Look for comfort. Does the mattress seem to conform to the shape of your body? Don't be shy. This is something that's going to have an effect on your health and well-being so try it in the store. Lie down. Roll over. Can you get comfortable?
Does this mattress offer support where YOU need it? Don't listen to sales people who try to tell you it's just right. They don't know about that slipped disc in your lumbar region or the fact you suffer from whip lash. Shop for your personal needs.
Is it wide enough? Do you sleep alone or with a partner? Do you (or your partner) toss and turn? A smaller bed may be just right for some people, but if you're tall or overweight, make sure you have the space you need.
Shop for quality. Don't go for the cheapest model in the store. You get what you pay for. Lower priced mattresses tend to be thinner, poorly made and lack the firmness to give you support. When in doubt, shop for well known brand names in a reputable store.
Never buy a second hand mattress. That's just asking for trouble. The shape of the bed has learned to conform to the person who has been using it. It will never learn to fit your shape. You may also be inheriting other problems. Diseases, or even bugs. Certainly it will be filled with dust allergens and, yuck, flakes of the previous owner's skin that slew off in the night. Buy new!
Don't say you can't afford a new bed or mattress. You can't NOT afford it. It's your health, your rest, your peace of mind. This is doubly important if you are one of the many people who suffer from sleep disorders. Sleep well. Stay healthy.
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