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And, for the most part, that means using a very specific jot down of pillow.

young woman sleeping on her stomach

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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.

34 Elite Rest Slim Sleeper

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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.

Coop Home Goods The Original Pillow  with white packaging

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.

White Layla Memory Foam Pillow

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.

White Bluewave Bedding Ultra Slim Pillow

If youre still not convinced, a stomach-sleeping reviewer declared it the most comfortable pillow I’ve owned.

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