How Do I Use a Wedge Pillow?

The Avocado Organic Latex Wedge Pillow is a GOTS-certified organic, multi-use support pillow available in two heights — 7" and 10" — made with GOLS-certified organic latex instead of the polyurethane foam found in most wedge pillows. It's designed to support back and side sleepers managing acid reflux, GERD, snoring, or sleep apnea; provide belly and back support during pregnancy; relieve lower back pressure when placed under the knees; and support an upright recline for reading or working from bed. It's certified under six independent finished-product standards, making it one of the most rigorously tested wedge pillows available.

7" Wedge: A gentler slope, best for:

10" Wedge: A steeper incline, best for:

If you're unsure, the 7" is the more versatile everyday choice. The 10" is better suited to therapeutic use cases where a meaningful incline is recommended.

Gravity-assisted elevation can reduce acid reflux symptoms by keeping stomach contents below the level of the esophagus during sleep. Place the wide base against your headboard or wall, flat side down on the mattress, with the slope supporting your head, shoulders, and upper back. Both heights work; the 10" provides greater elevation for more significant reflux or snoring concerns.

Side sleepers can also benefit from wedge elevation to relieve reflux and snoring. Position the pillow the same way as when sleeping on your back, and allow your upper body to rest against the inclined surface. A 7" is typically more comfortable for side sleeping than the steeper 10".

Placing the wide end of the wedge under your knees reduces compressive pressure on the lumbar spine, improves lower-body circulation, and can reduce swelling — particularly helpful for those who spend long hours on their feet or are recovering from injury. The 7" is the more common choice for this use.

Place the wedge vertically behind you, with the wide base on the mattress and the flat side against the wall or headboard. The incline supports your lower back and reduces the forward-slouch posture that leads to neck and shoulder strain. The 10" offers more pronounced back support in this position.

For side-sleeping pregnant women, the 7" wedge placed slope-side up, with the thinnest edge slipped under the belly, provides support that reduces strain on the lower back and hips. The gentler angle of the 7" makes it better suited to this use case than the 10".

Rest the widest part of the wedge on your knees, with the slope angled toward you, to bring your screen closer to eye level and reduce neck flexion. Either height works; personal preference determines which is more comfortable for your lap angle.

Most wedge pillows are made from polyurethane foam — a petroleum-derived material with no independent health or safety certification. You rest your face and upper body against a wedge pillow for hours at a time, which makes its material a meaningful consideration.

The Avocado Organic Latex Wedge Pillow replaces polyurethane foam entirely with GOLS-certified organic latex: a plant-derived material tapped from rubber trees, certified to contain 95% or more organic content. Unlike foam, it doesn't compress and deform over time — it provides resilient, responsive support and outlasts the material it replaces.

The finished product is independently certified under six overlapping standards designed to test what is present, what is prohibited, and what enters the air where you sleep.

No polyurethane foam. No chemical flame retardants. No fiberglass.

The wedge pillow core is not machine washable. Spot-clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent as needed. Allow to air dry completely before covering.

For full protection, we recommend adding the Organic Waterproof Wedge Pillow Protector — GOTS-certified organic, with a plant-based waterproof membrane that guards against spills and dust mites. The protector is machine-washable on a cold, gentle cycle; air-dry only.

A GOTS-certified organic cotton Wedge Pillowcase is also available. Both fit the 7" and 10" wedge.

The 7" provides a gentler slope suited to side sleeping, pregnancy support, under-knee use, and everyday reading or laptop support. The 10" provides a steeper incline better suited to back sleepers managing significant acid reflux, GERD, or snoring, as well as upright recline. If you're unsure, the 7" is the more versatile starting point.

Yes. The finished product — not just the materials inside it — is GOTS certified organic (license CU863637). GOTS certifies the entire finished product through independent third-party audits from the farm through manufacturing.

The core is GOLS-certified organic Dunlop latex — a plant-derived material from rubber trees, certified to 95%+ organic content. The cover is GOTS-certified organic cotton. There is no polyurethane foam, no memory foam, no fiberglass, and no chemical flame retardants.

Yes. The 7" wedge is particularly well-suited to supporting the belly and lower back for side-sleeping pregnant women. The finished pillow is certified under OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class I — the highest OEKO-TEX tier, specifically designed for products used by infants and toddlers — and screened by MADE SAFE against carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, and reproductive toxins.

Wedge pillows are commonly used to reduce acid reflux and GERD symptoms during sleep by using gravity to keep stomach acid from rising into the esophagus. For mild symptoms, the 7" is typically sufficient. For more significant reflux, the 10" provides greater elevation. Consult your physician for guidance specific to your situation.

A standard pillow elevates only the head, which can create neck flexion without meaningfully elevating the esophagus above the stomach. A wedge pillow elevates the entire upper body — head, shoulders, and back — providing the gravity-assist that makes a meaningful difference for reflux management.

Yes. Both the Organic Wedge Pillowcase and the Organic Waterproof Wedge Pillow Protector are designed to fit both the 7" and 10" wedge.