Epilepsy Anti-Suffocation Pillows (often shortened to epilepsy pillow) are breathable, which helps allow free air flow, and for fluids to drain away.
For people with epilepsy, a seizure in bed might pose a risk of suffocation through restriction of breathing if the seizure pushes the person’s face into the pillow. Using an Anti-Suffocation Pillow (epilepsy pillow) can help ensure that breathing doesn’t become obstructed during a seizure, enhancing individuals’ safety and offering reassurance to families and carers.
Studies have shown that up to 45% of people with epilepsy mainly have seizures during the night. So if you worry about you or your loved one having a seizure during the night, the Epilepsy Anti-Suffocation Pillow can help put an end to your worries… meaning you will also benefit from a more restful nights’ sleep.
- Made of a special material, which ensures that breathing won’t be restricted if you or your loved one has a seizure during the night
- Reduces the risk of SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy), meaning that you can sleep soundly knowing that you or your loved one will be safe
- The pillow is deliberately firm in order to reduce the risk of suffocation, if a seizure occurs at night
- Recommended by the British Epilepsy Society, for extra peace of mind
We recommend using our anti-suffocation pillowcase with this product.
This product is not suitable for children under the age 6 years.
Please see our paediatric pillow anti-suffocation pillow.
Please note: For hygiene reasons, we cannot accept returns of this epilepsy pillow unless faulty.
Ethel –
Wouldn’t be without it now – we all sleep a bit better for having it.
Bought this for my son, now 18. He’s had epilepsy all his life but recently has had more night time seizures. Respite told us about these pillows as I’d not heard of them!
I thought it seemed quite solid and the ‘new’ smell took a while to evaporate but he is very happy to use it.
Review by Ethel
Nicky –
Great quality, value & peace of mind
This is the second anti suffocation pillow we’ve bought for our son, who has night time seizures. All in all, it’s a great buy. It’s higher quality and less expensive than our previous one. Very, very pleased and reassured that it will make our son’s nights safer