SeatSleeper Travel Pillow Alternative Stops Bobbing | Airplane Head Straps and Car Support Band | Great on Travel Upright | Super Comfy Neck Support | Small & Compact

Tried every travel pillow.. inc all the weird shaped ones.. all have the same problem: they don't keep your head from falling forward, so you always wake up - and that sudden fall forward is what wakes you up, and you're usually in pain from having your neck bent forward. This simple device attaches to the front of the headrest (most planes have semi-detached headrests mounted to the front of the seat so you do not have to put the strap around the back of the seat itself into the person behind you's space), and it keeps your head from falling forward. Voila. Sleeping soundly upright on a plane. Here're details of what worked for me: This is great for domestic flights where you can't recline (either because the seat doesn't actually recline, or because the space between seats is so tight that it's simply awful of you to recline and crush the person behind you.) I used it on two 13 hour Etihad flights. Those seats actually reclined, like you know how all airplane seats used to actually recline 30 years ago before they started trying to use flights as human-to-sardine converters. And this device works even more beautifully on seats that actually recline. The strap is long so you can configure it however you want- it works if you have it over your forehead, covering your eyes, or even down on your chin itself. It also can be attached by coming down over the top of the headrest, or coming up from below the headrest. It depends on your height. Shorter ppl might find attaching it from the top better. I found it better to put the strap in from the bottom of the headrest and then run it upwards so that the cushy part hangs over the top. (Should've taken a photo because that might make no sense without a visual.) Make sure you really lift off the headrest and get the strap secured in there otherwise it'll just keep slipping out. Don't worry- nobody's fingers ever go in those spaces so they're not icky or anything. The only downside to this is that once it's secured inside the headrest the adjustable part is inaccessible, so you have to adjust, insert, try, and repeat as many times as necessary to get the correct length for your comfort. For a 5+ hour flight spending 5 to 10 minutes getting it right is sooooo worth being able to sleep. It would be an improvement on the design if the adjustment buckles were closer to the front or closer to the cushy part. If your headrest has wings, you don't need a pillow if you make the strap tight enough. I used a regular generic u-shaped travel pillow positioned in front of my neck (not from the back because those pillows are always too fat behind my neck) and wrapping around the sides of my neck- that kept my head from moving sideways, and the strap kept my head upright. It's necessary to have side support with this thing (or with any pillow) so that your neck stays straight, but of course every other pillow in the market provides side support, and then you combine with this strap for the front support. The whole thing is soft and squishy and rolls up really tiny taking up maybe 3 inches of space or so, so bringing it along with your pillow is easy. I was really worried that I'd have to keep this strap really tight on my head for it to work, and I'd end up with a headache, but I kept the strap a little looser than I thought I'd need it, and the straps are stretchy so there's give, and I adjusted the length so that my head was able to move forward/backward maybe half an inch or so, and that's nowhere near enough for my head to "fall" or have any sudden movement, or to wake me up. And it was perfect- didn't squeeze my head or cause any discomfort. And the padded section is very thickly padded, so extra soft and extremely comfortable. The padded section is also very long so there was never any concern about my head ending up resting against the strap itself- the padding goes allll the way around front and sides of your head. Also, if you're sideways in the seat, leaning against the window, with your legs stretched out across the other 2 seats (which is pretty typical for passengers on emptier long haul flights), this strap works as well to keep your head against the seat, even though you're positioned sideways. After spending the 5 mins at the beginning finding the correct length i needed, the only issue I had was that I actually was able to sleep for hours, and comfortably on the plane ride, which meant I didn't get up and move around as much as I should have, so circulation became an issue. But really, that's only an issue because this device worked really well. This device - just a simple ordinary cushy strap - makes all those other complicated devices laughable. The simplest solution is always the best.

My daughter first suggested this for us to get for our trip to Europe. We had a nine hour flight. I’ve tried the pillows before and I feel like my Neck is not supported. This eye mask connects to the back of the seat. I use this to keep the light out and keep my head from bobbing around. It worked very well and I got quite a few hours of sleep! Several people on the plane asked us where we bought this. I would definitely recommend it. It is easily adjustable for different head sizes. It also has two different sides that touch your face/eyes. There’s a soft side and then there is a fluffy side that is also soft.

I initially thought it was kind of a pointless buy, but it actually works—it keeps your head from bopping around more than I expected. It’s comfortable and can double as an eye mask, which is a nice bonus. The only drawback is that it’s a bit finicky to get set up.

I really loved using this tethered eye mask on a ten hour overnight flight. I needed only a minute or two to install it and adjust it to my size. It fit onto the headrest so was not visible to the passenger seated behind me. Combined with the U-shaped pillow provided by the airline, and with my economy seat reclined, I found this soft textured eye mask remarkably comfortable for sleeping or just for resting while enjoying audio entertainment. With my face cradled in it, I was able to sleep peacefully with no risk of lurching sideways. It packs down small into a light carry bag and takes up hardly any room in my hand baggage. This is a real winner and will come with me for all future overnight flights. I would give it ten stars if possible!

Adjustable. Works ok. Improvement advise: instead of the fluffy side maybe replace it with satin so it doesnt leave marks on the face.

Wack. Took them on my Red Eye thinking I'd be able to sleep on the plane finally. Nope! They didn't make the adjustable elastic long enough to strap around my head and the seat back! And I didn't fly First Class so it's not like it was an extra thick plane seat. It was coach on Southwest. By the way, I have a little head. Hats are always too big on me so it's not my head.

I pair this with a couple other items for sleeping on the plane and it's an absolute game changer. I lost this on my last flight and had to buy another one. It doesn't take up that much room and keep your head where it should be not bobbing around. I pair this with a eye mask and a neck pillow.

This thing worked ! I bought it for an overnight flight to southeast asia and used it multiple times. I was able to just hook it over the adjustable headrest and honestly got close to 7/8 hours of sleep. Used a cheap neck pillow from Temu and my regular sleep mask, then this would just hold my head in place so I could sleep without being moved around. I ended up flipping it backwards because the texture left an imprint on my forehead, but the other side was velvety soft so no issues there. I looked ridiculous but who cares ? I was sleeping while my husband suffered on a redeye. Plus it is so small and easy to pack. Definitely keeping this and bringing it on all long flights from now on.

I've used this everytime I fly now, what a great simple invention, comfortable and stops that roll forward waking you up from sleep

Works

Not had chance to use this yet but hopefully it will be good to use on long flights

This is a thin piece of fabric with an elastic band and adjustable buckle. Plus side is that it takes very little room in my luggage. Downside is it’s not worth the price. Plus, it only works on some seat backs. If the shape is not right, it slides off. Especially if you try to put around the headrests that move up and down and have the side flaps, I’m afraid it’ll sling shot itself off and hit someone. If the seat is not tapered at the top, It works okay. But, the elastic is not long enough. I was able to add length by sewing more elastic to extend it but I shouldn’t have to do that. I ended up getting another head strap that attaches more securely to the seat head rest (the type that moves up and down), but I still bring this along since some flights don’t have the headrest and this takes so little space.

Really helped me sleep. I have always struggled with the pillows and this is much better.