If you looking for a cheap no frills pillow, this pillow might be the solution.
First, be aware that this is a low-cost pillow without many features.
My personal favorite is the Purple Pillow and is hands down better than MyPillow. You will pay more for the Purple, however.
The company story is a fascinating account of one man’s journey to find the right pillow. After discovering that even the most expensive pillows would go flat over time and leave him with a stiff neck and sore arm, Mike Lindell began developing his own pillows. After testing at least 90 different formulas and fills, Lindell finally came up with what he believes is the perfect pillow in the summer of 2004.
You’ve probably heard about MyPillow and not even realized it. It has been heavily advertised on TV and radio and in those commercials, you can see and hear Lindell’s passion for his products. You can check out his enthusiasm for his product in this infomercial.
After his booming success with infomercials and ads, MyPillow is now the official pillow of the National Sleep Foundation. It is made in the USA and can be purchased online.
Fulfilling his dream, the pillow is machine washable and dryable and helps with neck and back pain. The company provides a 10-year warranty, and you can return it for any reason within sixty days and get your money refunded.
This is a regular pillow, not an anti-snoring pillow. If you need help with snoring the SnoreRx is a great option, as is zQuiet.
The company has a patented 3-piece interlocking fill that adjusts to your personal sleep needs regardless of your sleep position. By adjusting to your head throughout the night, the pillow keeps your head in a neutral position. This position allows you to fall asleep faster and stay asleep then wake with no neck and back pain.
These pillows are customizable to your needs. Using your t-shirt size as a guide, MyPillow’s fitting guide (posted below) allows you to find the right pillow for your personal needs. We found this very useful in choosing the right pillow when purchasing.
T-shirt | Women | Men |
Small | Yellow | White |
Medium | White | White |
Large | White | Green |
XL | Green | Green |
XXL | Green | Blue |
XXXL | Blue | Blue |
Important: If your body is accustomed to sleeping on down or feather pillows, you should reduce one level of support. For example, if the chart recommends a “white” for you, drop one level to “yellow.” Read our full description of the MyPillow Color Codes to ensure a proper selection.
I have used pillows like this one in the past but seem to gravitate back toward down feather pillows. I was hopeful that well know pillow company would change that.
The company website requires you to buy two pillows when you order. You can buy one here though. While I normally would just buy one pillow, I was comfortable with this requirement as I was able to customize each pillow. I ordered both the white and blue colored pillows. The white pillow is smaller and thinner compared to the blue pillow. I used the blue pillow and my wife used the white.
When we first received the pillows, my wife and I noticed that they seemed lumpy. Despite appearances, however, the pillows were comfortable to sleep on and we did not have any trouble adjusting to them and falling asleep. The pillows lived up to their promise of remaining cool. I did not overheat at night or sweated like I did with my old pillow.
Overall, my wife and I considered this pillow to be average. After a while, the MyPillow did seem to get a little lumpy and there were pieces of foam stuck in various parts of the cover. At $50 this is a good-quality pillow compared to other pillows of the same design.
Newer pillows on the market, such as the Tempurpedic pillows are more expensive, but they do contain a more effective cooling memory foam. By spending a few extra dollars, you can purchase the best-in-class Purple Pillow.
Instead of a pretty regular pillow, our personal favorite is the Purple Pillow with its unique design. It really is a "Bed-for-your-head". You can read more about Purple Pillow here.
However, the MyPillow is a mid-cost pillow that might just be your solution to a solid night’s sleep. You can view some of the common complaints here. With its reasonable cost and 60-day guarantee, there is no harm is testing out the pillow and seeing if it works for you.