What is The Mediflow water-based pillow?

The Mediflow Waterbase pillow has a five-quart capacity water pouch that is secured at the bottom.

A polyfiber (or down) layer floats on top of the pillow. By adding or removing the amount of water inside, the loft and firmness of the pillow can be adjusted. At least 15% of consumers, however, report that this adjustability is limited in its usefulness.

Determining how much water inside suits one's personal preference often requires some trial and error.

Even at a low fill quantity, the Mediflow water pillow is often too thick for stomach sleepers.

About our Mediflow Water Pillow Review and Research

Our ratings are based on over 300 Mediflow Waterbase pillow owner / consumer reviews that were collected from diverse, credible sources.

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Mediflow Waterbase Pillows → Review, Ratings & Complaints Based on Data From 410 Actual Owners

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What You Need To Know

Owner satisfaction: The Mediflow water pillow has 82% owner satisfaction.

Pros: Pain-relieving ability; contouring support; adjustable loft and firmness; generally stays cool.

Cons: Heavy when filled; more difficult to use than most other pillow types; some noise possible.

Competition: See how the Mediflow pillow compares to other pillows in the pillow comparison.

Mediflow Waterbase Pillow Ratings

Ratings below are based on a sample size of at least 400 owner experiences that were collected using an unbiased, accurate methodology.

Owner satisfaction good The Mediflow water-based pillow has 82% owner satisfaction. Mediflow has especially high satisfaction among those suffering from neck and back pain, headaches, snoring, muscle tension and TMJ syndrome.
Durability / longevity fair Owners report average-to-good durability. The polyfiber part of the pillow may compress or clump over time, and there are occasional reports of leaking. Since part of the pillow is water, it won’t have the tendency to sag and compress as much as some other pillow types.
Price fair The price is around $35. Most owners consider the Mediflow to be a good value.
Less pain good The Mediflow performs excellent regarding pain relief. At least 30% of owners say that they have less pain, especially neck pain, since using the pillow. Nevertheless, about 4% of owners say that the pillow causes pain for various reasons. Also, the pillow has been shown in several credible studies to reduce pain and improve quality of sleep.
Supportive good Owners typically praise the product for the support it offers as well as how it maintains its support through the night. In addition, the water inside immediately adjusts to maintain correct head/neck support as you move.
Moldable poor A "moldable" pillow is one whose shape can be easily altered or "scrunched" to increase comfort and support. The Mediflow should not be considered moldable, especially when it has a significant amount of water in it.
Cuddly fair A "cuddly" pillow is one that is soft and huggable, as opposed to hard, rigid, stiff and or heavy. Softer and lighter pillows than the Mediflow do better on this issue.
Contents won't shift / clump fair The polyfiber contents can shift around and clump especially as the pillow ages.
Loft variety good The pillow lets you adjust the loft somewhat by adding or removing water. Even with no water inside, the pillow will still have considerable loft because of the polyfiber contents.
Back sleep good Adjustable loft helps many back sleepers find proper loft and support.
Stomach sleep fair Loft may be too high for stomach sleepers.
Side sleep good Adjustable loft helps many side sleepers find proper support and loft.
No initial odor / off gassing Good Only about 1% of owners report an initial unpleasant smell.
Air flow good There are only a few reports of the water pillow acting as a heat trap. Several owners say that the water inside keeps the pillow from heating up.
No noise fair About 8% of Mediflow owners say that the pillow can be noisy if air inside is not removed. There may be sloshing sounds or muffled whoopee cushion-like noises.
Fewer allergies fair Water pillows are hypoallergenic. However, dust mites will find the polyester contents attractive.
Ease of use / maintenance Poor Determining correct fill quantity to suit personal preference may take time. Also, some owners report that removing the fill cap is difficult. You can wash the pillow and let it air dry. The water inside should be changed at least once a year.
Lightweight poor Even with a small amount of water in the bladder, the pillow is heavy. Filled just half way it can weigh eight pounds. At least 4% of owners say that weight is a significant disadvantage. It makes moving the pillow difficult. On the plus side, owners say that the weight keeps the pillow in place at night.