Mattresses

STRUGGLING TO GET A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP? YOUR OLD MATTRESS MIGHT BE TO BLAME - THESE OPTIONS WILL HELP YOU REST EASY

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BEFORE YOU BUY

• Finding the best mattress for the most comfortable night's sleep can be tricky. That's because we each have different needs and preferences for a mattress. If you're an active sleeper who changes position a lot in the night, or you have any mobility issues, the responsiveness of a mattress can be important. This means how easily the surface of the mattress allows you to change position in bed. You may want to steer clear of memory foam, which moulds to your body to cradle it and can make turning over more difficult.

• You should also consider your natural sleeping position when picking a mattress. For back sleepers, pick a pocket spring or hybrid mattress in a medium-firm to firm tension. Side sleepers should opt for a more cushioned sleep surface, allowing shoulders and hips to sink in, while front sleepers will benefit from a firm mattress that doesn't allow the hips to sink too low.

• A mattress with good edge support will have an even tension across the whole mattress surface, meaning that, when you sit or lie on the edge of the mattress, it shouldn't dip down too much. This increases the usable sleeping area of the mattress and makes it easier to push off the bed and stand up.