The best cooling pillows will be made out of latex, foam, silk, cotton or bamboo. Steer clear of pillows made solely of non-gel, non-perforated memory foam, as this material will retain heat.

Yes, cooling pillows work! But it's important to understand what “cooling” means. A cooling pillow will not be ice-cold or uncomfortable to lie on. Instead, its name comes from the fact that it pulls heat away from your body and never warms up.

Tempur-Pedic Breeze Pro+ Advanced Cooling Pillow This memory foam pillow is available in two heights, and the high height is perfect for side sleepers to keep your neck and spine aligned. Memory foam pillows tend to hold onto heat, but this Tempur-Pedic pick features cooling gel in the cover.