Gransnet forums

Ask a gran

Travel neck pillows

(16 Posts)
Pittcity Fri 22-Aug-25 21:14:35

Has anyone used the travel neck pillows that wrap around like a scarf?
We have a long haul flight coming up and would like recommendations.

Primrose53 Fri 22-Aug-25 21:17:42

I have a very nice one. Dead comfy and beautifully made. It was about £15 but you can buy much cheaper ones.

clorion343 Sat 23-Aug-25 20:05:45

Honestly, it was more comfy than the usual U-shaped ones for me, especially when trying to lean forward a bit. Doesn’t take up much space either, which is nice. Might be worth testing before your flight if you can.

Pittcity Sun 24-Aug-25 09:30:51

Thank you.
Is there a brand you'd recommend?

Caleo Sun 24-Aug-25 09:48:54

I need a thin one when I am sitting watch TV. Any recommendations please

glen434 Sun 31-Aug-25 23:14:15

Message deleted by Gransnet. Here's a link to our Talk guidelines.

Primrose53 Mon 01-Sept-25 08:03:14

Pittcity

Thank you.
Is there a brand you'd recommend?

I saw really nice, squidgy ones in Savers for £3.99 yesterday.

Alexander43 Sun 07-Sept-25 22:34:06

Message deleted by Gransnet. Here's a link to our Talk guidelines.

Mt61 Sun 07-Sept-25 23:25:57

Try tkmaxx. They usually have a few different brands.

EkwaNimitee Wed 10-Sept-25 17:25:49

Try Turtl, available from Amazon and elsewhere. A scarf with a firm insert fitting between neck and shoulder to stop head drooping. It’s a painful crick in the neck that soon wakes me from a doze if I don’t use anything, now I get a better sleep.
It’s very comfortable, my son and wife in Australia have bought them now

AmberGran Wed 10-Sept-25 18:15:53

I know I'm a bit thick at times but I only recently found out that was using the U shape ones incorrectly - I always put them round my neck onto my shoulders, which of course pushes your head forward so I thought they were really uncomfortable. Apparently the correct way to use them is under your chin and onto your shoulders, so it keeps your head back but it can rest on the sides. I've thrown a number of them out because I thought they were useless 🤷‍♀️Never tried the wrap ones but I might give them a try.

silverlining48 Wed 10-Sept-25 18:53:03

Noticed one of these with a scarf in Aldi at £4. I might get one.

Pittcity Sat 13-Sept-25 01:51:04

Thank you all.

nanna8 Sat 13-Sept-25 02:02:47

Great on long flights. You can also get blow up ones which are easier to carry around. I use them for 8 hour plus flights but not any ‘local’ ones.

Mt61 Tue 30-Sept-25 19:52:22

AmberGran

I know I'm a bit thick at times but I only recently found out that was using the U shape ones incorrectly - I always put them round my neck onto my shoulders, which of course pushes your head forward so I thought they were really uncomfortable. Apparently the correct way to use them is under your chin and onto your shoulders, so it keeps your head back but it can rest on the sides. I've thrown a number of them out because I thought they were useless 🤷‍♀️Never tried the wrap ones but I might give them a try.

Good to know, I have been wearing mine the wrong way round 😅

Blossoming Tue 30-Sept-25 20:33:55

Thanks for the tip AmberGran