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And, for the most part, that means using a very specific jot down of pillow.
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A high-loft pillow will only intensify these effects, which can lead to back pain.
So you actually want to use a low-loft pillow, if you absolutely must sleep on your stomach.
A2017 paperlisted seven centimeters (roughly three inches) as a particularly comfortable height for a stomach sleepers pillow.
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So, if you like a firm pillow, this is a great choice.
Its breathable construction encourages airflow (a major plus for hot sleepers) and the pillow cover is machine-washable.
For an even flatter stomach sleeper pillow, Bluewave Bedding makes a2.25-inch version.
Its as fluffy as they come, but totally hypoallergenic.
For stomach sleepers who like extra, extra soft pillows this is the one, one customer raved.
Another wrote, I no longer wake up with post-sleep pain.
I highly recommend it.
Plus, for stomach sleepers on the go, it rolls up and fits in its included travel bag.
If youre still not convinced, a stomach-sleeping reviewer declared it the most comfortable pillow I’ve owned.