The folks at Belly Orthopedic Sleep Pillow are big advocates for - you guessed it - belly sleepers. The brand noticed that stomach sleepers’ specific needs are often ignored by the bedding market and decided to do something about it! And so, the Belly Sleeper pillow was born. This soft, low-profile pillow was designed specifically for folks who sleep on their stomachs, and it does a lot to address this sleep position’s specific sleep needs. Read on to learn more about how this pillow feels, what it’s made of, and why it’s such a hit with those who sleep in the prone position. Short on time? Skip down to my review summary. The perfect pillow for stomach sleepers is finally here! Is the Belly Sleeper a Good Pillow for You? Before we get into all the details, let’s take a moment to discuss who this pillow will and will not work for.
You have different pillow needs depending on your preferred sleeping position, and this pillow is tailored specifically to stomach sleepers, which means it won’t feel comfortable to just anyone. First and foremost, this pillow is a great pick for stomach sleepers, who do best on soft, low profile pillows like this one. Budget shoppers should appreciate this pillow’s low price point. Anyone looking for a foam pillow with a low loft should take a look at the Belly Sleeper. Most foam pillows are quite a bit taller (and firmer) than this one, so it’s a nice find for folks looking for a specific feel. Side sleepers will need a much thicker pillow to get the neck support they need. One of our best pillows for side sleepers could be a better fit. Sleepers looking for a moldable pillow won’t like the feel of the Belly Sleeper, which is made of a solid block of foam. These sleepers might want to check out a down pillow instead.
Hot sleepers should stick to the brand’s "cool gel" Belly Sleeper pillow, which will feel more cooling than the original pillow. What Does the Belly Sleeper Pillow Feel Like? Next, let’s talk a little bit about how it feels to sleep on this pillow. Overall pillow feel is a combination of both firmness and loft. I’ll describe both in detail below. Remember, feel is subjective, and will vary a bit depending on your preferences. The best memory foam cushion pillow firmness for you depends on your preferred sleeping position. Stomach sleepers in particular need a soft feel. Luckily for them, the Belly Sleeper pillow has a very soft foam feel. It’s made of soft polyfoam that really compresses under your head, allowing you to sink into it a bit for some great pressure relief. I thought this pillow felt similar to a memory foam pillow because it had a slow response to pressure.
But, its poly foam build is slightly more responsive than traditional memory foam, which can be nice for sleepers who like to sink into their pillow a little more quickly. The perfect pillow for stomach sleepers is finally here! Loft and firmness work together to create a pillow’s overall feel. A soft pillow and firm pillow with the same initial loft will actually have different lofts when you lie down on each, because the softer pillow will compress more underneath your weight. The Belly Sleeper pillow has an initial loft of 2.5 inches, which is quite low. It compresses when you lie down on it, so its loft is actually slightly lower. This ultra slim loft and soft feel make it a great choice for certain sleepers, and a poor choice for others. Take a look below to see how this pillow performs for a variety of different sleepers. Side - Side sleepers do best on a firm pillow with a high loft, which is pretty much the opposite of what the Belly Sleeper pillow offers.