Tips Choosing A Right Mattress

Choosing the right mattress can be difficult, but it is important to make sure you find a mattress that is comfortable and provides the support your body needs. Finding the right mattress can have life-changing results because your sleeping surface can greatly diminish body pain and aches, improve blood circulation, and help you get that quality sleep you need so you can be rested and focused during the day. 

Here are some tips to help you choose the right mattress. 

Determine Your Budget 

Mattresses come in a wide range of prices, so it is important to determine how much you are willing to spend before you start shopping. With this in mind, it is important not to settle for the cheapest mattress you can find. It is much better to save up a little bit longer and invest in a good quality NZ-made mattress. This is especially true considering that good mattresses can be a 7-10 year investment. Buying cheap can mean buying again in the near future, and this can be a lot more expensive than investing in something of premium quality. 

Consider Your Sleeping Position

Different mattresses are designed to provide support for different sleeping positions, such as back, side, or stomach sleeping. Here is a quick reference for the right type of mattress for each sleeping position.

• Back Sleepers: A Medium to firm support mattress for proper spine alignment.

• Side Sleepers: A softer mattress that can cushion shoulders or hips. Memory foam can be a good option.

• Stomach Sleepers: Firm mattresses are ideal to properly support the neck and back.

• Combination Sleepers: Choose a responsive mattress that can adapt to different sleeping positions. 

Consider Your Comfort Preferences

Mattresses come in different firmness levels and materials, so it is important to consider your personal comfort preferences when choosing a mattress. One important consideration in terms of comfort is the mattress materials, which can have such a huge impact on the feel of the mattress. Here are some examples.

• Memory Foam Mattress: Good for pressure relief and ideal for cold climates because it traps warmth.

• Pocket Spring Mattress: Individual springs in individual pockets provide minimum partner disturbance.  Also, pocket springs which targeted support to different areas of your body with multi-zoning spring arrangement, ensuring proper spinal alignment and pressure relief.

• Innerspring Mattress: Offers a more bouncy feel and offers more airflow, making it ideal for warm weather climates.

• Hybrid Mattress - Made from a combination of coils and material (different density of foam layers) to offer good comfort, lots of support, and lots of airflow.

Test The Mattress

It is advised to test out a mattress before purchasing to make sure it feels comfortable and provides the support you need. Most mattress retailers will allow you to test out a mattress in-store or provide a trial period for you to test the mattress in your own home.

Yes, it is always recommended to test a mattress by lying and sitting on it. Simply feeling the mattress with your hands isn’t enough to get an accurate idea of the firmness or feel of the mattress.  The mattress may also feel comfortable when you are sitting on it, but it may not be as comfortable when you are lying down. 

By testing the mattress properly, you can get a better sense of how comfortable and supportive it will be for you when you are sleeping. It is also important to test the mattress in different positions, such as on your back, side, and stomach, to ensure that it provides adequate support for your sleep style.

Buy a Quality NZ-Made Mattress: Budget Beds NZ

If you are still having a tough time finding the perfect mattress, we welcome you to check out our range at Budget Beds NZ online or visit our store in Penrose. Our mattress consultants can make some good recommendations for you and will help you choose a mattress that will benefit your body, your preferred sleep position, and your budget perfectly.

Contact Budget Beds now to find out more about our available mattresses size or to buy yours and get it delivered anywhere in New Zealand.