Let me start by saying I’ve tried multiple wedge pillows before settling on the Kolbs 7.5-inch version. The Milliard 12-inch I initially bought felt like sleeping on a brick—way too firm and tall. This one? Just right. The memory foam top strikes a perfect balance between softness and support, unlike others that leave you feeling like you’re propped on a cafeteria tray.

As someone with a hiatal hernia, heartburn used to hijack my nights. Now, I pair this wedge with a thin foam pillow for my head, and the elevation keeps acid reflux at bay without making me feel like I’m sitting upright in a dentist’s chair. Bonus: My partner confirms my snoring has dialed down from ‘chainsaw’ to ‘gentle purr.’

The jacquard cover is a sneaky win—it looks like regular bedding, not medical gear. I toss a towel over it (because let’s be real, white fabrics are stain magnets), but the removable, washable cover makes maintenance a breeze. Side sleepers, heads-up: It’s dreamy for back sleeping but takes some pillow-juggling for side positions. After a week, though, my body adapted better than I expected.

Is it perfect? For $10 more than basic wedges, I’d hope so—and it delivers. No flattening after months, no weird odors, and it even moonlights as a foot elevator post-workout. If you’re debating between heights, go shorter unless you’re recovering from surgery. Trust me, 7.5 inches is the Goldilocks zone for actual sleep.