Dentons Medi Rest

Despite the price (we only ever buy them on sale), these are our go-to. We’re both side sleepers, and with my husband suffering intermittent headaches (previous neck fracture, repaired surgically), this helps reduce the amount of times he’ll get one (they usually come on in the early hours). However we do replace them probably every 14-16 months,… Read more

as it wasn’t until we used our new ones (Boxing Day sales), that we realised how flat the previous ones had become. Still, it’s worth it for a good night’s sleep.

Flat after one month – This is my second medi rest after quite a few years with the first. Sadly this is nowhere near as good. Firstly it still smells bad although I’m used to it by now, but the most disappointing thing is after one month, the pillow has gone flat and lost much of its shape. It can no longer provide the support it claims. Time to try Dunlopillo. Show details

Sorry, not for me – I bought one from DJ's Burwood (after the salesperson talked it up). I tried to like it. The shape was ok - somewhat supportive of my neck (I have had a cervical injury previously). But the pillow is still not thick enough - it needs to be higher/ thicker. I also could not get used to the pervasive, distinctively acrid chemical smell emanating… Read more

from the "pillow". Pretty much all night, the smell just got too much. Good luck to those who do like it - happy it works for you. Thank you.

Perfect I cannot live without it – Side sleeper and cannot sleep without my Medi Rest. From day one too. Chiropractor recommend as I had a really bad neck problem and bad headaches at the time. Helped immensely at the time and it is ike sleeping on a cloud And my new one defiantly doesn't smell and is thes ame shape etc as the last 2 I've had. (Previous reviews?) … Read more

One my third now. About 12-13 years

Some people need to persist with it. It took my sister took 2 weeks to get used to it and she can't sleep without it either. My daughter uses one too.

Some say expensive but cheaper than buying a new normal 'flattens quick cheap $30 ish pillow' a few times a year.

Only replace because they are old and they can't be washed. Don't even try. Even after all those years they do not lose their shape or flatten.

Value for money and worth every cent.

Tip: To keep super clean and better in the hot summer use a thin (not those awful thick one's) bamboo waterproof cover. Have spares so it doesn't stay out of its zipped up cover for long. (Spotlight sell them). Using them for the last few years too and still yet to replace the covers.

This new one recently purchased for half price at will defiantly last the longest.

Dentons Medi Rest pillow 10/10

Perfect for me - and been using for 7 years – I just love this pillow. I am a side sleeper, and for me, it is just perfect. I love the firmness, and I love how my neck feels fully supported. I love the grooves too that seem to allow air flow. I never feel hot on this pillow. I sleep very soundly on it. My husband also has the same pillow. First purchased in 2010, we have just replaced… Read more

both pillows - 7 years later! At that time I'm sure they were not quite as firm as originally, though I more replaced them because they were 7 years old, and I found them on sale, and it seemed I should replace 7 year old pillows. I didn't throw the old ones away either - I'm trying to work out how to take mine travelling. It's quite bulky so not sure how to manage it. I recently slept on a hotel pillow and had an awful time, so I want to explore this option. First version purchased in 2010 at Myer half price at around $50, replacement at Harris Scarfe online December 2017 at the same price. On the basis of our experience over 7 years I simply cannot recommend this pillow highly enough.

Does not deserve such a high rating – I bought this pillow after reviewing dozens of pillows on this site. This pillow was at the top of the list for popularity. 5 out of 5 stars from every reviewer. But I'm here to knock it down the list, it does not deserve to be at the top. This pillow is made from "Softec" foam and despite the name it is very firm. It is also a very high profile… Read more

which it also does not say on the packaging, it claims to be a medium head height. For the last 2 nights I've been desperately trying to get comfortable on this pillow and kept telling myself it's a good pillow, I just have to get used to it. But after getting such bad night's sleeps and waking up with a sore neck I finally handed it over to my husband. I'm 5 ft 4 and he is nearly 6 ft and has a larger than average frame and he found it to be too high and uncomfortable. The shoulder recess does not really seem to do anything special for this pillow. If you like firm pillows that are really high profile and do not mould to your head or move when you lie on it than this pillow will work for you. Otherwise I very much do not reccommend this pillow.

Wrong information on packaging, much too firm, much too high, only made of foam, does not support head and neck.

Love!! – They say you should change your pillow every 2 years but it's been 4 and a half years and I'm still loving this pillow! It's helped so much with my back pain and is really comfy! Will be purchasing more to replace my current ones in the next 6 months. Show details

Fantastic help from these people – I cannot speak more highly about Michael at Denton, he has done his best to make sure that I am happy with what I have and is very polite and courteous. I would suggest to people that when trying out the pillow, to try it on a bed that is similar to the softness or hardness of the mattress that you have at home. I found that on my harder… Read more

mattress that the pillow that I had chosen was just amazing and the nights sleeps that I had were fantastic, but when I got a new bed which was much softer, it was not so good which means that it is not the pillows fault but what I am sleeping on.. Thankyou Michael and Denton for all your help.. I so appreciate it.

Took a few days to get used to but now is perfect! – Bought the pillow from Pillow Talk as it came highly recommended. Initially had a rough sleep but by the 3rd night it was wonderful! Used it for a few months now. Show details ·  1

Dentons Medi Rest Pillow – I have stiff neck and shoulders both sides, not what I expected at all from the Pillows, seems well made, however not comfortable at all, I bought two, seems a waste of money from what I thought a good product. Show details

Another disappointment – The amount of money I’ve spent on pillows in the last few years is ridiculous! I had high hopes for this one but unfortunately another expensive on that didn’t deliver. Feels different to the demo one, really hard. Plus the smell is pretty unbearable. Wish I read the reviews first Show details

Disappointed cost a fortune – The pillow is comfortable but it does have a horrible bad smell to it. I paid $130 for it at Pillow Talk they told me it’s a very good pillow. Show details

Disappointed with the smell – Medirest pillow is comfortable but the pillow has a mildew smell. Have had it for two weeks now and the odour remains. Have tried airing it in the sun but has not made a difference Show details

Sadly not a match for me – Not for smaller frames like myself (I'm 163cm), gave it a good few months to get use to it but it's too hard for me, and I kept waking up with shoulder and neck pain and headaches. Sadly a waste of money even though I got it on sale at Myer. Show details

Dissapointed, it’s terrible – I found the pillow to be very hard (not like demo in shop) I’ve used it for two and a half hours and I have massive pain up my neck and a headache. The pillow has a strong chemical smell. I’ve gone back to my old memory foam pillow. Very Very disappointed.  Show details

Why change something that was perfect? – Have been using this pillow for 10 years. However have recently bought another new one, and the shape has changed it now has two curved indents on both sides of pillow and all their pillows including medium profile and high profile which I used to like now have an unbearable chemical smell that is hard to tolerate when sleeping on the pillow. Even… Read more

after washing the pillow the smell remained. Have had to throw them away and wasted my money, Denton’s why did you change your pillow. They were perfect they way they were, now I won’t buy another one.

Demo pillows completely different – Demo pillow firm and nice. Actual pillow uselessly soft like a marshmallow. Don't waste your money with these deceptive people. For the price they could get it right. Grrr grr  Show details

Love that pillow! – This pillow is so comfy, my neck felt the relief straight away! I’ve read some good and bad reviews but i decided to give it a go as it was $50 from spotlight. Show details

Perfect pillow – Since becoming pregnant I could not get comfy on my usual side sleeper pillow. In the space of 2 weeks I spent $600 on pillows, a wide range some cheap some $240. 2 tempur memory foam pillow/a body pillow/a target pillow/a wool pillow. All of them gave me such a sore neck I was having to go for massages and had daily headaches. The bed sales lady… Read more

in myer recommended the medirest as she loved it and I have never looked back since buying it. I think it took 2 nights or so to get used to it but my $600 worth of pillows sits in the corner and the medirest is the only one I will use. I simply love it. It’s supportive but still soft and comfortable and the neck support is great. I can manage to side/back and semi-tummy sleep on it comfortably. I can’t beieve a $60 pillow is better than a $240 one!!

Wast of money – Pillow is not comfortable ever after months of use, it won't adjust , need to see chiropractic after use to get next right again. This pillow is not for side sleeper as serjest on box.  Show details

Why people say it's a good pillow? – Not a good pillow. Bought it based on the review on the internet but regret it. The memory foam inside feels very cheap (I have Dentons Impressions infinity and Therapillo High profile pillow so I know what good memory foam feels like) but at least it is not an expensive pillow. It is little higher and firmer than Dentons Imressions Infinity… Read more

pillow (which I find it too cushy and low for a medium profile).

I still get a sore neck and back. I find the contour isn't comfortable since it is a little too deep.

The 'Physio approved' and 'Medi' is just a marketing term used on an ordinary pillow. Nothing is special at all with this pillow.

And also as for the other reviewer said about this pillow feeling like a brick, it isn't true.

Finally a good nights rest – It has taken me ages to find a pillow that was finally as comfortable as this one. I am relieved to have found it. it remains cool even tho the temperature may get hot and i dont need to adjust it often.  Show details

best pillow for neck pain – I had tried so many pillows including most recent Denton High profile, but no one is like Medi rest, though High profile looks pretty similar but I got more stiffness in my neck after using it so I got back to my Medi rest, even I have took it with me to my holidays, can get on special from Myer aprox $56.  Show details

We've all got one – I've had this pillow for 2 years and it's really helped my neck and back problems, especially as a side sleeper. My wife has recently been taking my dentons pillow, and now I have had to buy one for her as well. The quality of this pillow is better than the other 'memory pillows' available on the market, which I have tried and are too 'malleable' and don't hold their structure. You must pay for quality if you want a quality nights sleep.  Show details

I am so relieved – This pillow stopped me snoring, I will never go back to feather or polyester pillows! I'm 50 kilo female this pillow is comfortable I was concerned it would be hard to adjust or too firm for me, but after the first night I felt more rested and have been happy so far for a month. I sell pillows and beds, I thought I should try this pillow even… Read more

though its not my company's brand, because of customer feedback and its popularity. I'm relieved it was money very well spent.

After years of searching, Best Pillow Ever! – This pillow has been great, I have tried everything from expensive Dunlop Therpillow to a USA import latex and this is perfect... Never ever looking back... Will be getting another!

Relief – A friend reccomended this pillow after I kept wasting my money on the wrong pillow. I got the Denton Medi pillow for $60. The relief is amazing. So supportive of neck & shoulders. Waking up with no pain or headache. I feel happy putting my head on it & happier still when I wake up.

Not so Comfortable – I have been using contour pillows for 15 years and always had memory foam. I decided to give this a go against my better judgement. It feels like you are sleeping on a rolled up towel. I've had consistent headaches since using this pillow. Its horrid. If you suffer from neck pain or headaches this pillow will make it worse.

Don't give up on it straight away. Great pillow and value – I bought this recently as I had a neck injury from the gym and was intending to get a new pillow anyway. I am a side sleeper and occasional back sleeper. I purchased the pillow after reading these reviews. At first it felt a bit firm and high but with any new pillow you need to persist until you adapt to it. By the third night I was converted, I… Read more ·  2

am sleeping really really well and according to my partner I am not snoring and my breathing sounds a lot healthier. It can be turned around depending on how large your frame is. I am a largish frame - 187cm, 90kgs and I prefer the lower side. The pillow feels a bit softer than when purchased which is good. Would highly recommend this.

At last, a good night's sleep – I had tried many pillows and been unable to find one to suit but was always waking with a stiff neck or pain. From the moment I bought the Medi Rest things changed. It took a couple of sleeps to get used to (maybe because I was unfamiliar with the firm feeling) but I have finally found "the one". I have gone from waking several times during the… Read more

night to sleeping all the way through. I love putting my head on this pillow every night. I don't usually write reviews but if there's anyone out there who is tired of looking for a good pillow, give this one a try. I am a relatively small person 5'2" and 51kgs but the dual profiles accomodate most people. I find this pillow very, very comfortable.

Best anti snoring/ anti obstructing pillow – I bought this pillow specifically for my husband who snores and has sleep apnoea. He has used a dental device for the apnoea for many years which works well, but with the addition of this pillow there is virtually no snoring noise at all, as long as he keeps his shoulders in the special groove, and hence his head correctly supported in the middle… Read more

of the pillow. I occasionally adjust his head while he is sleeping if it has migrated off centre! I have since bought one for myself (I use the lower profile side) and one for my son. The pillows are made of firm foam and hence keep their shape and keep the head well supported with airways free and open - they also take a bit of pressure off the shoulders when side sleeping. I bought at David Jones for the cheapest price. $69 I think. Worth the investment. Shoulder groove to keep head correctly positioned. Option of higher or lower profile on either side of pillow. Nothing

Works quickly on sore backs and necks and stops headaches – My boyfriend ended up in hospital with severe migraines and after a week in the neuro ward, he left with no solution. A visit to the physio then put him onto this pillow and his migraine cleared up almost immediately. As a result my younger brother and a good friend of mine who also suffer from migraines and bad back/neck pain have bought this… Read more

pillow and have also had their headaches clear up within days! The money saved on countless pain killers, hospital and doctors visits makes this pillow worth every cent! They are very comfy and last a long time. They sell these at Harris Scarfe and they ALWAYS seem to be having a sale - we picked up a few for around $50 High quality, very good control of headaches and back/neck pain

Love these pillows – We are on our 3rd set of Dentons pillows. Absolutely love them and have difficulty sleeping on anything else. They smell a bit when you first get them as they are latex, however if you leave them out in the sunshine and fresh air (not to hot though) for a day the smell goes. They don't collapse like other memory foam products and hold their… Read more

shape for the life of the pillow. We use pillow protectors as well as the protector they come in and get a few years out of ours.

Once you have slept on one of these pillows you won't go back to anything else.

This pillow saved my neck! – Before buying this pillow I was using a very old Denton that served me well but I started developing neck pain and found that after buying this it almost instantly disappeared. Now I can sleep all night and not have a pain in my neck upon waking. It serves me very well because I am a side sleeper and hence need the larger profile to support my… Read more

head and neck. The lower profile side is also comfortable when sleeping on my back. All round winner! A little pricey but worth it.

Didn't work for me – The pillow is very firm, which is causing a very strong neck pain and upper back pain. Waste of money.  Show details