HoMedics SQM-N1 Squish Massaging Neck Pillow
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Customer Reviews of HoMedics SQM-N1 Squish Massaging Neck Pillow
Customer Review: a great gizmo
Summary: 5 Stars
For those like me who tend to carry tension in the neck area, this is a marvelous invention, especially while at the computer; it sits comfortably on one's shoulders and around the neck, and is definitely an aid to relaxing the affected muscles, and relieving stress. I use it for the hour or so when I'm at the computer late at night after work, and it helps me to go to sleep free from that dreaded stiff and achy feeling.
Occasionally I put it between the chair and the small of my back, and it works wonders for any stiffness there as well, and could even also be used as a foot rest.
Its blue fabric is a "high-dernier nylon-spandex blend with high-fill EPS beads", and is aptly named "Squish". Deliciously silky soft, it also keeps its shape; if you carefully examine the filling with your fingers, it consists of teeny tiny round beads, so small that you can hardly feel them, and it is these beads (along with the spandex in the fiber) that gives this pillow its ability to be so incredibly soft, and to bounce back into its U shape.
Because I want my HoMedics pillow to last a long time and be as hygienic as possible, I keep it in a cotton pillow-case, which may not look as nice, but is serviceable and the "Squish" works just as well with the covering.
At the end of each U side there is a plastic circle, approximately 1 and 3/8 in diameter. One end is for the batteries (you'll need 4 AA batteries) and the other is to turn it on.
There is a humming noise that comes with it, which since it is near one's ears, it is very audible...sounding rather like a single engine airplane flying overhead. I'm usually very sensitive to sound, but don't mind this steady hum at all...its steadiness might even be part of the relaxation.
Anything that reduces stress without any medicinal/chemical additives is a boon to mankind, and this gizmo is an excellent value.
Customer Review: Not what I expected, but still nice
Summary: 3 Stars
I received this product as a birthday present after adding it to my Amazon wish list. It isn't quite what I expected -- the product description is correct, but I made incorrect assumptions based on other Homedics products I had tried. It is ONLY a vibrating pillow; there isn't any additional "massage" (rolling or kneading) action. And I found the vibration to be fairly weak, even on the "high" setting. It makes a pretty loud humming noise and is pretty bulky, so I can't imagine using it at work as other reviewers have suggested.
I frequently get tension headaches and stiffness in my shoulders, which is why I was interested in this product. When I tried it for the first time, I was skeptical it would work, because as I mentioned there was really no "massage" action. However, when I took it off after about 10 minutes, the muscles in my neck and shoulders did feel more relaxed. The effects lasted for a couple hours too, unlike other massagers I've used. And unlike other "squishy" pillows I've seen in stores, it is a good, comfortable size that would probably work well on an airplane or long car trip (although I haven't tried that yet). I tried using the vibration on my lower back as well, but didn't have as much luck -- because of the curvature of my back, it was hard to find a good position.
Bottom line: it's a good product for the price, but don't expect anything more than a simple vibrating pillow.
Customer Review: Overstuffed and comfy, but NOT suitable for travel
Summary: 4 Stars
The first thing I noticed when I received the Squish is how BIG it is! I bought it for the purpose of plane travel, and this pillow is seriously 2-3 times the size of a travel pillow. It is overstuffed.
Which is great news if you want to use it lying down, or even (as I did) as a substitute seat cushion (I used it like a coccyx suspending donut cushion, and it worked crudely but it worked!) With its donut shape, it also works surprisingly well as a substitute for a regular pillow when sleeping, especially if you are having trouble sleeping and need to find a strange angle to get comfortable.
It was comfy to use in a recliner around my neck while watching TV. It is IMPOSSIBLe to use it sitting in an average pitch flight seat and be comfortable. It is also VERY UNCOMORTABLE to use in other normal non-reclinig seat positions.
Also, because it's so overstuffed and big, it is unwieldy to take onto planes. It much squishier than other similar pillows and has a lot of other unexpected uses so I give it 4 stars, but it is definitely NOT suited for travel like I intended. I'll buy a (more expesnive) travel pillow and use this around the house.
I never tested the massage function, but even w/o it, for the price of roughly $15, it's not a bad deal.
Customer Review: Disappointed..
Summary: 1 Stars
I love Homedics, I own the Quad Roller 400 (which is amazing btw), but thats another review, that being said, I was really looking forward to an awesome neck massage from this company. Three things annoyed me so much that I returned it to Amazon.
1. The material snagged when I took it out of the box. THAT won't work at my house. I shouldnt have to treat it like a pair of silk pantyhose to keep it looking nice. Its a pillow!
2. It is way to thick for my tastes, my earlobes were touching the pillow, and the buzzing noise was most annoying as well. It should be thinner and more adjustable like a bean bag.
3. The vibration itself was lame and I couldn't get the vibrator situated to the side of my neck without turning the thing every which way, then, when I did get it there, my chin was way up in the air because the pillow is so thick.
So, as you can tell, I can not recommend this product. Although, Homedics, if youre reading this, contact me, I have a great idea for soothing that area of the body :)
Customer Review: Official HoMedics Reply!
Summary: 5 Stars
This information is sent in response to the "review" of Teenertot. I'm John Wettlaufer, the Consumer Relations Manager for HoMedics, Inc. We have read the review about the fire and our product could not have caused this fire. Our product contains two C batteries which will not cause a fire. We have sold many of these products (and other products with batteries) and have never heard of anything even remotely like this happening. When we tried to contact Teenertot (real name withheld)and her insurance company, who is investigating the fire regarding this matter, they refused to give us any information. We investigated the matter ourselves and learned that the Los Angeles Fire Marshall has deemed this fire as "Arching of an electrical outlet situated behind the
sofa". The cause and origin expert has confirmed that our product did not cause the fire. We will be requesting that Amazon and Teenertot immediately withdraw this review. HoMedics prides itself on providing safe, useful products and stands behind those products 100%.