Dr. Dakota Chin Pillow - not in Business?

[Viraj3474]

I use the Eliminator, but I removed the foam and packed it with buckwheat hulls instead.

I didn't order the Eliminator because the reviews said the straps don't hold up. There wasn't just one complaint either. Either you haven't had that problem or you had a fix for it. Please post back about this. I would really like to try the chin pillow. Thanks much.

[Viraj3474]

Viraj3474, before you discount all chin straps, take a look at the Knightsbridge Dual Band. It has a completely different design than the standard neoprene ones that wrap around the tip of your chin and push your jaw into your jaw joint. Chin pillows/cervical collars do seem to work for some people, but I think it is very hard to get the size right so it works but doesn't push your head back to an extent to which is uncomfortable. At least that is my experience.

Sorry for not replying back sooner. I use the Phillips Responics Premium black chin strap. It was the only one I could use that wouldn't hurt my jaw, so this isn't why I want to give up chin straps. I can wear it with good results. I would like to switch out of chin straps purely due to hair problems. VAIN . . . I know! But hair problems ARE valid, especially if I can find something that works just as well as my Responics chin strap. Then it's a win-win situation. Thanks for writing though. I'll keep the Knightsbridge strap in mind as a possible alternative.

[ragtopcircus]

I use the Eliminator, but I removed the foam and packed it with buckwheat hulls instead.

I didn't order the Eliminator because the reviews said the straps don't hold up. There wasn't just one complaint either. Either you haven't had that problem or you had a fix for it. Please post back about this. I would really like to try the chin pillow. Thanks much.

I haven’t had any trouble with the strap holding up.

Actually, I suspect the Eliminator and Dakota are exactly the same, and the Asian supplier will happily embroider whatever name you want if you order a batch.

[djont57]

No, they are completely different in how the straps attach to the pillow. I've had 2 Eliminators; the velcro keeps pulling away from the pillow. Dakota doesn't have velcro attached to the pillow cover, hence nothing to separate. ( A forum member sent me a Dr. Dakota that wasn't working for him. I like it better than the Eliminator.)

[Viraj3474]

No, they are completely different in how the straps attach to the pillow. I've had 2 Eliminators; the velcro keeps pulling away from the pillow. Dakota doesn't have velcro attached to the pillow cover, hence nothing to separate. ( A forum member sent me a Dr. Dakota that wasn't working for him. I like it better than the Eliminator.)

It’s a real loss to us who would like to purchase the Eliminator but won’t take the chance due to reviews like yours! All the company needs to do is read the reviews on the Eliminator and FIX THE DOGGONE THING! Maybe the Dr. Dakota people will start up again. I don’t know what magic Ragtopcircus does on the Eliminator he or she owns. I guess I will wait and see what the future holds. There’s always the cervical collar thing to try I guess. Meanwhile Merry Christmas ya ‘all.