BedBoss Sleep Vibes 0 Home Mattresses Adjustable Beds Pillows & More Dog Beds Sleep 101 Support The Bed Boss Mattress Firmness Scale We recommend you read the following advice before you make a decision when purchasing your next mattress. Best Mattress For Side Sleepers As a side sleeper, you should seek a soft or medium-soft mattress (2 - 6 on the firmness scale) that gently gives beneath the weight of your body. Your ideal mattress is responsive and delivers contouring support, softly sinking in and forming to your body’s natural curvature. Choose a mattress with a cushioning layer on top that softly hugs you, correcting your pelvic rotation and helping you to maintain a straight spine. Once your spine is aligned and relaxed, stress and pressure will melt from your body. You will wake up feeling renewed. Memory or latex foam mattresses with high-density base foam layers are ideal, as are hybrid mattresses, which unite the traditional support of springs and pressure-relieving memory foam. Recommended Mattresses for Side Sleepers Revolution Hybrid 3.5 Prosperity + Gel 3 Crown 4 Elite 4 Prestige 5 Reflection 5 Rejuvenate 5.5 Heir ET 6 Best Mattress For Stomach Sleepers Stomach sleeping weakens spinal alignment and frequently induces lower back pain. If you sleep on your stomach, choose a firm mattress that won’t yield beneath the weight of your body. Choose a firm or medium-firm mattress (6 - 9 on the firmness scale) for ample support, which enables natural alignment by bracing you rather than letting you sink in. Your ideal mattress will prevent overarching of your spine’s natural curve. Consider a hybrid mattress with individually pocketed springs for a supportive foundation and even weight distribution. Back and stomach sleeper’s bodies cover a wide surface area of the mattress, making them prone to sleeping hot. If you sleep hot, choose a mattress with a top cooling gel or heat-dissipating foam layer and moisture-wicking cover to keep cool at night. See our recommendations for hot sleepers for further information. Recommended Mattresses for Stomach Sleepers Reflection 5 Rejuvenate 5.5 Heir ET 6 Heavenly Hybrid 7 Select 8 Endurance 8.5 Best Mattress For Back Sleepers What benefits should a back sleeper look for in a mattress? Natural and neutral alignment of your head, neck, and spine and lower back support. As a back sleeper, avoid stiff, unyielding spring mattresses that push against your spine. Avoid super soft mattresses that won’t adequately support your back. Choose a mattress that is medium-firm (5 - 7 on the firmness scale) with curvy support. Two to three inches of cushiony memory foam or latex layered on top of high-density foam will offer ample, flexible support. Hybrid mattresses are ideal, too, layering memory foam and individually pocketed springs that deliver consistent, responsive support across the length of the body. Recommended mattress For Back Sleepers Reflection 5 Rejuvenate 5.5 Heir ET 6 Dreamer Plus 6 Heavenly Hybrid 7 Select 8 Endurance 8.5 Best Mattress For Couples When making a purchase together, couples should look for a mattress that reduces motion transfer and accommodates differences in body temperature. The ideal mattress for couples will minimize motion transfer by two means: (1) absorbing movement and (2) preventing the aches and pains that stimulate restless motion. Choose a medium-firm mattress (5 - 7 on the firmness scale) that’s simultaneously firm and soft and capable of catering to multiple physiques and sleep styles. Memory foam cradles the body to deter tossing and turning. Alternatively, if one partner prefers less of a cradling sensation, a hybrid mattress is a great compromise. Recommended Mattresses For Couples Reflection 5 Rejuvenate 5.5 Heir Et 6 Heavenly Hybrid 7 Best Mattress For Hot Sleepers Hot sleepers should seek temperature-sensitive mattresses designed with cooling fabrics and foams. Avoid thick, soft mattresses that hug you excessively, trapping heat and limiting airflow around your body. Choose mattresses with natural latex and gel-infused or heat-dissipating foam top layers. Your ideal mattress mindfully layers foams to circulate air, actively releasing heat from between the layers. Keep in mind that cover fabric can facilitate cool and comfortable sleep. Natural covers like cotton, wool, and bamboo improve breathability. Additionally, wool and bamboo covers carry moisture-wicking properties, drawing perspiration away from your body. Recommended Mattresses For Hot Sleepers Revolution Hybrid 3.5 Reflection 5 Rejuvenate 5.5 Heavenly Hybrid 7 Select 8 Temperature responsive. Treated with EverCool for dynamic cooling effect. Moisture-control, waterproof protection, and allergen resistance. Securely fits mattresses 10” to 17” using spandex and Hold-Tight elastic. Best Mattress For Big Boned People (over 230 pounds) Choose a mattress constructed with high-density foam to prevent body impressions or innerspring coils to optimally elevate your body. Mattresses with latex layers will resist softening, retaining firmness and elasticity over time for perpetual “bounce back.” Seek a medium or medium-firm (5 - 7 on the firmness scale) mattress with at least 12 inches of thickness for adequate support. As a rule of thumb, the higher your body mass index (BMI), the firmer your mattress should be. Hybrid mattresses are an ideal choice, as individually pocketed springs support and strengthen the mattress while relieving your pressure points. If you sleep hot, see our hot sleeper recommendations. Recommended Mattresses For Big-Boned People Reflection 5 Rejuvenate 5.5 Heir ET 6 Heavenly Hybrid 7 Select 8 Endurance 8.5 Prosperity 3 Revolution Hybrid 3.5 Crown 4 Elite 4 Prestige 5 Rejuvenate 5.5 Heir ET 6 Best Mattress For Small & Light People Lightweight sleepers (under 130 pounds) may experience feelings of being forcefully pushed up by or sleeping on top of their mattresses. As a result of less body fat, you are more sensitive to pressure and a firm mattress won’t effectively relieve your pressure points. Common issues include numb and tingling hips and shoulders. To sleep comfortably, choose a soft or medium-soft (2 - 5 on the firmness scale) mattress with soft, cushioning comfort layers. As a rule of thumb, the lower your BMI, the softer your mattress should be. A cushiony top layer will have you feeling like you’re sleeping on a cloud. 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