Choose the right down pillow - 5 tips

The perfect down pillow is soft, fluffy and turns every night into a dream come true. That’s true – but here comes your wake-up call. The same down pillow doesn’t suit everyone. Your sleeping position and choice of mattress affect what pillow is best for you. Your spine and neck to be in line with each other. Then you’ll wake up rested and happy – feeling relaxed and ready to start the day, instead of tired and stiff.

1. YOUR SLEEPING POSITION DETERMINES WHICH PILLOW YOU NEED
Your sleeping position is the most important factor when it comes to choosing your pillow. Do you sleep on your back, stomach or side?

Sleep well on your stomach
It’s actually not a good idea to sleep on your stomach. Your neck ends up in an unnatural position, bent backwards so you can’t relax completely. But if we can’t talk you out of sleeping on your stomach, a flat pillow is your best option.
We recommend: Sonno Down Pillow Low >

Side sleeper
Lots of people love curling up in a ball and sleeping on their side. If you sleep on your side, you need something between your head and your shoulder – a thicker and firmer pillow.
We recommend: Sonno Down Pillow Medium > Sonno Down Pillow High > Trio Down Pillow > Mondo Down Pillow >

Relax on your back
Do you sleep best on your back? You don’t need much support to keep your neck in a natural position. Choose a pillow with a low or medium firmness to suit your relaxed sleeping position.
We recommend: Sonno Down Pillow Low > Sonno Down Pillow Medium > Mondo Down Pillow >

If you sleep in different positions – a combination
Do you toss and turn in your sleep? Or do you sleep best when you can move from position to position? No problem! A low or medium firm pillow is perfect if you like to mix it up.
We recommend: Sonno Down Pillow Low > Sonno Down Pillow Medium > Mondo Down Pillow >

2. MATCH YOUR PILLOW WITH YOUR MATTRESS
Choosing the right pillow is just as important as choosing the right mattress and the most important thing is that they match. The firmness of the mattress is crucial. If your mattress is soft and you sink into it, a high pillow might be too high and vice versa. In other words, the wrong pillow can spoil the benefits you get from your mattress.

3. CHANGE YOUR PILLOW DURING THE NIGHT
Even if your current pillow doesn’t provide your body with the best ergonomic support, you might be used to it. Your new, “correct” pillow might feel uncomfortable at first. A tip is to alternate between two different pillows while you are getting used to your new pillow.

4. TAKE CARE OF YOUR PILLOW
With first-class down pillows, you get that soft and fluffy meringue-like feeling that only down can give you. To maintain the fullness, you shouldn’t wash them too often. You can take care of them by shaking, plumping up and airing the pillow regularly. Our organic cotton percale pillows are also dust-, moisture-, and stain-resistant. Enjoy a crisp and cool sleeping experience.
We recommend: Facile Pillow Protection Organic >

5. CHOOSE TRACEABLE, CLEAN AND ETHICALLY PRODUCED DOWN
Luxurious down pillows are just what you need for a good night’s sleep, but if you want sweet dreams with a clear conscience, you should always choose sustainable down products. What does that involve? The most important thing is that the manufacturer can report where the down comes from; this is known as traceability. Mille Notti's down products contain only European class 1 down and are manufactured in Poland in a small factory in a controlled way.

Our down products are made of first class down from Europe and are certified by the IDFL and recommended by Asthma Allergy Nordic.

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