A good night’s sleep begins with your mattress, but so often, our mattress is either worn and tired or unsuitable for how we sleep. That’s why our blog looks to cover your questions about soft mattresses so you can settle on your perfect night’s rest. If you’d like a comprehensive overview on everything related to soft mattresses, our detailed guide is sure to help you on your way to your perfect new mattress and a better night’s rest.
So, without further ado, dive into our blog and discover whether a soft mattress should be at the top of your sleep wish list.
A couple settling on the best soft mattress for how they sleep.
We recommend soft or medium mattresses for side sleepers. Those of a lighter stature—such as children or teenagers—are perfectly suited for a soft mattress.
Side sleepers require a soft mattress surface to benefit from cushioned hip and shoulder support. For those who sleep on their front or back, we recommend a firm or extra-firm mattress to ensure sufficient spinal support and even weight distribution. Laying on either your front or back on a soft mattress risks sinking into the mattress.
You may already be aware that both soft and medium mattresses are designed with side sleepers in mind. So what’s the difference?
Medium mattresses are slightly firmer than soft mattresses. If you’re an average or larger build and you sleep on your side, you’d benefit from a somewhat firmer mattress in medium tension. This would prevent you from sinking into the mattress.
You’d be forgiven for thinking that every all-foam mattress will naturally feature a soft tension, but this isn’t always the case.
Foam-only mattresses consist of a layer or more of durable and dense support foam at the base, complemented by comfort foam layers. Therefore, these mattresses can feature base foam layers specifically designed to accommodate front and back sleepers.
A soft all-foam mattress
Like any mattress, your sleeping position will determine how comfortable and supported you feel.
As we mentioned earlier, if you sleep on a soft mattress both front and back, you risk spine misalignment and the increased possibility of sinking into the mattress.
For a side sleeper of a lighter stature, you can rest easy at night knowing your mattress is specifically designed for how you sleep.
For front and back sleepers, we always suggest a firm or extra-firm mattress. These mattresses are designed to ensure even spinal alignment and evenly distribute body weight.
In contrast, a soft mattress surface is necessary for side sleepers to provide cushioned hip and shoulder support.
Yes, our soft mattress range includes all-foam options. These mattresses feature a combination of support and comfort layers to provide an excellent night’s sleep.
Our range of soft mattresses are supportive and comfortable at affordable price points. With free next-working-day delivery and 60-night sleep trial options, your perfect night’s sleep is just around the corner.