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- 1. How to find the right mattress BE101: How to find a comfortable bed Instructor Abby Ngwako
- 2. 9 out of 10 respondents in a sleep survey cited a MATTRESS as MOST important factor to a good night’s rest! (National Sleep Foundation, n.d.) 2010-Americans spent $5.8 Billion on mattresses
- 3. Choosing the correct type: Innerspring Mattress (WebMD, 2005-2014) Pros Cons ï‚— Range in firmness ï‚— Have fluffiness with pillow top ï‚— Price fits any budget ï‚— Not enough springs can cause back aches ï‚— Stay away from cheaper mattresses that lack support Made of inner coils, coil count of 390 is good for comfort
- 4. Choosing the correct type: Memory Foam Mattress (WebMD, 2005-2014) Pros Cons ï‚— Molds to shape of body, even as weight shifts throughout night ï‚— Memory foam reduces pressure points, relives pain ï‚— Absorbs movement so sleeping partner is not disturbed ï‚— Temperature sensitive ï‚— Can be extremely hot ï‚— Unpleasant chemical smell Made of layers of different density foam, responds to weight and temperature, contours shape of body
- 5. Choosing the correct type: Latex Mattresses (WebMD, 2005-2014) Pros Cons ï‚— Firm and supportive ï‚— Comfortable, similar to memory foam ï‚— Latex pushes back, providing more support ï‚— Mattress will feel very firm Made from natural/synthetic rubber, very firm uniform support
- 6. Choosing the correct type: Air Mattresses (high-end) (WebMD, 2005-2014) Pros Cons ï‚— Firmness on each side of bed can be adjusted ï‚— Good for individuals with spinal cord injuries or severe back issues ï‚— People fail to make mattress firm enough and causes back aches ï‚— Can pop up on one side when sitting on other side if not high-end Made with air-filled chambers instead of coils, covered by a foam layer top
- 7. Useful tips to keep in mind… (Newcomer, 2013) 1. Replace mattress and box spring every 8 years 2. Comfort is number one! (purchase firmness level that is comfortable for you-everyone is different) 3. Try before buying (at least 20 minutes) 4. Mattress should fit your body (neutral spine alignment- no sag!) 5. Ignore brand names (coils are all made by same manufacturer- expensive high quality) 6. Look for return policy
- 8. References  National Sleep Foundation (n.d.). What makes a good night’s sleep. Retrieved from http://sleepfoundation.org/healthy-sleep-tips  Newcomer, L. (2013). How to Pick the best mattress. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/10/pick- best-mattress_n_1872048.html  WebMD (2005-2014). How to Pick your perfect mattress. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/sleep- disorders/features/how-to-pick-your-perfect- mattress