Wedge Pillow

About the wedge pillow

The wedge pillow raises the upper body at a gentle angle. Sleeping flat lets stomach acid travel upward, which is why reflux and heartburn often arrive at night. A raised surface keeps the chest above the stomach, so gravity works with you instead of against you.

The angle also opens the airway. Sleepers who snore often settle once the head and chest sit higher, and the same position keeps the neck and spine in line.

Who the wedge pillow suits

It suits sleepers with acid reflux or heartburn that wakes them. It also helps people recovering from surgery, because the raise takes pressure off the chest and abdomen. Pregnant sleepers who cannot lie flat often use one for the last months.

Because the wedge holds its angle, it works under a mattress protector as well as on top of the bed. If you need extra lift, place a second pillow at the base of the wedge.

Caring for the wedge

Keep the surface clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, then let it dry in the shade. A fitted cover makes washing easier, and a protector under the sheet keeps the foam clean. Keep the wedge out of direct sun and never soak the core.

Delivery and warranty

Orders leave from Vitafoam showrooms and distributors nationwide. We confirm your delivery window at checkout, and the box paperwork states the warranty that applies.

Related supports

The leg spacer eases pressure lower down the body, and the comfort support range lists the other shapes. World Sleep Day publishes free guidance on reflux at night at worldsleepday.org.

Side sleepers often pair a wedge with a contoured pillow. Check with your clinician before you use a wedge after chest or abdominal surgery, because some procedures need a different angle. A wedge also helps when a cold keeps you propped up at night.