Selecting a Mattress
How to Choose

A GREAT NIGHT'S SLEEP IS AN INVESTMENT

Comfort and support are personal. Take your time, try different models, and choose a retailer you trust. You’ll spend a third of your life in bed, so make the investment count.

Before You Shop

Measure your space

You might have room for a king-size upgrade.

Take your time

Comfort can’t be rushed. Test several styles.

Dress comfortably

Wear clothes that let you move freely.

Bring your partner

Test together to find the comfort you’ll both love.

The Sleep Test (S.L.E.E.P.)

When visiting a retailer, remember:

Select a mattress

Lie down

Evaluate comfort

Educate yourself

Partners test

Spend at least ten minutes in your usual sleep position. Pay attention to how your back, hips, and shoulders feel. Your spine should stay aligned, and you shouldn’t feel pressure. 

Match Your Mattress to Your Body

Spend at least ten minutes in your usual sleep position. Pay attention to how your back, hips, and shoulders feel. Your spine should stay aligned, and you shouldn’t feel pressure. 

Learn more with the Better Sleep Council’s guide: