Best Places To Buy Mattresses (Adults & Kids) In Singapore

We all know how important sleep is, particularly for the kids. Given that we spent a third of our day in bed, we also know that the type of mattress could potentially impact the quality of our sleep, and the rest of our day and mood. And we need is just some help in determining the right type of mattress to purchase.

Here are some benefits of using a good quality and right type of mattress for you and your kids:

• Better sleep quality: Regular tossing and turning could disrupt you and your kids’ sleep, leading to sleep deprivation. A firm and high0quality mattress is able to absorb these motion waves, leaving you to enjoy a good night of undistributed sleep.
• Promotes better posture: Everyone has a unique way of sleeping, which may impact the type of mattress to buy. A good mattress is able to provide proper support to all parts of your body, including your spine. This is particularly crucial for the kids’ developing body and helps to promote better posture for the whole family in the long run.
• Pain relief: A sturdy and high-quality mattress should keep your spine in proper alignment, and minimizes discomfort, body aches and pains.
• Reduced allergens exposure: Old mattresses are likely to habor dust mites, germs and other disgusting allergens. This could result in nasty allergies, potentially impact you and your kids’ health in the long run. Quality mattresses often have a dense, compact structure, providing less space for dust mites to live in.
• Improved mental health: When you and the kids have undistributed and restorative sleep, it reduces the chances of grumpiness, mood swings, and irritability – leading to overall improved mental health for the whole family!

Choosing the best mattress

A good quality mattress should ideally last you around 7 to 10 years. Hence, it is imperative to choose the best mattress wisely. Here are some factors to consider:

• Sleeping position
• Firmness level
• Allergies
• Chronic pain or injuries

Sleeping position & firmness

While each mattress manufacturer may have their own system of firmness scale, a 10-point scale is the most common, with 1 being Extra Soft and 10 being Extra Firm.

• Side sleepers: Side sleepers may benefit most from mattresses with firmness level ranging from soft (2) to firm (7), as plusher surfaces helps to cushion or cradle the body, offering that hugging sensation.
• Back sleepers: Back sleepers are likely to benefit most from a slightly firmer mattress, ranging from soft (3) to firm (8). These firmer mattresses resists sagging in the midsection, offering a subtle cradling effect that keeps the spine in a more neutral position.
• Stomach sleeping: As stomach sleeping may create strain on the lower back, it is best to go with a firmer mattress between soft (3) and firm (8) to provide adequate support to the midsection.
• Combination sleeping: Combination sleepers often switch between multiple sleep positions throughout the night. Hence, moderate firmness levels between soft (3) to firm (8) is often the best.

Mattress type

As the construction technology of mattresses evolved over the years, this has also given rise to various type of mattresses – each with its own set of benefits, firmness, and lifespan.

• Innerspring: The most traditional type of mattress, spring mattresses are made up of a layer of coils surrounded by layers of form or padding to offer comfort. There are various types of innerspring mattresses, including those with connected springs and individual pocketed coils. Innerspring mattresses are usually the most budget-friendly option, and have a medium to firm firmness level. Such mattresses are usually good for 5 to 8 years.
• Memory Foam: Memory foam mattresses is one of the most popular option given that it is made using high-quality viscoelastic polyfoam materials, which offers contour comfort and absorbs your body heat and curves when lying down. This helps to offer pressure relief as you sleep.  These mattresses typically have a soft to medium firmness level and is good for 8 to 10 years.
• Gel-Infused Foam: As memory foam mattresses can get quite hot during warmer days, a more breathable and cooling option would be the gel-infused foam mattress. They contain gel microbeads or pods that regulate the mattress’ temperature, keeping you cool as you rest. Similarly, gel-infused foam mattresses have a soft to medium firmness level and can last between 10 to 12 years.
• Latex: Latex mattresses are typically also high in demand due to its premium bouncy comfort and resilient pressure relief. They can be made of natural latex, which comes from the sap of a rubber plant, or a combination of natural latex and other materials to provide a more supportive sleep base. Such mattresses are also considered more eco-friendly than other types of beds. Latex mattresses typically have a medium firmness level and can last between 10 to 12 years.
• Hybrid: As it’s name suggests, hybrid mattresses can be constructed with a combination of memory foam, latex, gel foam, cotton, wool, and various spring materials, offering you a more personalized comfort than mattresses made using a single prominent materials. Most hybrid mattresses have a medium firmness level and can last for 8 up to 10 years.

Sleep trials

Those days and nights spent scrolling through mattress websites and reading customers’ reviews cannot give you an accurate representation of how each mattress feels like and whether it fits in your home. The best mattress companies offer sleep trials ranging from 1 month up to 3 months. Make use of this perk to determine if the mattress that you have chosen truly fits you and your family’s sleeping needs.

Budget considerations

A mattress is a considerably long-term investment and make sure that you are investing in one that retains its value over time. Set a reasonable budget when choosing your mattress and make use of the sleep trials to narrow down your options instead of being wowed by fancy marketing tactics. Look out for bundled promotions with pillows, bolsters or mattress toppers to get more bang for your buck!