I am a side sleeper and use a very soft down pillow. Can I sleep on my side and also use my down pillow?
1856156
Yes, you can . I use my wedge in conjunction with another pillow sometimes 2 pillows.
1856157
I found this wedge to be hard. I sleep on my arm on my side and I couldn't get comfortable with this wedge. There isn't a lot of give to it at all which I found disappointing because I also use a soft down pillow as well. I wanted this because I have to lie somewhat raised because of my sinuses. I hope that helps.
1856158
Yes I do but remember I have the 7 inch one. A taller one I don't know. I sleep on my side & wrap my arms around another pillow.
1856159
I really don't know, Julie. To me, the wedge pillow is designed primarily for back sleepers. I do use my wedge pillow with a soft pillow and watch tv on my side. That is comfortable, so you might give it a try. I wish I could train myself to sleep on my back, but haven't been able to do so yet. I am a tosser & turner, unfortunately.
1856160
Sure. I also sleep on my side and use a soft pillow (though - not down). The wedge isn't that long - it covers from the top of my head to my shoulders (approximately).
1856161
My husband sleeps on his right side all the time with his pillow on top of the wedge and it does not bother him. It is not that drastic of a elevation and the wedge is actually really comfortable, not like a hard support. Hope that helps...:)
1856162
Yes you can use your pillow. I use a pillow and I am a side sleeper. The wedge eliminated my heart burn and I love it..
1856163
I do sleep on my side but do not use an extra pillow. In my opinion you probably can.
1856164
The wedge pillow is like a very firm wedge slice of a mattress. This wedge is long enough that where the thin edge of the wedge pillow comes into contact with the bed mattress is where your waist is. Therefore any bending of the body --- either lying on your back or your side --- occurs at the waist. I am an on the back or on the side sleeper. It works either way. But I prefer on the back --- or on the side with a super fluffy pillow.
1856165
Yes, I do it all the time! The wedge pillow is harder than my memory foam mattress, so it's not as comfortable as sleeping on my side without it, but still I get more sleep if I am elevated with the wedge than flat on my side without it wheny sinuses are draining.
1007299
Nope--the idea is that, when sleeping on your side, your head isn't actually in the indentation--it's resting on one of the raised sides. That way, the pillow height is appropriate for side-sleeping (as opposed to sleeping on your back, when you need less pillow height).
1733808
I don't recommend sleeping this way with this sort of pillow. I used to sleep like that until I started sleeping with buckwheat pillows. Once you get used to them they support you enough that you don't need to sleep like that.
410609
I normally sleep on my back, but periodically either turn my head, or turn onto my side, and the pillow still feels great. Because the buckwheat hulls are kind of slippery, you can make a sort of "nest" or crease in the pillow as needed without a problem. The really nice thing I've found is that, even when sleeping on your side, the hulls are firm enough that you are lying comfortably on TOP of the pillow, rather than IN the pillow--no puffing up around your nose to restrict your breathing or worsen your allergies.
968020
Yes, when you are lying down. I sleep on my side and these are perfect. To get the effect you want, try the velcro attachment in different ways.
1225749
Yes. I believe you would be very comfortable. In fact, the pillow is in my bed and I sleep on it the part of the night that I'm on my side. I still don't use it when I sleep on my stomach, but it is a VERY NICE pillow and squishes down very well.
2003718
Works fine for side or back sleepers. My wife is a side sleeper. Best pillow she has ever used.
1422859
I sleep on my side as well. The indentation is basically to cradle your neck. Your head rests on the main part of the pillow just like any other pillow. I haven't had any problems with my ear going to sleep, but then I never had that problem with a regular pillow.
1505518
Perhaps it is how you are using your OPTP pillow and regular pillow. I found that if I just used the OPTP pillow - slept on my back on side with it under my neck - AND a very soft, almost flat down or similar pillow for my head that my back didn't hurt. it takes a few nights to get used to the OPTP pillow.
135452
I am a side and back sleeper.......and this pillow is very comfortable for both !
551588
It can be; this pillow is a bit more stiff than the usual type of pillow so it does take some getting used to but I wouldn't go back to a regular pillow ever; I am a side sleeper and manage to sleep just fine on it; I do tuck my shoulder under it and push the pillow under my neck to cradle and support it more, but I am using it for side sleeping.
467180
It's good for both. On a firm bed, this gives the cushioning to feel cradled while on your back, and if you sleep on your side, it improves the comfort of side sleeping. A softer mattress is typically better for side sleeping, so if your mattress is really firm and you side sleep, you might want an even thicker topper to soften it. 4" could do it.
1716455
Yes, you can. I do it all the time. The problem for me is that after a few hours of sleep the pillow begins to give way, scrunches and flattens. Hope this helps.
1359963
Yes. I sleep on my side primarily and on my back at other times. It's an amazing mattress.
1268069
I am a side sleeper, but when I travel I am usually sitting up. I tried the pillow side lying, and if you put your arm under your head it works.
629424
I use these pillows for side sleeping and back sleeping, too. They are comfy both ways for me!
1775811
This pillow is for side sleepers. You put the side of your face close to one of the side indentations so that your CA mask/hose is not pushed out of position by the pillow. Your shoulder fits in the long shallow indentation on the bottom. I gave mine to a friend because it is non-returnable. It was too hard and too high for me. I am a 5' 6" woman, small frame.