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6 PILLOWS WE LOVE

How do you pick the right one for you? We've got you covered.

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The Avocado Molded Latex Pillow, ideal for back and side sleepers, has a certified organic cotton cover. Buy it now, $129.

For years, pillow shopping for me meant buying the cheapest hypoallergenic option available. It wasn't until I was a little older—when neck and back pain became a thing—that I started to pay more attention to what I rested my head on.

In my search for the perfect pillow, here are a few I tried out and loved—and a couple that our readers can't stop buying.

ORGANIC PILLOWS

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Avocado Green Pillow, $109

If you want an eco-friendly option, go with a certified organic pillow, which is made with natural materials that are grown without synthetic pesticides. Products that hold additional certifications from the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) or Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) also meet strict guidelines that cover the production process.

Avocado—which makes the Avocado Green Pillow and Avocado Molded Latex Pillow we've included here—have multiple certifications, including from GOTS and GOLS. (Both of these pillows, by the way, are among the most-purchased items by our readers—and Avocado is currently having its annual Earth Month sale.)

FOR YOUR SLEEP POSITION

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Saatva Latex Pillow, starting at $165

I spent a lot of time looking at pillows before I picked the Saatva Latex Pillow, which has an organic cotton cover. It comes in two heights: the high loft (6-7 inches tall), which I use as a dedicated side sleeper, and which has helped alleviate neck and shoulder pain I experienced from previous pillows; and the shorter standard loft (5 inches), which is a better fit for back or stomach sleepers. It's plush, super comfortable, and hasn't lost its shape in the two years I've used it.

A COOLING PILLOW

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Casper Hybrid Pillow with Snow Technology, $134.10

If you tend to sweat a lot in your sleep, you might consider a cooling pillow. The Casper Hybrid Pillow with Snow Technology is cool to the touch (so make sure not to pick a pillow case that has a thick fabric) and made with a three-layer foam and fiber design that the company says keeps you cool for 12+ hours.

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Parachute Down Alternative Body Pillow, $80

Some people like to sleep wrapped in a hug: That's where a body pillow can be useful. The Parachute Down Alternative Body Pillow is fluffy, puffy, hypoallergenic, and reviewers say it helps them sleep on their side. (If you're wondering whether it's better to sleep on your side, back, or stomach, our health team recently reported on what the experts have to say about that.)

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Cozy Earth Silk Pillow, $224.25

And sometimes, you just want to sleep on something luxurious. The Cozy Earth Silk Pillow is filled with mulberry silk (the same material as one of our favorite sleep masks), and has a soft fabric shell made of bamboo. The downside? You can't put it in a washing machine.

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