Sleeping Position. Memory foam is generally seen as better for back sleepers, as it offers the best back and neck support that way. The support may be too rigid for side and front sleepers, and front sleepers struggle to breathe through them.

Is memory foam pillow really better?

Sleeping Position. Memory foam is generally seen as better for back sleepers, as it offers the best back and neck support that way. The support may be too rigid for side and front sleepers, and front sleepers struggle to breathe through them.

Are memory foam pillows bad for you?

There are some health risks associated with carcinogens off-gassing that emits from newly manufactured memory foam pillows. Memory foam pillows are safe once they’ve had the time to off-gas the chemicals that emits during the first few days after production.