How to select good quality beds online?

February 16, 2022

I guess everybody will agree that getting good quality beds online is a bit of a task.

Firstly you have to dispose of the old ones and then go through the extremely tiring process of searching for new beds that will serve you for the years to come.

And having lots of options and types doesn't actually help? Does it?

Steps to find the perfect bed are as follows:

Do you really need a bed?

Many people change their beds just after a few years of using it, and that’s perfectly fine if you find a reasonable one. The fact is, it’s not a small investment, so take a little moment to think if you really need a new one.

Generally, after seven or eight years you will most likely need a new bed. Of course, it depends on the quality and material. And if you feel back or neck pain it might, your bedding is a good place to start.

2. Determine your budget:

Getting ready with the perfect budget can sort many things out and make it easy for you to some extent because there will be limited beds and you can easily get the perfect match according to your needs.

3. Choose the ideal type and material:

Ok, so this is where most people will go with their personal preference rather than anything else. If someone says “latex is the best,” you would not take this as final until you read other opinions and test it yourself.

Here are some common beds in market these days:

Latex
Innerspring (coils)
Hybrid
Memory foam
Adjustable
Pillow top
waterbed

4. Determine your ideal sleeping position:

Most of you have a different way of sleeping at night. No matter if you sleep on your back, stomach, side, or even if you switch throughout the night you will have to consider and choose the ideal type of bed based on your preference.

So, take a moment and think twice, what’s your favourite sleeping position because that determines the ideal firmness of your new bed.

Sleeping Positions are:

Stomach:

This is known as the worst sleeping position. The most important thing for stomach sleepers is to provide an equal distribution of weight across your entire body as your torso will apply most pressure while sleeping. If the mattress is too soft (not enough support) your spine will curve which can cause back pain.

You will want to look for something in the 5-7 range, which falls under medium to medium-firm. The only good thing is that most options are in this range.

Side:

Many people who mostly sleep on their sides, observe discomfort and pain in their hip joints and shoulders. It’s usually due to unfavourable bedding. It’s advised that you go with a bit softer option than for a back sleeper as these they provide for an equal distribution of pressure while you’re sleeping on your side.

Ideally, you want to choose a mattress with firmness level of 3-6 (out of 10) which falls under medium soft.

Back:

The very essential factor for back sleepers is firmness and support. If your mattress is too soft, your body will sink which can cause back pain. You will need one that’s soft enough to provide pressure relief but still provides enough support. On a scale of 1-10, the perfect range would be 5-7.

According to The Sleep Council, only roughly 15% of people are back sleepers. Being that you are different, it’ll take a special mattress to offer you the night’s rest you are seeking.

5. Consider your weight as a factor:

The actual truth is, hug, support, linkage, and even cooling will depend on your body type and weight. Another harsh truth is that there is no “best” bed for every one of us its just a thinking.