Gee Ya Think?!

The definition of the perfect mattress depends on the person who uses it. One mattress may be suitable for a person, yet totally inappropriate for another. Remember that just because a certain mattress is soft doesn’t mean it is comfortable, or just because it is firm doesn’t mean it is very supportive.

The right choice of mattress is imperative in achieving comfort. As different mattresses are designed to suit different sleeping needs, you should first be aware of what is yours. Parameters like firmness of the mattress are specific to the sleeper. Generally, most prone lying and some supine lying sleepers are advised to use firm mattresses while soft mattresses are best suited for side sleepers. Most of the supine lying sleepers tend to be more comfortable using medium mattresses.

In shopping for a new mattress, some stores and resellers advise their customers to wear comfortable clothes, shoes and slippers that are easily slip on and off or even bring their own pillows as most of the time they would need to lie on different mattresses in order to better assess their comfort and feel. In trying on a mattress, it is recommended to lie on a mattress for at least 10 to fifteen minutes to allow your body to relax first in order to get a good idea whether that mattress is really the right one for you.