How to Choose the Best Mattress For You

Buying a new mattress isn’t as easy as, say, picking out a t-shirt. It’s a big purchase that will affect your sleep habits and overall health. If you’re in the market for a new mattress, you might be feeling overwhelmed. That’s why we at JCB Interiors have created this quick guide on how to choose the best mattress for you.

Decide on a budget, size and type. First and foremost, you need to make a decision about how much you’re willing to spend. This will help you determine which brands and styles are within your budget. You also need to consider mattress size and type. This guide from the Better Sleep Council will help you narrow down your options when it comes to size. You can also refer to the Better Sleep Council for help choosing the right mattress type.

Find a mattress that supports your body in neutral position. It’s important for your spine has a nice curvature and that the rest of your body is supported in correct alignment. "If the mattress is too firm, it will push on those main pressure points and take you out of alignment,” Arya Nick Shamie, MD, associate professor of orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center told WebMD. "If it's too soft, those pressure points won't be properly supported, so your whole body flops back." Both of these scenarios can lead to an achy morning.

Ask about an in-home trial period. Most big name retailers will give you up to two months to try out a new mattress in your home. If you don’t feel comfortable with your purchase, you should be able to return the mattress or exchange for a different one. Life Hacker suggests paying attention to the following during your trial period:

• Are you waking up with more or less energy?
• Do you feel any additional pain throughout the day in your back or sides?
• When you get up, do you feel energized or grumpier than usual?
• Have you noticed that you’re tossing and turning more frequently?

Here at JCB Interiors, we offer a variety of mattress brands including Serta, Simmons and Comfort Bedding. For more information on how to choose the best mattress for you, give us a call at (203) 327-0450 today! Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Google+ and Twitter for more tips.