Taking the time to learn about the different types of pillows available is time well spent, as it will aid you in making the right choice. After all, you spend around a third of your life in bed, shouldn’t that time be as comfortable as possible? Here’s what you need to know about different types of pillow fills, sizes, and shapes for different sleep positions.

Fill and Pillow Types

The type of pillow to use is determined on your preferred sleep position. Here is a list of basic sleep positions and the recommended pillow type to help support your head and neck at night.

Different Pillow Sizes

Pillows come in different sizes, mostly to fit the different sizes of mattress. Here are the most common proportions. Updated by Michelle Ullman