Is this one softer than the original neckbone I've owned for years. That one is hard as a rock. Is this one as firm? I'd like a softer one.
1492293
I think this one feels softer. I think my original one seems lumpy now, but in all reality it has been washed many, many times. This one is very uniform in it's soft filling.
1492294
this is not hard as a rock and it has angles so you can find a comfortable spot..friend cut a pillow case in half and made a cover for me..
1492295
Mine feels quite soft. I find it very comfortable. Firmness is relative and subjective though and I don't know what your original feels like.
1492296
This one is soft, it's been awhile since I had mines, it wasn't firm enough, it was to soft to me, I like mines firm like a travel neck pillow to support my neck, I had to stuff more crap unit to make it firm, to soft to me, you can take some stuffing out to better suit your needs..
1492297
If its too soft add the white stuffing until its firm enough of how you like it, , if its to hard take some out at a time to see how comfortable it is to you...you can purchase the stuffing at Michaels or Joann's Fabric..
1492298
I don't know anything about the original neckbone, but this thing was very hard and uncomfortable. I can't imagine anyone being able to enjoy it. It was like a torture pillow! I am 5' 6" and about 130 lbs. My neck is slim, so I don't know if someone having a bit larger neck could benefit from it, but I can't see how. I would think it would be uncomfortable for even my brother and he is 6' 7" and built very stout. I thought this pillow was a joke and sent it back in a hurry! Hope this helps!
571289
It is made out of foam but not memory foam. I would say it is more on the squishy side. I have a whole bunch of pillows and I haven't found an absolutely perfect one yet. But when my neck is absolutely killing me this is the pillow I turn to. Hope this helps.
193681
It's not real super firm. I find it very comfortable and that's unusual for me because I have a bad neck. I would definitely buy it again.
155901
Gosh, mine is nice and cozy soft. Try pulling it down or up some. Mine is at my neck for support. I even took mine to the dentist for my neck.
379339
Not really dense. I preferred the original pillow .. Some did not like the original because it was SO firm. I liked it because it gave support and lasted a long time. Newer version just flattens with pressure. Old version still held up under pressure. Too soft for me.
2257749
it isn't loud when first used, but as it is used a lot, and gets older, the vibration separates the two sides and they become noisy. The one I bought in 2005 has just become noisy. Because of the pain in my shoulder, back, neck, etc, I use it a lot. For this kind of money, replacing them every few years.....good deal.
219120
you wont have that problem with this pillow. I pillow section is soft and comfortable. I was always sleeping with 5 0r 6 single people and since i got this people i only use one just to keep my self elevated a little. no neck pain at all and it also help my back problem since i am sleeping almost flat. try it ! you will love it. hope that my answer helps you decide into getting it. good luck :-)
766158
I've had both. Gentle is softer, as stated. I prefer the standard because it doesn't flatten out as much over time. However, it is hard and if you like a softer (ie, feather pillow), then go with the gentle. I feel like these pillows only last 6-12mos anyway, so try one hardness, and if you don't like it, buy the other and try it next time. There's not enough difference between the two to make you really not like either one.
1796678
I don't know if this will improve or worsen your specific situation, but I bought the gentle support model and it was plenty firm. It did take me several days to get used to the side sleepimg parts of the pillow, but I've tried going back to other pillows I have and wind up with neck pain again, so I have found this product very helpful for me.
1145042
They are similar to other foam pillows but this one I would honestly say it's firm but soft. You won't wake up with your neck hurting if you get these. I've also noticed I don't toss and turn as much in the night anymore. Hope this helped!
2024724
It's pretty firm. My husband and I have talked about taking some stuffing out. I thought after a few months now that it would soften up, but no luck. It's hard for me to use on my head because many times I turn on my stomach, but it's great for me to sleep with on my side like in the product picture.
1476457
It's a bit on the "firm" side at first, but over time it softens up, but not too soft, and is the BEST PILLOW for me as I have major neck issues to the point that I wake up with a SEVERE MIGRAINE if my neck is out and I have gone through 15 different pillows ranging from other memory foam pillows, down pillows, you name I tried it and this pillow I finally found. LOVE LOVE LOVE this pillow!!!! Thank you!!!!
763432
It is medium soft type of thing. I was hoping it would be harder when I got, but it kinda, worked out for me. Although, if I were to get another one, I would go for the angled ones for hip replacement. This one has best results in wheelchairs. I hope this helps. :-)
1709872
I sleep on my side and find it a reasonably comfortable pillow. You should know it is firm, perhaps even hard in the sense that most stuffed pillows will gradually shift their stuffing, settling into the shape of your head. This one does not do that very much, it is not hard like a brick but neither does it let you sink into it very far. While I can not speak for others, I would expect that if you like a solid, slightly yielding pillow, this is for you. If your preference runs to the more squishy pillows you probably will not like it.
1176672
I have had it for over 2 years and it hasn't gotten any softer. I stopped using it because it was just TOO full and doesn't collapse far enough for it to be comfortable. If I rest my arm on my head then it is comfortable, the extra weight helps.
3206
The 4 of these pillows I have purchased have been a rather firm and heavy foam, and firmer than most regular pillows I've had, but definitely not "hard as a rock." They softened quite a bit after they warmed up from sitting outside in the box as well. Try it out for a couple of nights - I would return it for a replacement if it seems unreasonably hard.
1473660
I have it now and I wish I bought a different one I only bought it because it was cheaper then others but I recommend to buy a good one if it cost more it's probably well worth it . Not firm or as thick as it first was.