Customer Reviews

Bed Wedge - 7" - Foam Wedge Pillow. Good for Acid Reflux, Snoring

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I searched for a while comparing different bed wedges and decided to give this one a try. I'm glad I did - it's great! The price is good, compared to others, the shipping was fast and the wedge is pretty firm. I would think for a wedge to be effective it should be firm. This one also comes with a pillow cover for it, so there's no need to buy it separately, which I've seen quite a bit on other products. This can still be used with a pillow and the best thing about it is that it keeps its shape and doesn't sink down. Well worth the money!

I bought this after using the 12-inch wedge, which is uncomfortable to sleep on. Both the 7-inch and 12-inch do work for acid reflux, though the 7-inch doesn't work as well because you will tend to slide, making the elevation insuffient. In addition, they are not ergonomically designed. The main problem is the lack of lumbar support. The human spine is not perfectly straight. You need to put a rolled towel under your lower back to feel comfortable, otherwise you'll find yourself sliding down toward the bottom of the wedge in the morning. Prepare to get lower backaches. Also, this is not designed for side sleepers. I'm going to try stacking something under the head of the bed instead.

I bought this not for acid reflux, but as an alternative to Liberator Wedge, Blue. My girlfriend and I wanted to try something new and we enjoyed the experience enough to add it to our mix. The foam is stiff enough to provide just the right amount of lift, and it worked much better than using pillows. The cover is washable, but it is made of thin cotton, and the zipper doesn't look very durable so I will probably invest in the other product when I can afford to. So if you are on a tight budget or you want to try before you buy, this works nicely.

My doctor recommended a foam pillow of this size and shape as a way of dealing with occasional acid reflux, and it's filled the bill superbly. I don't use it every night, but it's perfect for those nights when I've eaten dinner a lot later than I should have and so haven't had the necessary few hours to properly digest my food. It's sturdy, well-constructed, large enough to offer comfortable support, and it comes in a zippered washable cover. And I was pleased to see that it was made in the U.S.A.

I ordered this for my mother who has a breathing condition. It elevated her enough to make a real difference. She was struggling with five pillows before and was able to go down to one. If you just have some mild reflux, this may be too high, but for someone who is sleeping in a chair because of breathing difficulties this is just the ticket. Comes with a soft cover so you are not right on the foam. This made a big difference for my mother and she can sleep in her bed again.

I suffer from Acid Reflux and my doctor recommended elevating the head of the bed or using a bed wedge. I tried pillows and found them to be very uncomfortable. This bed wedge works as advertised but is a little too short (length) and narrow (Width). This makes it a bit uncomfortable, specially on the lower back and arms. Its a great improvement from using pillows to create an incline but my arms hang down the sides and I had to add to the length by using pillows in the end. Based on the wear patters on it now I anticipate having to replace it in 3 - 6 months.

A longer and wider bed wedge would be much better. I found a wider and longer bed wedge online and intent to purchase it when this one wears out.

Pros:
<> Better than using pillows to create an incline.
<> Comfortable if you have a small to medium upper body frame.

Cons:
<> Too short (Length). I had to add to length using pillows in order to be able to use it comfortably without back pain.
<> Too narrow (Width)so arms hang down the sides.
<> Only one pillow cover.
<> Wear pattern after one month of use leads me to believe this wedge will have a 3-6 month life span.
<> Flimsy zipper on pillow cover.

If money is an issue this will do fine. If you can affort to spend $150-200 there is a wider, longer, better constructed pillow on the market with a longer warranty.

UPDATE: March 5, 2011
As I suspected the foam has compacted and is now uncomfortable to use. I will be replacing it with another product. Don't expect it to last for more that 3-6 months.

I bought two pillows for some people with medical needs. My daughter has one, and it has helped reduce the incidence of gastric reflux and also helps reduce the severity of her mild obstructive sleep apnea. The pillow case is good quality, and I would definitely recommend this for comfort or medical reasons.

Received quickly and has a washable cover on it. It's not too high. Purchased seven inch high Wedge. About the same height as stacking three pillows under your head. The wedge keeps upper body in an upright position, but not too high. Can put a regular pillow or two on top of it for comfort. Like it a lot.

The bed wedge helps me tremendously. With it I can lay comfortably in bed to read, watch TV, and even crochet. I no longer get a stiff neck from reading & watching TV when propping on pillows. And my coughing and back aches are gone.

I recommend this product for anyone seeking a device to raise the upper body while in bed. Great price and perfect amount of firmness and comfort.