically less durable and can sag over time. The Winco foam Classic pillow and Super pillows are good examples of polyfoam pillows.

Summary

As can be seen, the type of pillow a side sleeper needs will depend on the individual who is using them and their immediate sleep needs, what would work for one person might not work for the next but one thing is certain, each of these aforementioned pillows allow for proper spinal alignment and head cradling and positioning for stomach sleepers, ensuring a restful night’s rest.

See also: 

https://www.wincofoam.com/pros-and-cons-of-sleeping-without-a-pillow/

https://www.wincofoam.com/can-your-pillow-make-you-sick/

https://www.wincofoam.com/best-pillows-for-great-comfort-in-the-nigeria-market/