What to do if you forgot your neck pillow?

The Solution? Using a rolled up towel as a substitute for a pillow. Fold the towel in half and roll up all the way for extra loft. You can even use two towels if you sleep on the side and have broad shoulders!



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A simple rolled towel can help support your cervical spine and reduce neck pain. Here's how. Find a small, hand-sized bath towel and fold it length-wise in half. Roll it up firmly so it has a diameter of 3 to 5 inches, and use rubber bands or duct tape to hold it tightly together.

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  • Our pick. Travelrest Nest Ultimate Memory Foam Travel Pillow. The best travel pillow. ...
  • Runner-up. Cabeau Evolution Classic Pillow. A travel pillow available at airports. ...
  • Also great. Trtl Pillow. A pillow for one-sided neck support only. ...
  • Also great. Bcozzy Pillow. Great with large headphones.


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As a general rule, travel neck pillows don't offer any support, alignment, or comfort and are not recommended for travel. Even though neck pillows have existed for almost 100 years, there is no evidence, either personal or scientific, to suggest that these travel neck pillows have any efficacy.

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On airlines that don't charge for carry-ons, the pillow hack is handy for overpackers that don't want to pay for a checked bag — whatever you can't squeeze into your carry-on and personal item, you can pack into your pillowcase.

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While some airlines allow you to bring a pillow on the plane free of charge, others charge a fee for this additional luggage add-on.

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As American TV personality and sleep expert Dr Michael Breus explained to one outlet in 2019: “By rotating the pillow it stops your head from bobbing. If you have a U-shaped pillow, turn it around so the bottom of the U is under your chin.”

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A travel pillow aligns your body to the seat, thus improving your posture. This helps avoid neck strain; thus, you may rest easy while sleeping. Neck pain is one major health concern among plane travelers. This occurs especially when a traveler sits in an incorrect position for prolonged hours.

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  1. Loop Around. Place the scarf and support around your neck and prepare to fasten.
  2. Wrap. Secure in place using the soft-touch hook and loop fastening.
  3. Nap. Rest your head against the support to get good sleep.


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