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Buying
Guide
Shopping
for a new bed
There is no substitute for lying on mattresses when
selecting the right one for you. You wouldn’t
buy a new car without taking it for a test drive first.
Your new bed is a long term investment so it's very
important to get it right first time.
- If
the bed is for two, you need to shop together –
otherwise there’s a chance only one of you will
be comfortable with your choice.
- Set
aside enough time to do the job properly. You should
try out several beds without time pressure. You need
to be fresh – otherwise it will be difficult
to appreciate the differences – they will all
feel wonderful.
- Wear
comfortable clothes, remove your coat and shoes and
lie on the bed for quite a long time – at least
10 minutes, but don’t be embarrassed if you
want to make that half an hour! Relax. Adopt your
normal sleeping position and lie on your side as well
as your back.
- A
comfortable bed is a bed offering the right support.
You will need to make your own assessment, guided
by factors such as weight, height, build and even
preferred sleeping position. As a general rule, the
heavier you are, the firmer the tension you will need.
You don’t necessarily need a hard bed if you
have a bad back (see FAQs
for more information)
- Your
aim is to achieve good “posture” in bed.
Too soft and your body will slouch, leading to back
pain; too firm will cause discomfort at pressure points
such as hips and shoulders.
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HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR NEW BED |
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Soft-body slouches; spine out of alignment |
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Hard-body not relaxed;tension and pressure
points |
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right! - support and give follow body's profile,
keeping spine aligned |
- Ideally
the mattress should mould to the shape of your body
while remaining supportive. When you lie on your side
your spine should be horizontal. You should be able
to turn easily.
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For partners of widely differing size and weight (3
stones/18kgs or more), different mattresses may be
required. Staples Beds make double beds from two single
mattresses joined together, which can be of differing
tension. For more information about these types of
beds please visit our sister company by clicking on
the link below.
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Comfort is very subjective. Some people like the sensation
of sinking into a bed; others prefer to lie on the
surface – there are lots of different “feels”
around – you can choose what works best for
you.
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| Top
Tip
Try this test to check for correct support. While lying
on your back, slide the flat of your hand into the hollow
of your back.
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If
your hand slides in very easily or there’s a gap,
the bed is too firm (leading to pressure on your hips
and shoulders). If it’s really difficult to slide
your hand in at all and you feel as if you are sinking
into the mattress, then the bed is probably too soft
for you. |
| Did
you know?
80% of bed shoppers spend less than two minutes trying
out beds on which they are likely to be spending around
3,000 hours–over 120 full days – in just
one year!
Please
click HERE to begin the guide
again. Or click NEXT for the TYPES OF MATTRESS guide.
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TYPES
OF MATTRESS
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