I’m always looking for ways to both sleep better and sit better. I’m not a good sleeper, and I slouch.

That’s why when I saw BackJoy at a recent startup event, I jumped on it. They’re a startup themselves, and they’ve got two pretty cool products.

First I’ll start with their SitSmart seat that you can use with any chair. It’s surprisingly comfortable. And it’s supposed to help improve your posture and lessen back strain. I’ve had back issues, so I’m always looking for innovative solutions. I found that SitSmart works best on hard chairs. If the chair is too soft, it doesn’t work quite as well.

Overall, it’s a very well made product. I’ve been using it for a couple weeks, and I’m happy with how it feels and supports my back. One thing though, it hasn’t kept me from slouching. I need to find another solution for that.

Next comes the pillow that aligns your back when you sleep. I’ve been using it for the past two weeks, and it’s really nice. Very well made, comfortable, and just the right height. Many pillows are too thin or too thick, and they put your neck at an awkward angle. BackJoy’s Pillow solves this problem. See the diagram below…

NOTE: We received free samples of their products for this review.