Study finding
Head-of-bed elevation using wedge pillow reduced esophageal acid exposure from 21.2% to 15% (29% reduction) in patients with nocturnal GERD
Source: BMC Family Practice - Systematic Review, 2021Upper Body · Reading · Resting
Read, rest and sleep propped up in comfort.
4.7 32 reviewsA foam bed wedge for a gradual raised resting position on top of the mattress. Choose from two widths and three surface materials, with a removable polycotton cover included.
Both widths are listed as 76 cm long and 15.2 cm high. Neither option is a full double-bed width. Check your actual mattress and the space needed by anyone sharing the bed.
The comfort material replaces the top part of the foam; it is not an extra inch added to the listed 15.2 cm height. Select the material and width above to see the current price and availability.
Use this wedge on top of the mattress, following the supplied instructions and product images. It can support upper-body resting or be repositioned beneath the legs. It is not an under-mattress bed raiser or a chair sitting wedge.
The removable polycotton cover is washable according to its sewn-in label. Remove it before washing and let it dry fully before refitting; do not assume the foam core is machine washable.
Handmade in the UK. If you are choosing a wedge for reflux, breathing symptoms or recovery, ask your healthcare professional which positioning is appropriate. A wedge is not a guaranteed treatment.
NHS advice on heartburn and acid reflux includes raising the head end of your bed by 10 to 20 cm, so your chest and head are above the level of your waist. This wedge is about 15.2 cm high at its tallest end, which is within that range when it sits under your head and shoulders on top of the mattress. It is a positioning aid, not a treatment: speak to your GP or pharmacist if symptoms continue.
Bed-raising blocks lift the legs at the head end of the whole bed, so the mattress slopes for everyone in it and the frame must suit them. A foam wedge sits on your side of the mattress, needs no tools and can be moved or stored when you do not need it. If you share a bed or want to try elevated sleeping first, a wedge is usually the simpler option.
Compare other shapes in our wedge pillows range, or read the bed wedge buying guide.
UK delivery usually takes 2–4 calendar days from ordering, including processing and weekends. Delivery is free on orders of £39 or more, or £5 below that. Check the estimated delivery dates beside the price for this item.
Contact us within 14 days of delivery, then send the item back within a further 14 days. You pay change-of-mind return postage; we cover return postage for faulty, damaged or incorrect items. See our refund policy for full conditions, including inspection rights, hygiene-seal exceptions and refund timings.
Yes. Bed wedge, wedge pillow, reflux pillow and triangle pillow are names for the same thing: a sloped foam support that raises your upper body in bed. Our wedge pillows range has other shapes too.
This listing currently offers 61 cm (24 inch) and 91.5 cm (36 inch — UK Single). Measure your available mattress space. Neither width spans a double bed.
Standard foam is the original construction. Memory foam replaces the top inch with a gradually contouring layer. Graphite latex replaces that top inch with a resilient latex surface. Choose by feel and material suitability; each option has the same listed wedge dimensions for its width.
No extra height is advertised. The manufacturer describes the top inch as replaced by the selected comfort material. The listed dimensions are 76 cm long and 15.2 cm high, with width as selected.
No. This model is intended for use on top of the mattress. Follow its positioning images and supplied instructions.
Yes. Remove the polycotton outer cover and follow its sewn-in washing and drying instructions. Let it dry fully before refitting. The washable-cover claim does not apply to the foam core.
This listing does not prescribe a medical angle. If you are buying for symptoms or recovery, discuss appropriate positioning with a healthcare professional. The wedge is a comfort support and cannot guarantee symptom relief.
No. It is 15.2 cm high over a 76 cm length, a gentle slope of about 11 degrees. Steeper 30 to 45 degree wedges prop you up closer to sitting; this one is shaped for lying down with your head and chest raised. Putnams suggest using your usual pillow on top.
Read our bed wedge buying guide for width and filling comparisons.
Some people find sleeping with their head and chest raised more comfortable if they snore or feel blocked up at night. A wedge cannot promise to stop snoring. If you snore loudly and also gasp or stop breathing in your sleep, or feel very tired during the day, speak to your GP.
Yes. Putnams describe the wedge as suitable for back and side sleepers. Choose the 91.5 cm width if you want more room to turn over.
Yes, for resting propped up at a gentle angle. It is not an upright backrest, so it will not hold you sitting straight up.
Head-of-bed elevation using wedge pillow reduced esophageal acid exposure from 21.2% to 15% (29% reduction) in patients with nocturnal GERD
Source: BMC Family Practice - Systematic Review, 2021Clinical trial with 20cm wedge pillow (20° angle) showed significant improvement in reflux symptom scores: MD −5.1 (95% CI −7.6 to −2.6) vs control
Source: PubMed - Systematic Review on GORD, 2021Head-of-bed elevation could be considered as a cheap and safe alternative to drug interventions with unfavourable safety profiles for relieving gastroesophageal reflux symptoms.
Dr. Loai Albarqouni et al., Bond University, AustraliaThese studies concern the wider product category or design principle and may not have tested this exact product. Individual results may vary. These products are comfort supports, not medical devices, and they are not NHS-approved.
Consult a healthcare professional for personalised medical advice.British comfort specialists
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