Sleeping on the wrong mattress can lead to all sorts of issues that extend far beyond nighttime discomfort. Healthy sleep habits have been shown to lower the risk of many serious medical conditions and even lengthen your lifespan. A good night’s rest starts with having the right mattress for your body type and sleep preferences. But with so many mattress types on the market today, it’s hard to know what to look for. “One of the most important things to look for in a mattress is proper support,” says Dr. Robert Koser, a Chiropractic Physician at the Laser Spine Institute. “A quality mattress may sometimes cost you more, but it’s an investment worth making for your overall health and well-being.”
Some Key Features to Consider
Mattress Type Foam? Coil? Hybrid? Pillowtop? There are pros and cons to each different mattress type, but the best one for you comes down to personal preference. Which one feels most comfortable? Once you decide which type is right for you, it should help narrow your search considerably. Return and Warranty Policies Even if you get to feel the mattress on a showroom floor, it’s impossible to know whether you’ll still be satisfied after sleeping on it for several nights or weeks. Many mattress companies offer a trial period during which you can return the mattress if you’re not satisfied. Some will even pick the mattress up from your home to save you that hassle if you’re not satisfied and don’t want to keep the bed. Mattresses covered by a strong warranty and return policy help ensure you end up with a bed you love. When buying a new bed, do look for a company that stands behind its product. Cost Mattresses come in all shapes, sizes, and price points. Before you start shopping think about your own budget and what price range you’re looking to stay in. Doing so will help narrow your search considerably. To help you narrow down your shopping options, here are our picks for the eight high-performing mattresses.
Best Mattress for Tracking Sleep
Eight Sleep Mattress
Best Green Mattress
Avocado Green Mattress
Available from Avocado Green Mattress starting at $1400 (Queen)
Best Mattress for Workout Recovery
Bear Mattress MATT10B-50
Best Air Mattress
SoundAsleep Dream Series Air Mattress FBASAAM-01
Best Mattress that Gives Back
Tuft & Needle Mattress TN23Q
Best for the Commitment-Phobe
DreamCloud Mattress
Available from DreamCloudSleep starting at $1399 (Queen)
Best Dual Firmness
Amore 2-Sided 11” Flippable Mattress
Available from Amore Beds starting at $675 (Queen)
