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I love sleeping, and contoured orthopedic pillows are the kind I have come to like best.
This NURSAL pillow is a crescent-shaped contour pillow with air-permeable memory foam, and I bought it as an upgrade over my existing contour pillow. Here is what it looks like out of the package and why the shape matters. The NURSAL contour pillow is no longer listed, so the button below goes to a current dual-height contour memory foam pillow.
- Crescent cutout cradles the back of the head and supports the neck
- Two different edge heights to support posture
- Thick quilted cover, much heavier than my old pillow’s sheer fabric
- Normal pillow size, so it stays put in a pillowcase
- Takes a little time to spring back to shape after unpacking
- The contoured feel takes getting used to if you are used to a flat pillow
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Unboxing
It arrives folded in half and wrapped in plastic, so you do not have to worry about it being dirty. As soon as I opened it, the memory foam started springing back and taking its shape.
The quilted cover was much thicker than I expected. My old contour pillow has a sheer white fabric you can almost see through. This one has a heavy diamond-quilted cover.
Size and fit in a pillowcase
This pillow is about normal pillow size. My existing contour pillow is a little small, so it moves around inside a pillowcase and slides out of the open-ended kind pretty easily.
Being larger, this one should stay put much better.
The crescent shape and dual height
The first thing you notice is the crescent-shaped cutout. It fits right behind your head, supports the middle of your neck, and lets the pillow rest on your shoulders. That feels pretty dang nice.
On the profile there is a slight inner curve, and one side is higher than the other on purpose. It puts the support at the back of your neck and lets your head tip back, instead of tipping forward like it does on a normal pillow.
About the buy link
The NURSAL contour pillow I showed is no longer listed (the old link now goes to a different NURSAL product), so the button goes to the A-Pce dual-height contour memory foam pillow, a similar cervical pillow with two support heights. Check the listing for its size.
Why I prefer contour pillows
I feel like normal pillows naturally give you bad posture and can restrict your airway. With a contour pillow I sleep better and feel like I breathe better.
Putting my head down on this one felt great. I expect it to be my pillow for a long time, and it was not that expensive.
FAQ
What is a contour pillow?
A shaped, orthopedic-style memory foam pillow. This one has a crescent cutout for the head and two different heights to support the neck.
Is it bigger than other contour pillows?
Yes, compared to my old one. It is about normal pillow size, so it fits a pillowcase better.
Does it smell or need airing out?
I did not notice anything. It just needed a little time to spring back to shape after unpacking.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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