A Few Things to Keep in Mind When Buying a Mattress at a Local Mattress Sale

When you’re just starting out shopping for a new mattress, it may initially feel overwhelming. After all, there are so many choices at the local stores and always seems to be a different Sacramento mattress sale. You may be tempted just to want to get it over with and walk out with one of the first few mattresses you’ve tested.

Mattress experts, however, say that selecting mattresses should take some time to ensure you get the right one for you and your family. When you think about it, you spend about a third of your life sleeping, so it’s only sensible that you buy a comfortable mattress. Here are some tips that can help you buy the right one.

Who will use the mattress?

First, consider who will sleep on the mattress. While memory foam and latex mattresses are ideal for adults, toddlers who have lighter frames are better off using a bed with a box-spring support system to support their developing spines.

Second, keep in mind that your mattress should be at least eight inches longer than the tallest person using it. If you are sharing it with someone, you and your partner should be able to lie down side by side with your hands behind your head without touching each other.

Ensuring Optimum Comfort

While comfort is certainly a matter of personal preference, the perfect mattress for each individual is one that provides optimum pressure relief at the feet, hips, shoulders and head. It should also be able to support your body weight and conform to your shape. The best way to find out is to test the mattress for at least 20 minutes in your usual sleeping position.

When Sharing Your Mattress

Ideally, if you are sharing your mattress, you need to make sure both of you are happy with your choice as one person’s ideal bed could be another person’s backache. For starters, people who sleep on their stomach often find a memory foam will envelope their front and may feel uncomfortable. If you’re often hot when sleeping, or you live in a humid area, latex or memory foam may make you sweat even more. If your preferences don’t match, consider an air-filled mattress with dual chambers or suitable single mattresses.

Is it time to change your mattress?

If you have been on the fence about changing your mattress, then here’s a few quick questions to help you figure out if it’s time to switch. Do you find that you often toss and turn, and generally have trouble sleeping? Do you wake up with neck or lower back pain? Have you slept better in someone else’s bed? Remember that over time, mattresses can develop sagging or lumpy spots that can cause discomfort and disrupt your sleep. If you’ve answered yes to some or all of the questions, it may be high time to start looking around Sacramento for a mattress that provides the comfort and support you need.

Sources:

How to Pick Your Perfect Mattress, WebMD.com

Choosing the Best Mattress, bettersleep.org