InteVision Memory Foam Foldable Bed Wedge with Headrest Pillow System (32" x 25" x 6.5") - Carrying case Included

This pillow is a great value because you can use it in your home as well as when traveling. When going on a trip, fold the pillow and take it with youInitially I bought this to take on a 1 week cruise. I have reflux and need an inclined pillow. I first considered an inflatable, but could not find one that, from the reviews, I felt sure would hold air for the entire time. It is one thing to lose air when you are home and have options, quite another when on a cruise ship with very limited options.Because I had previously bought an InteVision Wedge pillow for use when visiting one of my sons, I knew the quality of their product and my satisfaction with it.I can now say that I am very pleased with this folding wedge pillow and very glad I bought it instead of an inflatable. I will be able to use this pillow with confidence for many years.When you receive the pillow, it will be compressed and in the form of a role. But when you remove the plastic and open it up, the pillow starts to expand. In a hour or so it will be full size and ready to use.The dimensions of the pillow are 7"x26¨x32¨when open,7"x26"x16" when folded. The pillow is well made and well designed. It is composed of 2 pieces of foam held together by a fitted cover made of 100% polyester, medium weight,that is zippered so that each section of foam can be removed to permit the cover to be washed. What enables the pillow to fold is the reinforcement of the cover between the pockets for the 2 sections of foam, which acts like a hinge.The pillow comes with a very nice bag to put it in when folded. The bag is designed so that it looks as though you are carrying a suitcase. Nobody would know what was in the bag from its appearance.I need a pillow more than 7 inches high, but can easily raise the high end using a rolled towel. The 2-piece design of the pillow makes this easier to do than with my solid pillow since only the higher half rises. The lower half remains unchanged. One of the benefits of this is that now I don't slide off the pillow during the night. When I raise the high end of a one-piece pillow the slope of the entire pillow increases, making it more likely that I will slide down the slope during the night.I wondered how I would like the 32" length since previous pillows I have used were not this long, but I find that I prefer it. One reason is that I no longer ever have the low edge of the pillow pressing into my lower back. It is a very comfortable pillow in use.Carrying this pillow when traveling by car should not be problem. You can carry it the car like any other luggage.With respect to air travel, if you are traveling on the larger airplanes rather than the smaller regional jets, you can put it in the overhead bin. It is certainly no larger than many of the bags now being carried on the plane. You may not want to check it in only the bag that comes with pillow, but if you have a large enough bag you can put it in it with other things. This is what I did when flying home after the cruise and it suffered no damage whatsoever. I did, however, have to carry another bag so that I would have with me the things that were removed from the larger bag to make room for the pillow.Based on my experience, I can highly recommend any of the InteVision wedge pillows, including this one. Now that I am home from the cruise, I am continuing to use this wedge pillow. I sleep on it with a pillow and am much more comfortable than I was with my previous wedge.A double-duty wedge pillow, one you can use at home as well as on your travels, is worth having if you have reflux as I do. 2 for the price of 1.

I was a bit skeptical when I ordered this product, but I'm very glad I did. I am very happy with it. The pillow is soft and comfortable, very easy to sleep on. Most importantly, it has reduced GERD and sleep apnea. I have used the pillow for about a week and I am sleeping better and waking up more refreshed. Since using the pillow I have not woken up once in the middle of the night with acid in my throat, thank goodness. I can't say for sure that the apnea is reduced, but I think it might be, since I can't remember waking up gasping as I had before. I had tried a mouth-guard for the apnea before but it did not work. So overall, very pleased given the comfort, effectiveness, and cost. I removed a star because I feel like this won't last very long. It's only been a short while and it already seems to be compressing. I think I will buy the pricier, non-travel version if this goes now that I know it works.Update 7/2016 - I've been using this wedge for over 8 months. Still in great condition after nightly use so star added. Would not be without it. Just ordered a new (blue) cover for it. Great purchase.

upon the first respiratory symptoms of als, i purchased this non-foldable InteVision wedge; InteVision Extra-Large Foam Wedge Bed Pillow (33" x 30.5" x 7.5") with High Quality, Removable Cover...initially, it worked fine, but soon the non-memory foam portions began to compress......in order to increase the respiratory angle by combining wedges and reduce the compression of non-memory foam parts (in theory, as they will carry half the pressure of your upper body weight), i purchased this wedge here under review...again, like the non-foldable, the non-memory foam portions still compressed, though half the amount, and remained compressed.as such, the wedge angle decreased, while a higher or the same angle was required to sleep through the respiratory distress.the state of the als today requires a > 35° angle... as i was unable to find such a large angle, let alone a 100% memory foam wedge, it was necessary to custom make a wedge by combining these manufactured wedges, as the core of a custom wedge, with cut pieces from a king size firm memory foam mattress topper. this project was necessary to achieve and maintain the steep angle required.... and, it worked and is still working! :-)the following is the memory foam mattress topper i used to cut large pieces from, so that i was building with as much memory foam as possible; Best Price Mattress 2.5" Ventilated Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Kingthe ventilation is key with this mattress, as well as it is thicker and firmer than most and quite reasonably priced.| note: custom bed wedges are a very individualized art to get the right angle and comfort. as such, what works for one does not mean it will work for another. my intention is to share my individual experience and recommendations. |still, either InteVision are decent, if they have all the angle you require… and, you can live with the compressed non-memory foam portions. but, if you need to continue increasing your angle, i recommend both wedges, in addition to a supply of memory foam (in the form of the mattress topper) to cut large pieces from to build up yourself a custom wedge, using these two (2) InteVision wedges as the core... it takes some time to get it right, but it works! :-)the following are some matters to consider, from my experience;• all foams, with the exception of memory foam, will eventually compress and remain compressed.• remove covers off your wedges so you have raw foam to work with...• attach foams (InteVision wedges and the large pieces from the king mattress topper) together, using a flexible, adhesive caulk and holding with kinesiology tape aka KT or a tape that has great lengthwise elasticity. the KT can be left on, as you can not feel it, since it so flexible and breathable… and, it sticks very well to foam.• note that the higher the angle is in direct proportion to decreasing comfort, as well as increasing sliding down and losing that angle you need to breathe or resolve other issues requiring a high angle bed wedge, once you have slid down.• to combat the sliding issue, i cut a hole (about 7" x 12") in the top layer of the memory foam where my hips/bottom are located. this created a break or stopping block and was very effective in preventing sliding down; it has worked splendidly! :-)... and, the "happy accident" bonus is no more hip bed sores thanks to the pressure is now distributed around the hip & bottom with very little hard pressure on the hip (as a side sleeper - which is a must for most folks with respiratory distress)... the hole just nicely cups the hip/buttocks, like a gentle, comfy hip hammock, and it feels wonderful, as well as functional (to prevent sliding).…and, the 2nd additional bonus is that this measure also increased my sleep angle by ~3" (from butt to hip), with my hips/buttocks down lower. overall, the top layer hole is a very functional and comfortable feature. :-)☑ bottom line on this measure; better breathing due to increased respiratory angle, no more sliding down the wedge, and elimination of hip bed sores! 👍lastly, should you require some more details or assistance in customizing a high angle respiratory wedge system, feel free to comment here and i will provide details and pics. as a former (pre-als) design engineer with 2+ years of deteriorating respiratory distress from als, i may be able to help. i am now sleeping sound on a custom respiratory wedge system that has a high angle, is relatively comfortable, and sliding down is history.ok, thanks for listening and best wishes to you in achieving a good nights rest!deke :-)