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  • Sleepyhead™ Orthopedic Pillow
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  • Sleepyhead™ Orthopedic Pillow

Sohnia and 27 others purchased

Rated 4.8 by 214 reviewers

Orthopedic Pillow for Neck Pain Relief

For side & back sleepers, every night

R 1,798.00 R 1,199.00 Save 33%
  • Wake up less stiff
  • Eases shoulder & back strain
  • 2 heights for side or back
  • Washable cover, always fresh
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Size guide

Sleepyhead™ Orthopedic Pillow

  • 59 cm LengthFront of the pillow
  • 35 cm WidthLeft & right sides
  • 12 / 7 cm HeightHigh & low edge

One size. Turn the pillow around to switch between the high and low edge.

How does your morning start?

  1. Awake, flipping your pillow.

  2. Alarm. Your neck won't turn.

  3. Shoulders already aching.

  4. Still rubbing your neck.

Often it's the pillow. Too flat or too thick, and your neck bends out of line all night.

What changes for you

  • Wake up with less neck stiffnessContoured shape
  • Less strain on your shoulders and backKeeps your spine in line
  • Comfortable on your side or your backTwo heights in one pillow
  • Fresh every week, no effortRemovable, washable cover

Will it work for me?

The questions people ask before they buy, answered by people who did.

Yes. Use the 12 cm edge. It fills the gap between your shoulder and ear, so your neck stays straight.

As a side sleeper I've always struggled to find a pillow that feels high enough without being uncomfortable. This one has been really good so far.Thabo N., Gqeberha

Turn it around and use the 7 cm edge. It cradles your neck without pushing your head forward.

Doesn't push my head forward like some pillows do. Neck feels properly supported.Kagiso Modise, Pretoria

It's supportive, not hard. The foam gives where you press and holds its shape all night.

I love how supported my neck feels without the pillow being rock hard.Chantelle V., Pretoria

It can take a few nights. Give it a week if you're used to a flat pillow.

Took about a week to get used to the shape but worth it.Sipho Dlamini, East London

Honestly, no. It's too high for stomach sleeping. The lighter, lower Cloud Pillow will feel better.

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  • Save R 99 when you buy 2, or R 597 on 4
  • Free delivery over R 1,199, tracked with Aramex
  • At your door in 4 to 14 business days

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My neck feels so much better in the morning

I've always struggled to get comfortable at night and would wake up with a stiff neck. The Sleepyhead gives my head and neck much better support. It took me a couple of nights to get used to it, but now I don't want to sleep without it.

Lerato M.Jul 2026Johannesburg, Gauteng
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So comfortable

Really comfortable pillow and feels much more supportive than my old one. I mainly sleep on my side and it's been a great change.

Michael J.Jun 2026Cape Town, Western Cape
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Exactly what I needed after surgery

I was struggling to find a comfortable position while recovering at home. Having the extra support made resting much easier. It's now part of my daily recovery routine.

Nadia K.May 2026Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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I didn't realise my pillow was the problem

I'd tried two different pillows before this one and still wasn't comfortable. Sleepyhead feels completely different. I love how supported my neck feels without the pillow being rock hard.

Chantelle V.Jul 2026Pretoria, Gauteng

Perfect for side sleeping

As a side sleeper I've always struggled to find a pillow that feels high enough without being uncomfortable. This one has been really good so far.

Thabo N.Apr 2026Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
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My favourite spot in the house

I use mine on the bed and when I'm sitting up watching TV. It's incredibly comfortable and gives me that extra bit of support I've been missing.

Jessica R.Jun 2026Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Finally found something comfortable

I've gone through so many pillows over the years. This is the first one I've actually wanted to keep using. It feels supportive without feeling too firm.

Ayanda S.May 2026Mbombela, Mpumalanga
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Great for reading in bed

I bought this mainly for sleeping but I've ended up using it every evening while reading. It's become one of those things I didn't realise I needed until I had it.

Melissa D.Jul 2026Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
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A noticeable difference

Really impressed with the support. I spend a lot of time at my desk during the day, so having a comfortable pillow at night has made my evenings much more enjoyable.

Ryan T.Feb 2026Sandton, Gauteng

Very comfortable

Great pillow. Much better support than my previous pillow.

David B.Apr 2026George, Western Cape
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Very happy with it

Good quality and very comfortable. The shape gives my head and neck plenty of support. Delivery was quick too.

Andre P.Mar 2026Bloemfontein, Free State
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Love it!

Super comfortable and supportive. Definitely recommend.

Zinhle P.Jun 2026Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
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Worth every rand

Beautiful quality and incredibly comfortable.

Kayla S.Mar 2026Randburg, Gauteng
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No more stiff mornings

I used to wake up rolling my neck around trying to loosen it up. That's mostly gone now. Took about a week to get used to the shape but worth it.

Sipho DlaminiJul 2026East London, Eastern Cape
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Made recovering at home so much easier

After my shoulder surgery I couldn't get comfortable lying down at all, everything put pressure somewhere it shouldn't. My physio actually suggested a supportive pillow and this has honestly made the first few weeks so much more bearable. I use it propped up when I'm sitting up too. Glad I got it before the surgery, not after.

Marisa BothaMay 2026Worcester, Western Cape

Nice pillow

Comfortable and good quality, happy with it.

Naledi MokoenaJun 2026Polokwane, Limpopo
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Good for back sleepers too

Most support pillows I looked at seemed built only for side sleepers. I mostly sleep on my back and this still gives a good amount of lift under the neck without feeling like my head is tilted forward.

Werner KrugerApr 2026Centurion, Gauteng
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Helped a lot after my accident

I hurt my neck in a car accident last year and sleeping was one of the hardest parts of recovering, any wrong angle and I'd wake up in pain. This has genuinely made lying down less stressful. Still doing physio but this pillow has taken a lot of the guesswork out of getting comfortable at night.

Precious NdlovuMar 2026Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

Bought this for my mother

She's 74 and struggles to get comfortable at night. She says it's made a real difference to how she sleeps. Good value for what it is.

Johan SteynJul 2026Paarl, Western Cape
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Took it on holiday with us

Brought it along on a road trip and used it in the car and at the guesthouse we stayed at. Small enough to pack, big difference to how I felt after long drives.

Amahle ZuluJan 2026Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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Good for propping up while working

I work from bed some mornings when I'm not feeling great and this gives me proper support for my neck and shoulders instead of stacking normal pillows that go flat within an hour.

Riaan FourieJun 2026Midrand, Gauteng

Changed how I sleep

I didn't think a pillow could actually change your sleeping position but this one kind of guides you into a better one without forcing it. My neck used to ache most mornings, that's basically stopped now.

Buhle KhumaloMay 2026Johannesburg, Gauteng
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My husband noticed before I told him

He asked why I wasn't complaining about my neck in the mornings anymore. Small thing but it made me smile. Good pillow.

Elmarie van WykApr 2026Knysna, Western Cape
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Slowly getting back to normal sleep

I've had ongoing lower back and neck issues for a few years and sleep has always been the hardest part of managing it. This isn't a miracle fix, I still have bad nights, but I'm having noticeably more good ones since I started using it. It holds its shape well too, hasn't gone flat after a few months like some others I've tried.

Tumi MahlanguFeb 2026Kimberley, Northern Cape

Solid choice for side sleepers

Good height, doesn't collapse flat during the night like my old one did.

Craig AdamsJul 2026Bellville, Western Cape
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Spent a lot of time in bed recovering from flu

Sounds dramatic but I was properly ill for almost two weeks and basically lived in bed. Having something that actually supported my neck while I was propped up reading or on my phone made a boring, uncomfortable time a bit more bearable.

Palesa MokwenaJun 2026Roodepoort, Gauteng
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Mornings are easier now

Less stiffness when I wake up, that's the main thing I noticed.

Faizel AdamsMay 2026Cape Town, Western Cape

Got one for my dad after his hip surgery

He struggled to find a comfortable position at night for weeks. This helped him prop himself up properly instead of using three flat pillows that kept sliding around. He's a hard man to impress but he's kept using it every night since.

Nomvula SitholeMar 2026Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
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Does the job

Comfortable, well made, no complaints.

Hendrik BothaApr 2026Bloemfontein, Free State
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Part of my evening wind-down now

I sit up with this behind me for twenty minutes most nights before bed, just reading or scrolling. It's become a bit of a ritual honestly, helps me actually relax instead of lying flat and staring at my phone.

Aisha PatelJun 2026Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Good support lying on my back

Doesn't push my head forward like some pillows do. Neck feels properly supported.

Kagiso ModiseFeb 2026Pretoria, Gauteng
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He stopped complaining about his neck

Bought this for my partner who always moaned about neck pain in the mornings. Haven't heard about it in weeks now. Small victories.

Simone AdonisJul 2026Mossel Bay, Western Cape
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Genuinely good neck support

I sit at a desk all day for work and by evening my neck and shoulders are usually tight and sore. I was skeptical a pillow would make much difference to that but it's actually helped more than I expected, mornings especially. I've recommended it to two colleagues who have the same desk job problems as me.

Thandiwe NgcoboMay 2026Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
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Handy for travelling

Used it on a few overnight trips, easy to pack and made hotel beds feel more like home.

Pieter NelMar 2026George, Western Cape
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Helped through my knee surgery recovery

Strange as it sounds, a knee surgery meant weeks of awkward sleeping positions trying to keep my leg elevated and comfortable. This gave my upper body proper support while I figured out the rest. Would recommend to anyone going into a recovery period at home.

Refilwe TauJun 2026Sandton, Gauteng

Happy customer

Good pillow, comfortable, arrived quickly.

Yusuf CassimApr 2026Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Waking up without a sore neck for once

I didn't realise how much my old pillow was contributing to how stiff I felt every morning until I switched. Not every single morning is perfect but it's a big improvement overall.

Ntombi MbathaJul 2026Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
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Good for propping up with a book

Holds its shape well when I'm sitting up reading, doesn't go flat after ten minutes like a normal pillow.

Dawid HumanFeb 2026Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Useful after my procedure

Had a minor procedure earlier this year and needed to sleep more upright than usual for a while. This made that a lot more comfortable than stacking regular pillows, which always seemed to slide apart by 2am.

Zanele CeleMay 2026Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
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Handy for morning emails in bed

Not the intended use probably but it's great for sitting up with a laptop for half an hour before actually getting up.

Charl VenterJun 2026Centurion, Gauteng
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Comfortable for side sleeping

Right height for me, doesn't leave my neck at an angle. Took a few nights to adjust but now I notice when I don't have it, like when I travel.

Ayesha DocratMar 2026Cape Town, Western Cape
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Bought for my elderly father

He's in his eighties and gets uncomfortable easily at night. This has given him a lot more support and he's sleeping better according to my mother, who would know better than anyone since she's the one who has to listen to him complain otherwise.

Bongani MahlanguApr 2026Mbombela, Mpumalanga

Better positioning overall

Keeps me from twisting my neck awkwardly during the night. Fewer weird angles, fewer aches.

Lindiwe RadebeJul 2026Johannesburg, Gauteng
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No issues

Comfortable and well made. Would buy again.

Marius CoetzeeJun 2026Worcester, Western Cape
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Managing chronic neck pain a bit better

I've dealt with ongoing neck pain for years from an old injury and have tried more pillows than I can count. This one hasn't fixed it, nothing has, but it's one of the few that hasn't made things worse and on most nights it genuinely helps me get comfortable faster. I sleep with it every night now.

Fatima IsaacsJan 2026Bellville, Western Cape
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Solid pillow

Comfortable, good support, no regrets buying it.

Sibusiso ZunguMay 2026Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Travels well

Took it on a few weekend trips, folds down small enough and makes unfamiliar beds feel more comfortable.

Karen HumanMar 2026Knysna, Western Cape
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Mornings feel different now

Used to need a good ten minutes of stretching before my neck felt normal in the mornings. That's mostly not needed anymore.

Thabang SekgobelaJun 2026Polokwane, Limpopo
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My partner sleeps better now too

I bought it for myself but he kept stealing it, so we ended up ordering a second one. Says his shoulder tension has eased up a lot at night.

Michelle AbrahamsJul 2026Paarl, Western Cape
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Good back support

Keeps my head at a comfortable angle lying on my back, hasn't gone flat after months of use.

Vusi NdlovuFeb 2026Pretoria, Gauteng

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