A combination sleeper is someone who switches sleeping positions throughout the night. They may change from their side to their stomach, their stomach to their back, or any blend of the three primary sleeping positions. This can make finding the right pillow a bit of a challenge, as they’ll need something that keeps them fully supported, no matter which position they land in.
Combo sleepers may find what they need in the Sleepgram pillow — a customizable sleep accessory that lets you enjoy either soft, medium, or medium-firm levels of support depending on how you arrange the inner pillows (yes, there are pillows inside this pillow). It’s like having three pillows in one.
In this Sleepgram Pillow review, I’m going to thoroughly test the feel and support of this pillow in every level of firmness. Will this pillow be the answer combo sleepers have been dreaming of? Read on and find out for yourself! No time to read the full review? Click here to click to the review summary.
SleepGram Pillow
With three different firmness levels, this customizable pillow is great for combo sleepers.
Sleepopolis Score
4.30 / 5
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What’s the Sleepgram Pillow Made of?
The cover fabric of this pillow is made from 100 percet cotton, and it feels super-soft and light. A zipper spans the side of the pillow, allowing sleepers to easily remove the cover when it’s time to be washed.
Inside the cover are two separate pillows covered in 100 percent polyester and filled with a fluffy down-alternative called poly microfiber. These inner pillows are labeled with a blue marker and a red marker, denoting soft and medium firmnesses, respectively. This allows the sleeper to mix and match pillow configurations to customize firmness that works best for their preferred sleeping position.
Leave only the blue pillow in for soft firmness, only the red pillow in for medium, and leave both in for medium-firm.
Testing Out the Sleepgram Pillow
SleepGram Pillow
With three different firmness levels, this customizable pillow is great for combo sleepers.
Sleepopolis Score
4.30 / 5
Read Full Review
When my Sleepgram arrived, I noticed it came with a pamphlet that illustrated all of the different firmness options. I thought this level of extra care was a really nice touch, and it helped guide me through my testing process. Let’s break down how it felt in all of the various firmness combinations.
Soft Blue
I began testing this pillow with only the blue in for soft firmness. I knew it was going to be soft, but this setting was very soft. I started in the supine (aka back) position, and my head nearly sunk right to the bottom of the pillow to rest upon the mattress. And you know what? I didn’t hate it. The fluffy down-alternative offered a thin layer of cushion so that my head was propped up just enough to keep it off the mattress, and my posture in healthy alignment.
When I rolled onto my side, however, the soft, squishy support sank under the weight of my head, and provided no pressure relief for my shoulder. Side sleepers need that extra firmness and loft in order to relieve pressure in their shoulders and keep their spine in alignment. None of this happened with this particular firmness level when I was on my side, so I quickly moved to my stomach.
As I suspected, the soft blue felt best in the prone (stomach) position. The cover fabric felt nice and soft against my cheek, and the thin, squishy poly microfiber offered the right level of support for this position. I didn’t feel like my neck was craned in any way, but I still felt comfortably cradled.
Some folks might find the blue setting to be too soft for anything but stomach sleeping, but if you’re someone who likes a softer pillow in general, you might find this to be pretty cozy for back sleeping, too.
SleepGram Pillow
With three different firmness levels, this customizable pillow is great for combo sleepers.
Sleepopolis Score
4.30 / 5
Read Full Review
Medium Red
To test this pillow with medium firmness, I took the blue pillow out and put the red one in. Right away, I marked how the Sleepgram got loftier and fluffier. It still felt soft and shapeable, but definitely had that extra bit of support that, in my opinion, made this level the most versatile. My posture wasn’t thrown out of alignment in any position, and I found its foldable nature to be useful in molding the loft to my liking.
In the back-sleeping position, I could feel the fluffy down-alternative softly conforming to my head and neck and allowing a nice little sink into the pillow. I felt supported, and the medium firmness allowed me to turn my head from side to side with considerable ease. I did notice that I wasn’t really feeling that cool breathability that I’ve felt with some pillows, and the Sleepgram did seem to trap a little bit of heat.
Moving onto my side felt better than it did with the blue, but still, I needed a little more support for lateral sleeping. Since the red pillow has a nice shapability to it, I was able to bunch and fold it in a way that offered me the lofty support that I need when laying on my side. Once I propped myself up a bit, my posture realigned and I felt pretty comfortable using the red-only configuration for this position.
Using this pillow for stomach sleeping didn’t feel very comfortable at first. However, I was able to flatten and shift the fill in such a way as to make the pillow thin enough. That’s the nice thing about this malleable material — with the right effort, it’s pretty easy to achieve the loft you need for each position. Because the medium firmness does provide a bit more loft, stomach sleepers should definitely test this pillow out first just to be sure it’s not going to elevate your neck in an awkward way. Every body is different, after all.
Medium-Firm Red and Blue
Stuffing both the red and blue pillows into the Sleepgram made this pillow much more lofty, fluffy, and less shapable. I could barely close the zipper. The fluffy poly microfiber still offered a nice sink into the pillow, but it no longer felt so soft and malleable. I knew I had finally found the combo best suited to side sleeping, so I began testing it in the lateral position.
Sure enough, the loft and support was just what I needed for side sleeping. I could feel that nice pressure relief for my neck and shoulder that I was missing in the red and blue combinations, and I felt totally supported. My posture felt in neutral alignment, and I was still able to squeeze an arm beneath the underside of the pillow without adding too much extra height.
Rolling onto my back, I felt almost a little too propped up. I needed to really pull the pillow under me so that my shoulders were resting on the bottom, or else my head was just a tad bit elevated. Folks who prefer a more firmly supportive pillow might exclusively stick to the red and blue medium-firm support as it’s quite a bit more supportive than its softer counterparts.
Lying in the supine position felt comfortable, but I prefered the other pillow combos for this position. as they are a bit softer and more shapeable. I never felt uncomfortable using the red/blue combo for back sleeping; it really comes down to a matter of preference.
I found stomach sleeping to be the least comfortable position for this firmness level. The loft is quite high and much less foldable than the other levels of support, and it put my head right out of alignment with my neck as soon as I laid down. I didn’t test this position for too long as it doesn’t take much time for your neck to ache when you force it into an awkward angle.
Under the Arm and Between the Leg
The soft firmness level disappeared between the weight of my legs, and offered very little support for hugging, so I wouldn’t use the blue-only configuration for either of these styles.
The medium offered a bit more support, but still, I like my pillow to be as fluffy and supportive as possible when enjoying between-the-legs and under-the-arm comfort.
That being said, I found the medium-firm support of the red and blue combination to be the best for both of these styles. It’s fluffable and huggable which makes it great to hold under your arm, and it’s supportive enough to relieve pressure in my lower back when I hold it between my legs.
What Else to Know
- It comes with a 100-night money-back guarantee – Not sure this pillow is for you? You’ve got 100 nights to test it out. It also comes with a limited forever warranty.
- Standard/queen dimensions – 18″ x 26″ w/ 2″ gusset.
- King dimensions – 18″ x 33″ w/ 2″ gusset.
- Wash instructions are included – This pillow is machine washable, and if you’re not sure how to do it, Sleepgram provides detailed instructions.
- Price – The Sleepgram starts at $120 total for a standard/queen-size two-pack.
Who Should Try the Sleepgram Pillow
SleepGram Pillow
With three different firmness levels, this customizable pillow is great for combo sleepers.
Sleepopolis Score
4.30 / 5
Read Full Review
This is a fun, customizable pillow that sleepers of all styles could enjoy. However, you might be especially compatible with this pillow if you’re one of the following types of sleepers:
- Combination sleepers – The customizable nature of this pillow offers a range of firmnesses, so combo sleepers can adjust the support they need for each position.
- Fans of soft pillows – While the Sleepgram does range in firmness levels, two out of three are on the softer side (one being incredibly soft). So, sleepers who love the squishy-soft support of a thinner, softer pillow might love this one.
- Animal lovers – If you’re a sleeper who loves the fluffy feel of down, but loves animals even more, you might find this lush down-alternative to be right up your alley.
FAQs
How much does a Sleepgram pillow cost?
A Sleepgram pillow can be purchased as a two-pack starting at $120 total for a standard/queen size. From there, you can pay more for a four-pack or a six-pack, with a king-size option also available.
Can Sleepgram pillows be washed?
Sleepgram pillows can be machine washed on the gentle cycle using a mild liquid detergent on medium or low heat. For best results, wash two pillows at a time to balance the load. Tumble dry on low or no heat with dryer balls (or clean tennis balls).
How long will the Sleepgram pillow last?
Most experts will say that swapping out a pillow every six months for hygienic reasons is a good idea. If well cared for and washed when needed, most pillows including the Sleepgram pillow can last two years or more.
Remember to use the code SLEEPOPOLIS to save 10% on your Sleepgram purchase.
Sarah Riccio
Former Senior Writer and Bedding Expert
About Author
Sarah is the former senior writer and bedding expert at Sleepopolis. She received her degree in Creative Writing from Brooklyn College and spends her free time doing stand-up, making pasta, and hanging with her cats.