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Of course, choosing the perfect pillow is personal and dependent on your sleep style.

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There are all sorts and types of pillows out there made for different sleep positions.

How often should you buy a new pillow?

Plus, a super old, ineffective pillow can mess with your neck and back.

Casper Down Pillow (Standard) in white

What should you look for when shopping for the right pillow?

What position do you start sleeping in?

(Back sleepers andstomach sleepersshould search for flatter pillows, whileside sleeperscan opt for a thicker option.)

white Purple Harmony Pillow (Standard Size)

Do you have significant upper-shoulder orneck pain?

(In which case, you might want to visit a doctor before buying a pillow.)

Best Pillows for Back Sleepers

If youre a back sleeper, a lower-profile pillow is your friend.

white Brooklinen Down Pillow (Standard Size)

If you have broader shoulders, a taller firm pillow may feel better for your body and neck support.

If youre smaller, however, you’re free to choose a lower-loft pillow.

Throw in a high-loft pillow and you only intensify that pressure, resulting in back pain.

Two white Saatva Memory Foam Pillows (Queen Size)

Weve gathered some of our top picks forbest pillows for stomach sleepers.

White Parachute Down Pillows (Standard Size)

White Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Pillow

3:4 Elite Rest Slim Sleeper (Standard Size)

3:4 Bluewave Ultra Slim Gel Memory Foam Pillow

3:4 Layla Kapok Pillow (Queen Size)

White Coop Home Goods The Eden Pillow (Queen Size)

Two white DreamCloud Best Rest Memory Foam Pillow (Standard Size)

Helix Down & Feather Pillow (Standard) in white

3:4 Sheex Original Down Pillow (Standard:Queen Size)

Two white Nectar Resident Pillow (Standard Size)

3:4 Casper Original Pillow (Standard Size)

Tuft & Needle Down Alternative Pillow Set in white

White Layla Memory Foam Pillow (Queen Size)

Parachute Down Alternative Pillow (Standard Size)

White Brooklinen Marlow Pillow (Standard Size)

3:4 Blissbury Stomach Sleeping Pillow (Standard Size)

White Sertapedic Endless Comfort Bed Pillow (Standard/Queen Size)

Set of two white Fern and Willow Down Alternative Pillows (Queen Size)

White Claritin Cotton Back/Stomach Pillow (Standard/Queen Size)

Two white DreamNorth Premium Gel Pillows (Queen Size)