The SleepEasy tinnitus pillow is designed specifically for people whose tinnitus feels more intense at night. It features a built-in ear hole that keeps your ear completely off the pillow surface while you sleep, removing the pressure that can aggravate tinnitus discomfort.
This is a pillow for tinnitus sufferers who sleep on their side and need their ear to rest freely, without contact, from the moment they lie down.
Why Tinnitus Feels Worse When You Sleep
Tinnitus is generally manageable during the day, when background sounds mask the ringing. At night, when the environment is quiet, the ringing or buzzing becomes much easier to notice.
Side sleepers face an additional challenge. When the ear presses flat against a pillow surface, it can increase local pressure around the ear canal and the surrounding cartilage. For many tinnitus sufferers, that pressure makes the perception of tinnitus more intense.
Removing ear contact from the pillow is not a cure for tinnitus, but it addresses one mechanical factor that worsens symptoms at night.
How This Pillow Helps Tinnitus Sufferers
The SleepEasy tinnitus pillow has a 2" x 4.5" oval ear hole cut into the memory foam. When you lie on your side, your ear sits inside the hole — completely suspended in air — while the rest of your head rests on the pillow.
This means:
• No pillow surface touches the ear
• No pressure builds around the ear canal
• The head and neck are still properly supported by the memory foam around the hole
Customers have reported using this as their primary sleep pillow for tinnitus after finding that standard flat pillows increased their nighttime discomfort.
Key Features
• Ear hole design: 2" x 4.5" oval hole keeps the ear completely clear of the pillow surface
• Memory foam fill: Conforms to head and neck shape for proper support
• Cotton blend cover: Soft, breathable, and machine washable
• Compact size: 18" x 14.5" x 3" — fits standard pillowcases
• Hypoallergenic: Suitable for sensitive sleepers
• Machine washable: Cover removes and washes easily
Product Specifications
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Spec |
Detail |
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Brand |
CNH Pillow |
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Product Type |
Tinnitus Pillow / Ear Hole Pillow |
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Material |
Memory Foam |
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Cover |
Cotton blend |
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Color |
White |
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Pillow Size |
18" x 14.5" x 3" |
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Hole Size |
2" x 4.5" (oval, at largest point) |
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Weight |
7.05 oz |
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GTIN |
695087999974 |
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Care |
Machine washable cover |
Who This Pillow Is For
Tinnitus sufferers who sleep on their side
If your tinnitus intensifies at night and you sleep on your side, ear contact with a flat pillow surface is a mechanical trigger you can eliminate. This sleep pillow for tinnitus removes that contact entirely.
People whose ear pain wakes them during the night
If pressure on the ear wakes you or makes it hard to stay asleep, this pillow removes the source of that pressure without requiring you to change sleep position. For more ear pain options, browse our full pillow with a hole collection.
CNH patients
Chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis (CNH) causes a painful nodule on the ear cartilage. Any pressure on that nodule disrupts sleep. This pillow keeps the nodule completely off the surface throughout the night.
People recovering from ear surgery or otoplasty
Post-surgery ear care requires keeping the ear away from pressure surfaces. This pillow gives you that clearance automatically, without extra positioning or rolled towels. To explore more options, visit our Sleep Easy Pillows collection.
Product Details
| Color | White |
| Product Type | Physical Product |
| Material | Memory Foam |
| Height | 14.50 Inches |
| Width | 18.00 Inches |
| Weight | 7.05 Ounces |
| Depth | 3.00 Inches |
| GTIN | 695087999974 |
| Brand | CNH Pillow |
| Product Care Instruction | Machine Washable |
| Hole Size | 2" x 4.5" |
| Fabric Type | Cotton blend |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a tinnitus pillow do?
A tinnitus pillow is designed to reduce the physical pressure on your ear while you sleep on your side. The SleepEasy tinnitus pillow has an oval hole cut into the memory foam so your ear sits in open space rather than pressing flat against the pillow. This removes a mechanical trigger that many tinnitus sufferers find worsens nighttime ringing.
Is the SleepEasy pillow the best pillow for tinnitus?
The SleepEasy tinnitus pillow is built specifically for side sleepers who need their ear free from the pillow surface. It uses memory foam for neck and head support, with a 2" x 4.5" hole that keeps the ear completely suspended in air. Whether it is the right pillow depends on your preferred sleep position and whether ear pressure is a factor in your tinnitus symptoms at night.
Can a pillow make tinnitus worse?
A standard flat pillow can compress the ear and the surrounding cartilage when you sleep on your side. For people with tinnitus, that compression may intensify the perception of ringing or buzzing at night. Using a sleep pillow for tinnitus with an ear hole removes that compression and can make nighttime symptoms more manageable for some users.
What size is the hole in the tinnitus pillow?
The hole in the SleepEasy tinnitus pillow measures 2 inches by 4.5 inches at its largest point. The pillow itself measures 18 inches by 14.5 inches by 3 inches deep. The hole is positioned to accommodate the ear during side sleeping while the memory foam supports the head and neck on both sides of the opening.
Is this pillow washable?
Yes. The SleepEasy tinnitus pillow comes with a machine washable cotton blend cover. Remove the cover and wash it separately according to care instructions. The memory foam core should not be machine washed.
