Best bed pillows for sleeping

Start with the Coop Sleep Goods Original Loft (Queen). It's the safest all-rounder: shredded fill you can add or remove to set your own loft, and it's rated for back, side and stomach sleepers — so it works even if you change position through the night. Thousands of ratings back it up.

Who the others suit:

• Purple Harmony — if you sleep hot or want a firm, springy feel; comes in low, medium and tall heights, so match it to your shoulders.
• Layla Kapok — side sleepers who want a soft, moldable pillow they can stuff firmer or flatter.
• Honeydew Essence Side — dedicated side sleepers who want shoulder-room support.
• Tuft & Needle Original Foam — a simple, medium, no-fuss foam pillow.
• Beckham Hotel Collection or Piwaal 4-pack — outfitting a guest room or several beds at once.
• All-Natural Wool — sleepers who prefer natural fills and a breathable, medium-firm feel.

Tip: buy one first and test it a week before buying a set.