The Best Pillows for Snoring: Our Top 6 Picks
- Saatva Natural Latex Pillow – Best Overall
- Eli & Elm Side Sleeper Pillow – Best Pillow for Snoring Side Sleepers
- TEMPUR-Neck Pillow – Best Pillow for Snoring and Neck Pain
- TEMPUR-Cloud Adjustable – Best TEMPUR-Pedic Pillow for Snoring
- Tuft & Needle Original Foam Pillow – Best Memory Foam Pillow for Snoring
- MedCline Shoulder Support Wedge Pillow – Best Wedge Pillow for Snoring
Best Overall – Saatva Natural Latex
Saatva Latex Pillow
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The Saatva Pillow has an organic cotton cover that is removable. Underneath is an outer pillow made up of hypoallergenic microfibers.
Mattress Clarity Score
4.80 / 5
Read Full Review![A picture of the Saatva Latex pillow's chamber construction. A picture of the Saatva Latex pillow's chamber construction.](https://www.mattressclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/saatva-pillow-review-latex-core-300x169.jpg)
What Makes the Saatva Natural Latex Pillow Stand Out?
- The design of this pillow will keep you sleeping in a neutral alignment which can help with snoring.
- It won’t trap heat thanks to breathable materials, like organic cotton and shredded latex.
- It has been designed for pressure relief.
Best for Side Sleepers – Eli & Elm Side Sleeper
Eli & Elm Side-Sleeper Pillow
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If you’re a side sleeper looking for a supportive and comfy pillow, the Eli & Elm Side Sleeper Pillow has you covered. This U-shape pillow was specifically designed to alleviate neck pain and promote the proper spinal alignment.
Mattress Clarity Score
4.30 / 5
Read Full Review![A woman sleeps on her side with the Eli & Elm side sleeper pillow. A woman sleeps on her side with the Eli & Elm side sleeper pillow.](https://www.mattressclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/eli-and-elm-side-sleeping-300x153.jpg)
What Makes the Eli & Elm Side Sleeper Pillow Stand Out?
- The U-shaped cutout was designed for side sleepers to make side sleeping more comfortable.
- The adjustable fill makes it great to find a neutral alignment to help with snoring.
- It won’t trap heat because the shredded latex fill and cotton cover are very breathable.
Best for Snoring & Neck Pain – TEMPUR-Neck Pillow
TEMPUR-Neck Pillow
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The ergonomic shape to the TEMPUR-Neck pillow makes it an ideal pillow for anyone dealing with neck pain. This solid slab of memory foam will contour to your head and neck, giving you good support and will alleviate neck pain.
Mattress Clarity Score
3.90 / 5
Read Full Review![A man rests on his back using the TEMPUR-Neck Pillow. A man rests on his back using the TEMPUR-Neck Pillow.](https://www.mattressclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/tempur-neck-back-300x225.jpg)
What Makes the TEMPUR-Neck Pillow Stand Out?
- The TEMPUR-Neck features that classic, slow-moving memory foam that’s very firm and dense.
- Its ergonomic design will help relieve neck pain.
- It comes in many different sizes to accommodate all body types.
Best TEMPUR-Pedic for Snoring – TEMPUR-Cloud
TEMPUR-Cloud Adjustable Pillow
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TEMPUR-Pedic’s TEMPUR-Cloud pillow is aptly named. It’s got an attractive and dare I say “cloud-like” white cover and a super-soft (albeit not fluffy) core.
Mattress Clarity Score
4.00 / 5
Read Full Review![An image of the TEMPUR-Cloud adjustable pillow on top of navy colored sheets. An image of the TEMPUR-Cloud adjustable pillow on top of navy colored sheets.](https://www.mattressclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/tempur-cloud-adjustable-pillow-300x156.jpg)
What Makes the TEMPUR-Cloud Adjustable Pillow Stand Out?
- TEMPUR-Pedic is a well known and trusted brand, and makes high-quality pillows.
- The Cloud Adjustable pillow will let you adjust the pillow to match your sleeping position.
- Though TEMPUR material can trap heat, because the foam has been shredded, it allows for airflow and will sleep relatively cool.
Best Memory Foam – Tuft & Needle Original Foam Pillow
Tuft and Needle Original Pillow
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Made with special responsive foam, the Tuft & Needle pillow feels both soft and supportive. It has many cooling features, and it’s super durable. It’s a great match for back and side sleepers.
Mattress Clarity Score
4.40 / 5
Read Full Review![A woman holds the Tuft & Needle pillow under her arm, pulling back the outer cover to reveal the foam inside. A woman holds the Tuft & Needle pillow under her arm, pulling back the outer cover to reveal the foam inside.](https://www.mattressclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Tuft-Pillow-Construction-300x196.jpg)
What Makes the Tuft & Needle Original Foam Pillow Stand Out?
- It feels a little more responsive than traditional foam, but you’ll still get all the benefits of memory foam.
- The Tuft & Needle pillow is a medium firm pillow that works well for both back and side sleepers who are snoring.
- It won’t trap heat!
Best Wedge – MedCline Shoulder Relief System
MedCline Shoulder Relief System
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This three-part pillow system alleviates shoulder pain and can help with acid reflux symptoms.
![An image of the medcline wedge body pillow on a bed. An image of the medcline wedge body pillow on a bed.](https://www.mattressclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/medcline-pillow-300x169.jpg)
What Makes the MedCline Shoulder Relief System Stand Out?
- It’s a wedge pillow which elevates your body to help alleviate snoring.
- It’s been designed for shoulder support and can relieve shoulder pain.
- MedCline even offers you a 1:1 consultation with a sleep specialist to figure out which pillow you need and how they help.
What Causes Snoring?
According to the Mayo Clinic, the causes of snoring are varied. The most common causes of snoring include:- Your mouth & sinus anatomy: Having a low, thick soft tissue palette can obstruct your airway, causing snoring to occur
- Allergies or illness: Some allergies or illnesses can obstruct your airway, making it hard for you to breathe efficiently
- Alcohol consumption: Alcohol relaxes your throat muscles. Relaxed muscles can’t work as efficiently, and can obstruct your airways
- Weight: Overweight people are more likely to experience snoring, as the extra weight around your throat can cause your airways to narrow
Is Snoring Bad?
Snoring isn’t an inherently bad thing. For some people, it’s out of their control as to whether or not they snore. However, snoring could be an indicator for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), especially when you wake up feeling groggy, have trouble focusing, feel sleepy during the day, and have increased irritability. Of course, you should consult a medical professional if you think you or your partner have OSA, as you’ll need more than just a good pillow to help out with that. RELATED: What is Sleep Apnea?How to Stop Snoring
When it comes to actually stopping your snoring, there are a few things within your control that you can try to do to help. Using the right pillow: After all, that’s what this list is all about! Find a pillow that can elevate your head or upper chest at a minimum 4” off your bed. Many pillows come with high lofts, or you can opt for a wedge pillow to give yourself a guaranteed boost. Use anti-snoring devices: You’ve seen them advertised on TV before. Be it the nasal strip or a mouth piece, the goal with using these devices is to guarantee that your airways stay open. Use a humidifier: If you’re snoring as a result of a stuffy nose, using a humidifier can help hydrate your airways. This will help loosen anything clogging up your sinuses and will allow your body to more efficiently clear congestion when it happens. Of course, these are just a few ways you can try and handle snoring by yourself. If you try these and don’t find snoring relief, and fear it may be related to something more serious, I highly recommend that you seek out medical and professional advice. People diagnosed with sleep apnea will need a CPAP machine to help.What is the Best Sleep Position for Snoring?
There’s one last method that can help you with snoring, and it deals with your sleeping position. More often than not, back sleepers are more prone to snoring than any other position. Though back sleeping is the healthiest sleeping position, as recommended by medical professionals, it puts you in a position for snoring to occur. As I’ve covered in this whole list, snoring occurs when your airways become narrow or obstructed. And when you’re sleeping on your back, gravity comes into play. Lightweight back sleepers might not deal with this as much, but average to heavyweight back sleepers will face snoring more often. One way to help out is changing your position to sleeping on your side. This can help alleviate snoring because you’re no longer dealing with the weight around your neck obstructing your airways.FAQs
Can too many pillows cause snoring?
If you’re a pillow stacker, and sleep on your back, then yes too many pillows could cause snoring. If your head is going too far into your chest, you run the risk of obstructing your airways, which will cause snoring.
Does a higher pillow stop snoring?
Experts have agreed that elevating your head at least 4” is one way to help with snoring. Back sleepers who deal with snoring want a pillow that keeps their head in a neutral position. This means your head isn’t going too far back, but it’s not going too far forward, either. These can obstruct your airways.
So if you get a pillow that’s around 4-5” tall, depending on various factors, a taller pillow can help you open up your airways. Be sure to check out our best pillows for back sleeping!
Are wedge pillows good for snoring?
Similarly to having the right height, a wedge pillow will work to elevate your upper body in addition to your head. The MedCline shoulder relief system pillows made our list for this very reason! Wedge pillows are also good at relieving symptoms of acid reflux, so they have many benefits!