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Rules to follow when purchasing pillows

Unless you live full time in a Fairmont Hotel where you can take full advantage of their pillow menu then you need to know all the facts before you commit to a new pillow.

You should be changing your down filled pillows every year, I could write a whole other blog just dedicated to the lovely 'stuff' collected over 12 months. Instead I'm going to just chat it up about a few pillow-buying rules.

Rule no. 1: Size is everything.

When it comes to pillows, this is true. Make sure your pillow choice reflects the size of your bed. Queen for Queen and King for King etc.

Rule no. 2: Remember how you sleep.

Do you sleep on your back, side or stomach or a mixture. Believe it or not there are different pillows for each position. For example, if you sleep on your stomach it is important to have a pillow that will support your neck comfortably.

Rule no. 3: Price = quality.

Like with most bedding items, go cheap on pillows and expect cheap results. Investing in your bedroom environment is investing in your health. Instead of buying 4 new expensive pillows for visual appeal, buy just two for function.

Rule no. 4: Be filled in on the filling.

For me, this is the most important rule. Learn about all the fills out there, because there are many choices. If you suffer from allergies avoid down and feather filled pillows, even if they claim to be 'hypoallergenic'. Buckwheat pillows are relatively new on the market and are said to be 99% dust free. If you are a hot sleeper you need to pay close attention to the breath ability factor of the pillow fill, a memory foam pillow for example will hold onto heat and keep cooking all night long. Look at natural fills, it will come as no surprise that silk filled pillows are a perfect solution.