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How to Choose the Size of Your Serene Island Pillow

Choosing the right pillow size is one of the simplest ways to improve sleep quality, yet it’s something most people overlook. The height and shape of your pillow play a major role in keeping your neck and spine aligned through the night. If you’re searching for a neck pillow for comfort and support, understanding which size suits your body and sleep style will help you get the best results from your Serene Island pillow.

As a branded trusted by thousands of customers in Australia, Serene Island's signature orthopedic memory foam pillow offers three sizes: Small, Large, and XLarge, each designed to support different body frames and sleep positions. If you are still wondering which one to choose to start your restful nights, this guide is all you need.

Understanding the Serene Island Pillow

The Serene Island Wellness Pillow is a cervical pillow shaped to support the natural curve of your neck. Its height and contour help keep your head aligned with your spine, reducing strain caused by ordinary pillows that is too soft to hold on to your head all night long.

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Understanding the sizes we are offering

While we say size, we are actually referring prodominantly to the height and firmness of the pillow, as these two factors, in combined, determines your perfect pillow fit.

Small

A lower height designed for smaller frames, narrower shoulders, back-only sleepers, or just anyone who prefers a flatter feel.

Large

Our most versatile standard size for average height and build, majority of side sleepers and combination sleepers, those finding the pillow size about right but just feel like they need additional firmness.

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XLarge

A higher profile for boader shoulders, larger frames (usually those need to stack multiple pillows to get enough support), or side sleepers who feel standard pillows are too low. Please note that our XLarge pillow can be automatically down-sized to a large pillow by taking the bottom layer memory foam out, and it would be slighly firmer than our large pillow.

Quick Size Selector Summary

Here’s a simple guide to make choosing easier:
  • Choose Small if you are a back sleeper or have a smaller than average frame.
  • Choose Large if you have an average or above build; sleep on your side; or move between positions.
  • Choose X-Large if you have broad shoulders, a larger frame, always feel your pillow sits too low, or prefers elevated sleep for personal reasons.
These recommendations help you select the neck pillow Australia sleepers find most comfortable for daily use.

A Simple At-Home Test to Find Your Ideal Pillow Height

Try this quick method:
  1. Measure the height of your current pillow.
  2. Lie on your current pillow.
  3. Take a side photo (or ask someone to do it).
  4. Look at your neck and spine alignment:
  5. If your head tilts down, your pillow is too low, consider sizing up; If your head tilts up, your pillow is too high, size down; If you neck is in perfect alignment with you body, congratulations! you found your right size.
Follow this easy test to understand the height your body actually needs.

FAQs

Is a higher pillow better for side sleepers?

Often yes. The shoulder creates space that needs to be filled for alignment. Large or X-Large is ideal.

Will my queen-size pillowcase fit?

Yes. Any queen-size or larger pillowcase fits all Serene Island sizes.

What if I choose the wrong size?

You can easily exchange through our 30-day trial, giving you time to find your perfect fit.

Does mattress firmness matter?

Yes. Softer mattresses let your shoulder sink in, reducing needed height and firmer mattresses may require a taller pillow. However, sleeping on an overly soft mattress can also lead to a spine misalignment, hence it may be a separate issue to address if you have been experiencing back pain in the mornings.

Overall: The Right Size Makes a Big Difference

If we still haven't lost you we appreciate your patience, at serene island, our misson is to establish a list of products that turns your bedroom into a peaceful island of wellness, self-care and inner peace. We hope your serene island pillow can bring real comfort into your nights, because we live in a rushed world, and your bedroom should be a place for you to slow down, rest up and be ready for a better tomorrow. May good sleep be with you.

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