- Three sizes designed for children ages 1–18
- Contoured for a child’s smaller head and neck proportions
- Gently shaped to provide comfortable head and neck support
- Age-based sizing helps you choose a suitable pillow height
- Ergonomic memory foam with a softly contoured surface
- Soft fabric cover designed for comfortable everyday use
Description
The kids pillow is sized for each stage of growth, rather than being one height for every age. Most standard pillows are built for adults, so a child ends up on a pillow that's far taller than they need.
Unlike a conventional children's pillow, this is not a scaled-down adult pillow.
The contoured shape and memory foam core are designed to hold their shape through the night rather than flattening or sinking in.
Three age-appropriate sizes cover children from 1 to 18 years, each matched to a specific loft height.
For children who move a lot at night, the shape is designed to stay in place, reducing slipping.
The cover is a soft knit fabric, machine washable at 30°C.
Aploomb — for calm nights and comfortable mornings.
1–3 years measures about 19.7 × 11.8 × 0.8–1.6 in (50 × 30 × 2–4 cm), 3–8 years about 19.7 × 11.8 × 1.6–2.4 in (50 × 30 × 4–6 cm), and 8–18 years about 21.3 × 12.6 × 2.4–3.5 in (54 × 32 × 6–9 cm).
Shipping
We offer free shipping on every order, with no minimum spend.
Orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days, with delivery typically taking 7–12 business days after that via USPS.
Once your order has shipped, you'll receive a confirmation with tracking information.
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30-day returns
Your comfort matters to us.
You have 30 days after delivery to request a return for eligible unused items.
See our Returns and Refunds Policy for full eligibility conditions.
Materials, Sizes & Care
A soft knit cover over a memory foam core, shaped for growing bodies.
Sizes & fit
Children need a pillow that matches their age, body size and natural sleeping position. Aploomb pillow is available in three age-appropriate heights:
1–3 years
Pillow size: approx. 50 × 30 cm
Height: approx. 2–4 cm
Gentle, low-profile support for toddlers and younger children.
3–8 years
Pillow size: approx. 50 × 30 cm
Height: approx. 4–6 cm
For growing children who need a little more neck and head support.
8–18 years
Pillow size: approx. 54 × 32 cm
Height: approx. 6–9 cm
For older children and teens who need more structured support.
Recommendation: choose the size based on your child's age. If your child is between two sizes, taller than average, or prefers a slightly higher pillow, choose the larger size.
Construction & materials
Cover
A soft knit fabric with a smooth feel. Machine washable at 30°C.
Memory foam core
Adaptive memory foam that responds gently to pressure. The pillow is intentionally lower-profile than an adult pillow, matched to each age band's loft height.
Care & everyday use
Before first use
After unpacking, allow the pillow to fully expand and air out for 24–48 hours. Because it's compressed for shipping, it can take some time to return to its full shape.
Cleaning
- Wash at 30°C on a gentle cycle
- Air drying recommended
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not bleach
- Do not iron
Long-term freshness
The knit cover and memory foam core are designed for everyday use, wash after wash.
A note from us
We didn't set out to sell pillows. We set out to fix the one our own kids were stuck with.
Made by parents, for parents
Every child spends nearly a third of their life asleep. Yet for years, the only pillow we could find for ours was an adult one — too tall, too firm, and shrunk down as an afterthought.
So we made it properly. Sized by age, shaped for a smaller neck, and built to change through three stages as they grow. Nothing louder than it needs to be — just a pillow that finally fits the child in front of you.
That's the promise behind every Aploomb. And it's the one we'd want kept for our own.
The problem
Most kids sleep on a pillow that was never meant for them.
It’s often an adult-sized pillow — taller, fuller, and designed around a much larger body. For a child, that can mean their head sits higher than feels natural or sinks into support that was never shaped for their smaller frame.
When the pillow doesn’t match the child, even a small difference in height can make bedtime feel less settled.
The solution
One pillow, sized for the child in front of you.
Instead of one height for everyone, Aploomb comes in three — each with its own loft, footprint and firmness, matched to a stage of growth.
Small
Ages [1–3] · lowest loft, softest feel
Medium
Ages [3–8] · mid loft, balanced support
Large
Ages [8–18] · firmest, tallest loft
Support that's shaped around a smaller neck.
The contour cradles the head and follows the natural curve of a child's neck, so it stays comfortably settled instead of propped too high or sinking too flat — even when they move through the night.
The result is a pillow that simply feels right to sleep on, night after night.
The difference
The same night, two different pillows.
Before
A grown-up's pillow
Too tall, too firm. The head tips back, the neck bends, and the tossing starts.
After
The Aploomb pillow
Sized to their neck. The head settles, and they stay comfortably put till morning.
Why a regular pillow isn't quite right?
Most standard pillows are built for adults — too large, too high, and quick to lose their shape. A pillow made for a child's size simply fits better.
- Keeps the head and neck at a comfortable, natural height
- Holds its shape instead of flattening overnight
- Stays put, even for children who move a lot
Where a regular pillow falls short
Head sits unstable
Slips away at night
Wrong height
That's why a pillow made for their size makes the difference.
6 reasons why you’ll love this kids pillow .
Keeps its shape
Holds its form even with frequent movement, so the resting position stays consistent through the night.
Great for restless sleepers
Even with lots of turning, the head stays comfortably settled instead of slipping off.
Fits every stage
Three sizes mean a comfortable fit from toddler to pre-teen, whatever position they sleep in.
Made for growing kids
The contour is shaped to a child's proportions, cradling the head and neck at a comfortable height.
Comfortable memory foam
Gently adapts to the head without sinking flat, staying supportive and soft all night.
Easy to keep fresh
A removable, machine-washable cover makes everyday care simple.
Thoughtful by design
Designed for calm sleep.
Every detail shaped around how a child actually rests — nothing louder than it needs to be.
Ask us anything
The questions parents ask us most?
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What age is this pillow for?
Three sizes cover ages 1 to 18. Roughly: 1–3 years sits at 2–4 cm, 3–8 at 4–6 cm, and 8–18 at 6–9 cm. Pick by height and build rather than birthday — and if your child's between two sizes, take the smaller one.
What size is each pillow?
1–3 years is 19.7 × 11.8 × 0.8–1.6 in (50 × 30 × 2–4 cm), 3–8 years is 19.7 × 11.8 × 1.6–2.4 in (50 × 30 × 4–6 cm), and 8–18 years is 21.3 × 12.6 × 2.4–3.5 in (54 × 32 × 6–9 cm).
My child moves all night. Will it stay put?
The memory foam core holds its shape instead of bunching or folding, so it doesn't need reshaping like a fibre pillow. It's the same height at 3am as it was at bedtime.
Does it work for side and front sleepers?
Yes — kids shift position all night and it's made for that. Side sleepers usually prefer the taller end of their range (more gap to fill at the shoulder); front sleepers, the lower end.
What is it made of?
A memory foam core inside a soft knit cover — that's it.
Can I wash it?
The cover, yes — 30°C gentle cycle, air dry. No tumble dryer, bleach or iron. The foam core isn't washable, so spot clean it and let it dry fully.
How long until they get used to it?
Memory foam feels different, and kids notice. Most settle within a few nights. If your child pushes it away completely, it's usually the wrong height, not the wrong pillow — try the size below.
What if it isn't right?
You have 30 days after delivery to request a return for eligible unused items. Full conditions are in our Returns and Refunds Policy.
How long does shipping take?
Free on every order, no minimum. Orders are prepared within 1–3 business days and typically arrive in 8–15 business days via USPS. Full details in our Shipping Policy.
Is my payment information secure?
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Free delivery
Free standard shipping on every order, with no minimum spend.
Made for every stage
Three pillow sizes designed for children from ages 1 to 18.
30-day return window
Request a return within 30 days of delivery for eligible unused items.