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How to Choose a Pillow: Size, Support, and Fill Materials

Start with a pillow loft of 2 to 3 inches for stomach sleepers, 3 to 5 inches for back sleepers, and 4 to 6 inches for side sleepers, then narrow by size and fill. That rule changes with shoulder width, mattress softness, and how much your body sinks into the bed. A bigger pillow does not fix weak alignment, and the softest fill does not equal better support. Adjustable fill works best when your ideal height is not obvious at the start.