Can a bed wedge pillow be that special? Isn’t one bed wedge the same as another? The answer is no, not all sleeping wedges are created equal. Keep reading to learn what features to look for in a pillow wedge, before you buy one.
Pillow Wedge Must Haves:
- A CertiPUR-US® foam certification. Before bringing a bed wedge pillow into your home, make sure the foam is CertiPUR-US® certified. A foam wedge pillow which bears this certification has passed rigorous testing procedures. This prestigious certification ensures your foam wedge pillow is made without ozone depleters, flame retardants, heavy metals, formaldehyde, or phthalates regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This certification also ensures that your pillow wedge meets low VOC (volatile organic compound) emission standards for indoor air quality. A CertiPUR-US® certified wedge pillow is a pillow you can feel confident bringing into your home.
- A memory foam wedge pillow topper. A pillow wedge must be topped with memory foam. Memory foam conforms to the weight of your body. This means that when your body curves, the memory foam cushions and supports the curve. A memory foam wedge pillow will make sure that you are sleeping comfortably.
- A washable cover and pillowcase. A bed wedge pillow is an item that you are going to be using frequently. Just like you put a pillowcase on your neck pillow in order to protect it, your wedge cushion is no different. Covering your bed wedge with a wedge pillow pillowcase and zipper cover protects you from allergens and increases the life of your pillow.
- A correct amount of support. Pillow wedges all offer different amounts of support to achieve different purposes. Maybe you need an acid reflux pillow, or maybe you are looking for the best way to sleep with sciatica! Whatever the case may be, before you buy a wedge pillow, be sure to seek out expert advice on which pillow will work to accomplish your goals.
Picking out a wedge pillow is exciting! Ensure that you are picking out the best bed wedge pillow for you, so you can sleep comfortably and start to dream the sweetest dreams.
-Hillary Blare, Doctor of Physical Therapy