Homedics Memory Foam Cluster Pillow - 26" x 20" (2 pk.)

I've been purchasing products through Amazon Prime for a long time, and this is my first review on anything that I have ever purchased. For some reason I felt compelled to give my opinion since I have always depended on other opinions throughout my ordering history. These pillows do come with a strong chemical smell, however, do not let the negative reviews detour you from the purchase as the odor does disappear within about 3 days. Aside from this, these pillows are outstanding, they hold their shape, and are extremely comfortable. I was a little hesitant at first, but after a few days, I couldn't be happier with the purchase and plan on replacing all of my pillows with these. Nothing negative to say here. 😀

So far so good, just waiting for the smell to subside. A card was included in the package instructing for it to be aired out before use. Will update review once used. Update: 2/13/2015: I waited longer to use this pillow than was necessary because I paired it with a memory foam pillow of another brand who took MUCH longer to air out for the smell. So far with (almost) a week of use, this foam "cluster" setup is quite a bit different than standard memory foam. it does NOT immediately bounce back as other memory foam does. I can't expect to roll my head over and have the section I just left to magically puff back up. Though, had I thought about it beforehand it would have been obvious, this is a memory foam "cluster" pillow! Clusters of memory foam rather than 1 carved block. IS THIS A NEGATIVE? Well, so far NO, no it's not! It doesn't immediately mold back like a carved memory foam piece sure, but the clusters do. Middle of the night I wake up, if I need some more "fluff" I just flip the pillow. The pillow itself should be "fluffed" regularly, this will allow more air into the clusters of memory foam and allow them to expand again quicker than before. To fluff: Pinch the opposite corners of the pillow, push your hands together and pull apart. Repeat for the other 2 corners. This allows the clusters more air to allow them to gather there air quicker and puff back into place. This procedure is NOT necessary for standard memory foam pillows; a carved block shouldn't be "fluffed" but this setup? Yes, give them the proper fluffing they need and SO FAR these pillows have been amazing! I sleep with multiple pillows stacked at night(even memory foam) and between the multiple memory foam pillows I've ordered to try; this particular pillow is my TOP pillow, the one I feel most comfortable putting my head on. I've updated my review to add another star for the sheer wonderful feeling this pillow is giving me as my top pillow each night so far. I will update this review in a couple months after more vigorous use! In the meantime I can only speak for the first week and as long as I remember to fluff(which... except for "block" pillows(i.e. carved memory foam and such) this is something you should be doing anyway!) this pillow has been wonderful so far, given the price and the wonderful feel I personally HIGHLY recommend... so far. In a few months I'll have a better idea, so in the meantime I hope my short-term review helps people ^_^

I just went through my first night with these. The smell that is talked about is there (as it is with all memory foam) but I agree it out yesterday with some febreeze and it mostly went away. The smell is in no way overpowering or terrible, when sleeping on it I barely noticed it. The pillows are a little firm for my taste, but that is not the fault of the pillow. They feel great for hugging and leaning up against, overall great experience.

I am semi-satisfied with one of the two pillows and not happy with the second it is kind of flat. I'm not sure how else to describe why I didn't send them back. I will try ... They are better pillows than most in that the filler supports ones head- kind of like cuddling and keeps the head from slipping off of it. Before I ordered the pillows I read most of the reviews and someone mentioned that the only way they would work is if there is a pillow underneath, this unfortunately is true. I have to place a regular (pretty flat) pillow underneath otherwise my head may be level with the mattress. I hope this makes sense, again, they are still better than most for the price. I have to say that even as I opened the box when I received them I attempted to order more before the price went up fortunately, they were no longer available.

They arrived 4 days early! Kudos to the company for being on top of things. The pillows themselves are quite heavy. They seem a little firm even after the fluffing but I know memory foam gets softer as it's broken in a little so I'm not worried. Also, these are great for people who (like me) are more inclined to buy pillows for hugging while sleeping Overall a great deal!

Thought I was ordering a memory foam pillow only to discover that the memory foam is all in small pieces, not one solid unit. Very uncomfortable! Nearly impossible to get it into a comfortable configuration for sleep. Followed the instructions to knead it to soften - this made no difference in the feel. Couldn't return it since I'd already tried to sleep on it. Only thing it's good for, in my opinion, is using it as a back rest in bed for watching TV or sitting on as a cushion. Unless you like a rock firm pillow, I wouldn't recommend that you buy this product.

The pillow is firm, but needs fluffing daily. Which is a hassle, but they are nice to sleep on. UPDATE: I've had these pillows for a year. They are lumpy and flat under your neck. I do not recommend this pillow anymore. I am replacing these pillows. I do not recommend buying shredded foam pillows at all.