I’ve written a lot about the best mattresses for adults – whether it is memory foam, hybrid or otherwise – but what about for your child? Is there such a thing as a ‘best mattress’ for children and if so, which one is it? Of course there are plenty of articles out there extolling the …
When it comes to buying a mattress, many companies sell orthopaedic versions. Although it sounds like something special, an orthopaedic mattress is really one that is extra firm. Despite being known as orthopaedic mattresses, extra firm mattresses aren’t necessarily good for your back. What’s best for your back is a very individual thing. It all …
Nrem by Tweak Slumber is perhaps not the most well-known of the mattress brands. On the surface it’s just another hybrid mattress – similar to Simba and Nectar – but there is a twist: a replaceable system of foam inserts. Nrem is the only “customisable” mattress on the market to offer this functionality; these foam …
The age-old advice when choosing a mattress is that you should pick one that is firm. Whether you are a light or heavy person, up until recently it was thought that a firm mattress was good for the body. After many years of research experts have determined that this may not be the case. Experts …
The general advice is that softer mattresses are better for lighter people. This is because softer mattresses tend to be made from memory foam as opposed to pocket springs. Memory foam provides more all-round support. However it can also give you a sinking feeling if you are on the heavier side. A mattress should keep …
When it comes to buying a new mattress, most people choose pocket sprung over memory foam. Although memory foam mattresses are becoming increasingly popular, most of us stick to what we know and love. Even after deciding that you’d like a pocket sprung mattress, the choices don’t end there. There is a wide range of …
You may already have read my review on the OTTY Hybrid mattress, also better known simply as “the OTTY mattress”. OTTY now have another mattress out for 2020 – called the OTTY Pure. Or to give it the full name: OTTY PURE Hybrid Bamboo & Charcoal Mattress. It’s a bit of a mouthful, but is …
It’s possible that you might not have heard of Ergoflex until recently; that is despite them being the original purveyor of the mattress-in-a-box format. Way before Simba, Emma and the rest, there was Ergoflex, who are actually an Australian company but have been selling their mattresses in the UK and elsewhere for over 10 years …