Sleep Advice - top tips for buying a bed

If you're having difficulty sleeping one of the first things to look at is your bedroom. You need the right environment to get a good night's sleep and that means a bedroom that's pleasant, inviting and welcoming, and having the right bed and matress to suit your needs and lifestyle is paramount.

Here are some top tips to consider when looking to buy your new bed:

Decide your priorities and concerns in advance. For

example, is it: price, storage, access to bedroom, turning the mattress,

getting in and out of bed, overall size or shape, a health issue, etc

If possible, try a selection of beds for comparison

before you buy. Set aside enough time to do the job properly so you can

appreciate the differences.

Buy for correct support and comfort for your weight and

build – not just firmness.

Wear comfortable clothing, remove any outdoor gear and

lie on the bed for quite a long time – at least 10 minutes. Lie down in your

normal sleeping position and make some turns, too.

Try it together, if the bed's for two. You both need to

feel comfortable.

Don't forget a bed is a mattress and a base working

together – don't consider them in isolation.

Think big – larger beds are more comfortable. Being

disturbed by a sleeping partner is one of the most common complaints. With a

larger bed you are less likely to disturb one another.

Check dimensions. Bed sizes are not standard sizes and

even if they have the same name (eg King size) they may not be the same size –

especially if the mattress and base are not from the same manufacturer.

You get what you pay for – both in product and service –

so spend as much as you can afford.

Remember, you're going to spend over 20,000 hours on your

bed during its (seven year) lifespan so it's worth taking a little time and

effort in the beginning to make sure you make the right choice.

 

Source: sleepcouncil.org

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