This article appeared in New York Magazine February 23, 2015, “A Spine-Friendly Pillow for Deep Sleep,” by Emma Whitford. It caught my interest because finding the best pillow is like finding a swim suit that fits.
Ms. Whitford said:
“The goal: Find a pillow to please side and back sleepers (that’s most of us)-firm enough to keep the neck and spine aligned, with just a hint of marshmallow. We spoke to bedding stores and sleep specialists across the region; they steered us away from newfangled stuffing (shredded rubber, buckwheat) and superfluous luxury (high-thread-count casing) toward machine-washable down alternatives. Then we did some rigorous sleep tests.”
“The verdict: Carpenter Company’s Beyond Down Side Sleeper ($30 at jcpenney.com) has a boxy, gusseted shape that keeps the head from sinking whether you’re in the fetal position or face up. Instead of allergy-inducing goose down, this pillow is filled with silky gel fibers, which help prevent lumping and clumping and, unlike feathers, won’t get mildewy from evening-shower hair.”
This Grandma did not share this information. I immediately went on the J.C. Penney website and ordered two for Grandpa and me to try. After all, the recommendation and review came from those who sell pillows and it had some validity. Plus, the investment was small, especially compared to what we have spent trying pillows over many years.
The pillow is amazing. It holds its shape after months. I immediately ordered them for our children and grandchildren. They loved them and ordered more. J.C. Penney has great weekly sales and we got the pillow even cheaper than advertised with free shipping.
Now, several weeks ago, I tried to order more of these great pillows. It was out of stock everywhere in the United States! I was depressed that I had not ordered more.
Today, I received a flyer about another great sale on pillows. I went on the website. There it is again! The pillow has been produced again. Do not wait. Try it. Go on Retail Me Not to get all of the coupon codes you can add to reduce the price. Or wait until J.C. Penney has its “Friends and Family” special discount. Or wait until the holidays to give them as a present. Now I know that J.C. Penney restocks them.
Yes, I ordered more before I did this post. The pillows are pure
Joy,
Mema
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