Combination Sleeping
If you change position several times a night, no single loft is perfect for all of them. The goal shifts from ideal fit to acceptable fit in both positions.
By the Somnora editorial team · Last updated September 1, 2026
Work out your dominant position
Note the position you fall asleep in and the one you wake up in for a week. If both are the same, treat that as dominant and tune the loft to it. If they differ, you are looking for a compromise — usually a medium loft that is not disastrous in either.
Designs that handle position changes
| Approach | How it works | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable shredded fill | Add or remove fill to set your own loft | Set once; not adjustable mid-night |
| Dual-height contour | Two different edge heights on one pillow | You have to flip or rotate the pillow |
| Winged / butterfly shape | Higher outer sections, lower centre | Fixed geometry may not match you |
| Medium-loft traditional | Compromise height, mouldable fill | Not optimal for either position |
What to avoid
- Very high pillows, which are uncomfortable the moment you roll onto your back.
- Very soft fills that collapse when you move onto your side.
- Rigid contours, unless you consistently return to the position they were designed for.