We know that a bad mattress can lose you hours of sleep and instead greet you with uncomfortable and painful hours of attempting to sleep, but have you ever thought about your pillows and their quality? Our head alone weighs an estimated 10-12 lbs and our neck contains 7 of the spine’s 33 vertebrae – so now that we’ve hit you with some facts, it’s time to make sure you’re sleeping positions are actually treating your body well, and how much support your pillows provide for you. Sometimes we wake up in the morning with a few aches and pains, and this is often a sign that your sleep posture was poor during your sleep. If your neck, shoulders and head don’t receive enough support, or they sit at angles which causes discomfort or twisting, it will put your body out of alignment. Comfort and support is a main focus when we sleep, so it’s important you’re using the right pillow to meet your needs. A contributing factor to selecting the right pillow is to know what kind of sleeper you are. Are you one to move around a lot or to stick to a particular position? The back sleeper, front, or side? Choosing the best pillow does come down to your own personal preference and comfort, but we’ve created an infographic to share a few useful tips just in case you need them! And if it helps with your decision, Son Heung-min, a premiership football player for Tottenham Hotspurs seems to have found his perfect match with the Mammoth Super Soft Pillow! how to choose the best pillow infographic - my next mattress You can also view the infographic in PDF format. Good luck on your pillow picking process and happy sleeping!