Sleeping Position vs. Latex Topper's ILD
Fetus position (or fetal position)
This position entails curling up in a ball when sleeping. Over half of all sleepers generally sleep in this position at least some of the time. This is also a common position among the women.
Suggested Pillows: thicker cushioning for side sleepers: wool pillows, Kapok pillows, Cotton pillows, latex pillows.
Suggested Latex Topper: soft to medium firm (ILD from 22 - 28)
Log position
This entails sleeping straight in a vertical line with both arms down. About 15% of people sleep in this position on their side.
Suggested Pillows: thicker cushioning for side sleeping: wool pillows, Kapok pillows, Cotton pillows, latex pillows.
Suggested Latex Topper: soft to medium firm (ILD from 22 - 28)
Yearner Position
About 13% of people sleep on their sides with both arms out in front of the body.
Suggested Pillows: thicker cushioning for side sleepers: wool pillows, Kapok pillows, Cotton pillows, latex pillows.
Suggested Latex Topper: soft to medium firm (ILD from 22 - 28)
Soldier Position – This is a back sleeping position with arms kept down and close to the body. They are back sleepers. This is the position most conducive to snoring.
Suggested Pillows: Thin or Soft pillows to align the head properly (rather than propping it up at an uncomfortable angle): Natural Latex Low Loft, Talalay SOFT/EXTRA SOFT
Suggested Latex Topper: soft to medium firm (ILD from 22 - 28)
Starfish position – This is a back sleeping position with arms splayed up near the head
Suggested Pillows: Thin or Soft pillows to align the head properly (rather than propping it up at an uncomfortable angle): Natural Latex Low Loft, Talalay SOFT/EXTRA SOFT
Suggested Latex Topper: medium firm to firm (ILD from 28 - 38)
Freefall Position – This is a stomach sleeping position involving lying on the belly with arms under or wrapped around a pillow, and the head turned to the side. Only 7% of the population sleeps like this.
Suggested Pillows: Thin or Soft pillows: Natural Latex Low Loft, Talalay EXTRA SOFT
Suggestion latex topper: soft to medium firm (ILD from 22 - 28)
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