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I’m a side sleeper and bedding expert — here’s everything I’m snapping up in the Labor Day sales to transform my bed into a cozy space for Fall
Fall is right around the corner, making this Labor Day weekend one of the best times to invest in bedding deals that will take your sleep set up to a cozier new level.
I’m a bedding tester and side sleeper, and the deals I’m eyeing up this weekend are the ones that do double duty: ease the pressure on my shoulders and hips when I lie on the side, while also making my bed feel like a cozy cocoon. Summer who?
If you’re thinking about upgrading your mattress too, we’re rounding up the best Labor Day mattress deals from our favorite brands. We’re also tracking the best Labor Day mattress and bedding deals live as they drop. But first, grab a pumpkin latte and scroll through my top bedding picks to make side-sleeping even cozier this fall…
1. A plush pillow
Let’s start with a fluffy yet supportive pillow. The best pillows for side sleepers will feature the right loft to bridge the gap between your ear and shoulders for maximum support. My top tip? Always make sure that your pillow is made from materials which offer enough support all night and won’t shift or flatten easily.
Think fill blends including memory foam and latex which are known for delivering plush hotel-like sleep and responsive support to keep your head, neck and shoulders perfectly aligned. Below are the two I’ve tested and loved:
2. A cradling mattress topper
Not everyone has the budget to upgrade to one of the best mattresses for side sleepers, especially if your current mattress isn’t that old.
A budget friendly solution is to opt for the best mattress topper for side sleepers, which will help soften the bed and make it comfortable, contouring and plush enough to ease the tension on your hips and shoulders.
3. Add a body pillow for maximum comfort
With cooler nights around the corner, curling up in a ball while lying on your side is undeniably cozy, but bad news for your back health. A body pillow is a side-sleeper’s best friend, especially for maintaining a healthy sleep posture.
This helps reduce stress placed on your knees while side sleeping, while preventing your shoulders and arm from slumping forward. I’ve been using the Simba Body Pillow in the UK and love it, but here’s a good US (and cheaper) alternative below:
