The best pillows for a good night's sleep after a doomscrolling session

Coop Home Goods’ Eden shredded memory foam pillow(opens in a new tab) is a top pick for breathability, comfort, and design. Its fabric, which is made of bamboo-derived viscose rayon and polyester, increases breathability and its memory foam is shredded to prevent clumping and provide you with better air circulation. Plus, a cooling gel memory foam keeps you at a comfortable temperature, so you won’t sweat or feel too hot in bed. 

You’ll also get proper neck support while you sleep as the edges of the pillow slope together and fill gets pushed out to the area under your neck to keep you cozy and pain-free. Plus, the pillow's adjustable design features an outer cover and a zippered liner, so you can add or remove fill from the pillow to accommodate your favorite sleep position, whether you're a back, side, or stomach sleeper.

Some pillows aren't nearly tall enough for necks with serious wear and tear. Coming in at a hefty eight inches, the Layla Kapok(opens in a new tab) is stuffed to the brim with a promising combo of filling.

On to the real pressing question: WTF is kapok? Sustainably derived from the seed pods of tropical kapok trees, think of kapok as a silkier, airier cotton with a little more buoyancy than down or down alternative. In conjunction with the shredded foam, the Layla pillow offers a denser feel than memory foam and a balanced shape that keeps your head from sinking into the middle. 

Despite resembling a cozy quilt, the copper-infused cover will be a godsend for anyone who gets sweaty during sleep. CuTEC is a performance fabric made with cotton-infused yarn that pulls heat away from your face.

The Sleep Number L-shaped pillow(opens in a new tab) was made for side sleepers. Its angled shape provides comfort in multiple positions and features an arch where your shoulder fits snugly while your head rests on the pillow. The funky shape might not look amazing on your bed, but it'll feel great while you sleep. Because it's shaped like an L, one side of this pillow is longer than the other, which makes it ideal for snuggling. And it's firm enough to support your head. Both the down alternative insert and the removable cover are machine washable. 

Much like the Tuft & Needle mattresses, the Tuft & Needle pillow(opens in a new tab) comes filled with the same innovative Adaptive Foam that made the bed-in-a-box brand a success. The specialized foam pairs the contouring benefits of memory foam with enough bounce-back to last for the long haul. We’ve all been there: You get the perfect pillow, only to wake up to find the contents of your pillow taking on a permanently indented shape after just a few weeks of counting sheep. 

Because of its soft yet supportive foam core, the Tuft & Needle pillow held up in a lab simulation putting it through 10 years of use. (I mean, can you even imagine having the same pillow for a decade?) Since it comes with a washable plush cover, you can keep things germ-free and comfy for years to come. Tuft & Needle’s pillow is best suited for people who tend to sleep on their side or back, so if you’re a stomach sleeper you’ll probably want to pass. 

The Leesa mattress is one of our top mattress picks, which makes it no surprise the brand’s pillow(opens in a new tab) ranks just as impressively. The Leesa Hybrid pillow features a reversible design with a quilted, soft, down-like top and a cooling, memory foam gel on the bottom. Essentially, you’re getting two pillows in one — a fluffy, traditional pillow and cooling gel pillow — thanks to the clever hybrid design. So, if you’re someone who tends to heat up as you sleep, switching to the cooling side will offer sweet relief. 

Stomach sleepers may want to skip this one since it’s a bit more elevated, making it better suited for those who tend to sleep on their side or back — though it does have a removable insert to make it a bit thinner. 

Stomach sleepers don't have to worry about neck strain with the Blissbury thin pillow(opens in a new tab), which is only 2.6 inches high. It's a nice in-between of resting your head directly on the mattress and a fluffy pillow that makes you crane your neck at a weird angle. The gel-infused memory foam has ventilation holes to keep you cool as you sleep. Plus, the pillow even comes with a carrying bag so you can take it with you when you travel if fluffy hotel pillows just don't cut it when you're a stomach sleeper.

Reducing your carbon footprint and achieving a good night’s sleep go hand-in-hand with the Avocado Green pillow(opens in a new tab). The pillow has three key materials: certified organic cotton, kapok fiber, and natural latex. Latex rubber ribbons make this pillow super durable and help you stay at a comfortable temperature. Kapok fiber, a sustainable alternative to conventional down, is hypoallergenic and conforms with your body. You can take out the fill as well to customize the firmness of the pillow. Certified organic cotton wicks moisture too, so you won’t have to worry about sweating or overheating in bed. 

Uttu’s adjustable memory foam pillow(opens in a new tab) can help you keep head, neck, and shoulder pain at bay and catch up on some ZZZs. Regardless of your preferred sleep position, this pillow’s adjustable height design allows you to customize firmness. You can remove the middle layer or add it to get the comfort you need on your back, side, or stomach. The pillow won’t lose its shape and conforms to the natural curve of your body for optimal support. It helps minimize neck pain, decrease shoulder stiffness, and promotes proper spine alignment. Plus, it’s made with hypoallergenic materials, including bamboo fiber and polyester, so you won’t have congestion while you sleep.

Good pillows can run up a pretty high price tag, but the Beckham Hotel Collection gel pillow(opens in a new tab) comes in a set of two at a lower cost than a single ~luxury~ pillow. These pillows offer medium-level support, so you’ll avoid any neck strain while still getting enough cushion for a good night’s sleep thanks to a poly-gel fiber blend filling. Unlike memory foam pillows, the Beckham Hotel Collection’s gel design ensures a flexible level of support, without causing the weird, uncomfortable forms that often start to take shape after a few weeks of laying your head down on memory foam. They boast a dust, mite, and mildew resistant material, plus they're allergen and chemical-free so those with sensitivities can breathe easier.