A pillow apparatus includes a first cover including a first perimeter. The pillow apparatus also includes a second cover including a second perimeter. At least a portion of the first perimeter is coupled to at least a portion of the second perimeter forming a cavity between the first cover and the second cover. The pillow apparatus further includes a core frame positioned within the cavity. A core frame perimeter of the core frame is coupled to at least one of the first cover or the second cover. In addition, the pillow apparatus includes a core cushion retained by the core frame. The pillow apparatus includes a peripheral cushion retained by the core frame and at least partially surrounding the core cushion. The core cushion has a firmness that is greater than a firmness of the peripheral cushion.