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The best cooling pillows to prevent night sweats, including Simba, Silentnight and Cloudpillo
If you struggle to sleep and constantly flip your pillow because you’re too hot, you might consider trying one of the best cooling pillows available to aid your slumber. They’re designed to stop you overheating in bed, ranging from those that rely on the material of the fillings to regulate your body temperature to cooling gel pillows, which are cold to the touch.
“Some pillows, especially ones filled with feather down or solid memory foam, can trap heat, meaning the sleeper may overheat during the night,” says Dr Lindsay Browning, psychologist, neuroscientist and sleep expert for And So To Bed. “Some people can be especially sensitive to overheating at night, such as those experiencing menopausal hot flashes or an overactive thyroid. Cooling pillows or pillow covers may help you regulate your temperature during the night, potentially helping you sleep better.”
Solutions range from a £10 chilled insert from JML to a £150 cooling memory foam pillow from Tempur. I’ve tried them all and you can read my reviews below, followed by answers to some frequently asked questions. First, here are five of our top buys: