<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Pillow]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Can anyone recommend a pillow which gives good support?</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/56041/pillow</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 01:17:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/56041.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 10:05:31 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Pillow on Thu, 04 Jan 2024 03:51:16 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for the sharing. <br /><br /><br /></p><blockquote><b>slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2126334\" time=\"1704326807\" user_id=\"28674:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black">I've been using contoured pillows for several years - the kind which are thicker on the long sides and thinner in the middle. I'm a side-sleeper so it does help align my neck and head. I can't sleep on my back because of post-nasal drip! I bought my pillow from Seahorse on a sale. I can't believe the prices of some of these highly-promoted brands of mattresses and pillows! They may (arguably) be better, but so many times better?</blockquote></blockquote>The last sentence is so true. I as looking around online and noticed the price differences can go really large. <br /><blockquote><b>zac's mum\" post_id=\"2126336\" time=\"1704330473\" user_id=\"53606:</b>[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2126336 time=1704330473 user_id=53606]I have tried an ergonomic pillow before (can’t remember the brand) which a relative passed to me cos didnt work for them. <br /><br />It didnt work for me because i usually toss &amp; turn: from side sleeping to back sleeping, to other side…i think ergo pillow only works for those who hardly move haha.<br /><br />I am using a regular pillow but chose a fatter one with medium hardness. It provides the support i need.<br /><br />If u go to those departmental stores, they have a variety of brands with different hardness. Sometimes if the sales auntie is those motherly kind, will happily let u try out the various choices (if they sell mattresses too, will let u lie down on the beds and “sleep” 5 min without pressure or obligation.[/quote]</blockquote>The tossing &amp; turning around was one of my main concerns regarding the cost vs. effectiveness of ergonomic pillow.<br /><br />I was thinking of getting online, for promotional and/or convenience sake but your mention of the different hardness served as a reminder to better go check out the options in person.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2126350</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2126350</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[chenlaoshi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 03:51:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Pillow on Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:07:53 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2126323\" time=\"1704294818\" user_id=\"162894:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />I am thinking if/when we toss and turn around will the ergonomic effect still be there. <br /><br />Tempur brand seems to be quite frequently mentioned on here - wonder if it's worth the cost  <img src="https://forum.kiasuparents.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f613.png?v=f4f27f6278e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--sweat" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":sweat:" alt="😓" /></blockquote></blockquote>I have tried an ergonomic pillow before (can’t remember the brand) which a relative passed to me cos didnt work for them. <br /><br />It didnt work for me because i usually toss &amp; turn: from side sleeping to back sleeping, to other side…i think ergo pillow only works for those who hardly move haha.<br /><br />I am using a regular pillow but chose a fatter one with medium hardness. It provides the support i need.<br /><br />If u go to those departmental stores, they have a variety of brands with different hardness. Sometimes if the sales auntie is those motherly kind, will happily let u try out the various choices (if they sell mattresses too, will let u lie down on the beds and “sleep” 5 min without pressure or obligation.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2126336</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2126336</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[zac&#x27;s mum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:07:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Pillow on Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:06:47 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2126323\" time=\"1704294818\" user_id=\"162894:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />I am thinking if/when we toss and turn around will the ergonomic effect still be there. <br /><br />Tempur brand seems to be quite frequently mentioned on here - wonder if it's worth the cost  <img src="https://forum.kiasuparents.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f613.png?v=f4f27f6278e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--sweat" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":sweat:" alt="😓" /></blockquote></blockquote>I've been using contoured pillows for several years - the kind which are thicker on the long sides and thinner in the middle. I'm a side-sleeper so it does help align my neck and head. I can't sleep on my back because of post-nasal drip! I bought my pillow from Seahorse on a sale. I can't believe the prices of some of these highly-promoted brands of mattresses and pillows! They may (arguably) be better, but so many times better?<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2126334</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2126334</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[sharonkhoo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:06:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Pillow on Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:13:38 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2126292\" time=\"1704263478\" user_id=\"3:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />I've gotten used to those 'S'-shaped ergonomic pillows.  Started with one 10 years ago.  Bought another one a year ago and found it much harder than my old one  :skeptical: .<br /><br />Oh well, I've been using the new one for over a year now... it's ok.  As to whether it is good, hmm... I don't know.</blockquote></blockquote>I am thinking if/when we toss and turn around will the ergonomic effect still be there. <br /><br />Tempur brand seems to be quite frequently mentioned on here - wonder if it's worth the cost  <img src="https://forum.kiasuparents.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f613.png?v=f4f27f6278e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--sweat" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":sweat:" alt="😓" /><p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2126323</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2126323</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[chenlaoshi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:13:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Pillow on Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:31:18 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2126277\" time=\"1704256943\" user_id=\"162894:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />Are ergonomic pillow useful/worth paying for? Gonna change pillow, looking for recommendation. Thanks in advance!  <img src="https://forum.kiasuparents.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f609.png?v=f4f27f6278e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--wink" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":wink:" alt="😉" /></blockquote></blockquote>I've gotten used to those 'S'-shaped ergonomic pillows.  Started with one 10 years ago.  Bought another one a year ago and found it much harder than my old one  :skeptical: .<br /><br />Oh well, I've been using the new one for over a year now... it's ok.  As to whether it is good, hmm... I don't know.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2126292</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2126292</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[ChiefKiasu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:31:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Pillow on Wed, 03 Jan 2024 04:42:23 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Are ergonomic pillow useful/worth paying for? Gonna change pillow, looking for recommendation. Thanks in advance!  <img src="https://forum.kiasuparents.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f609.png?v=f4f27f6278e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--wink" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":wink:" alt="😉" /></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2126277</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2126277</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[chenlaoshi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 04:42:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Pillow on Sun, 19 May 2013 11:19:24 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>Nebbermind:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black">Depends on whether you sleep on your side or back, coz if u sleep on your side, you may need higher pillow, esp so for guys who have broader shoulders.  I personally prefer to sleep on the bolster <img src="https://forum.kiasuparents.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f609.png?v=f4f27f6278e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--wink" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":wink:" alt="😉" /></blockquote></blockquote><br />It's for my in laws and my parents.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006214</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006214</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TheAnswer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 11:19:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Pillow on Sun, 19 May 2013 01:54:37 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>I have been checking on this recently too.<br /><br /><br />Most pp are raving abt Tempur. I got one for dh before but he didn't like it. I tried it too &amp; didn't like it either. <br /><br />Recently, saw someone from anotherforum recommended buckwheat pillows. Anyone using one? Any feedback?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.manzaistore.com/">http://www.manzaistore.com/</a><br /><br />Otherwise, I love hotel pillow but they never show the brands on it.</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006018</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006018</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[sparks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 01:54:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Pillow on Sat, 18 May 2013 12:34:34 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Depends on whether you sleep on your side or back, coz if u sleep on your side, you may need higher pillow, esp so for guys who have broader shoulders.  I personally prefer to sleep on the bolster <img src="https://forum.kiasuparents.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f609.png?v=f4f27f6278e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--wink" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":wink:" alt="😉" /></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1005873</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1005873</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nebbermind]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 12:34:34 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>