2024-11-23T13:27:17.069Z
5 pro tips for buying a mattress online
Gone are the days where we had to go to a mattress store and lie self-consciously on the showroom beds. Now, you can order a mattress at the tap of a button and it'll arrive rolled and boxed on your doorstep.
However, there are some things you should know before buying a bed from the world wide web. Here are our top tips on how to buy a mattress online.
1. Consider your sleep position
Your mattress needs to be soft or firm enough to suit your preferred sleep position. For example, the best mattresses for side sleepers will be softer than the best mattresses for stomach sleepers as those who sleep on their front need firmer support.
2. Pick the right firmness
Not only does your sleep position determine how firm your mattress should be, but your body types determines it, too. For example, lightweight sleepers (those who weigh under 130lbs, will need something softer than average bodies or those who weigh over 250lbs.
3. Think about your sleep issues
Look for a mattress with features designed to solve a certain issue. If you sleep hot, try one of the best cooling mattresses. If you're constantly disturbed by the movements of a restless partner, buy a mattress with better motion isolation.
4. Choose the right material
The best memory foam mattresses are great for pressure relief and cushioning comfort, while the best hybrid mattresses combine the softness of foam with the breathable support of an innerspring mattress. Meanwhile, eco-conscious shoppers can go for a durable latex bed found in our best organic mattress guide.
5. Look for a sleep trial
The majority of the best mattresses in a box come with a sleep trial, which allows you to literally sleep on your purchase for a number of nights (the average is 100 nights, but some go up to a whole year).
2024-11-23T13:18:58.604Z
Hello and welcome
Claire Davies, Senior Sleep Editor, Tom's Guide
Good morning - thanks for joining my live guide to the best hybrid mattresses you can buy over Black Friday. I’m continually asked to recommend hybrid mattresses - I’m a qualified sleep coach, and my job as Senior Sleep Editor at Tom’s Guide means I’ve slept on a lot of different options.
So, seeing as lots of people are looking to buy one in the Black Friday sales, and there are a lot of deals around, I thought I’d guide you, live, through the next week of deals. My goal is to help you choose the right hybrid mattress for your needs and budget - and to save money while you’re at it. Let’s go!
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