Five Things You SHOULDN’T Do When Buying a Mattress

Buying a mattress can be overwhelming, and there are a few things you can avoid to ensure a smooth, stress-free shopping experience. In this mattress buying guide installment, Tom explains what NOT to do when picking out a new mattress. His advice includes ways you can narrow down your best mattress options based on factors like construction, temperature control, and firmness - all without overpaying for a bed that doesn’t offer solid long-term value.
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0:00 Mattress Shopping Can Be Overwhelming!
0:45 Don’t Buy a Bed That’s Too Soft
1:19 Price Does Not Equal Quality
1:54 Don’t Buy a Bed JUST For Cooling
2:29 Don’t Make a Judgment Before 21 Days
3:11 Don't Buy at Full Price
3:35 Final Thoughts
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[@DougRowan_photography]

Based on 14 years of selling mattresses, some info is good, some doesn't match up with what i've seen over the years. The biggest is IF we end up doing a comfort exchange, over the last 14 years 99% of people end up exchanging to go softer. Basically meaning they attempt to go TOO firm to start. I also have to disagree with adding a topper. Toppers are very inexpensive band-aids. Most of the foam used in toppers are way lower quality that any reputable mattress company would ever put in their mattresses. Most have a 1 year warranty, because they aren't designed to last that long. Band-aid til you get your new mattress. Best advice I can give is to go into a family owned business that has trained sleep experts that will assist you, and make sure they have a no risk exchange. I do 100% agree with this guy about letting your body tell you what you need. Ignore the hype, for the most part even the reviews, because no 2 people are the same. Sleep well!!!

[@nicelife044]

Thanks I've been looking for a firmer mattress

[@nikkiandbriansones]

Thanks for this great info! I spent months researching all of the brands, prices etc but I ended up buying one that even with a topper i still hurt. I fell like I will never be able to find the perfect bed because I need about a week to try it out. Everyone actually does but doing a 30 day trial is so stressful but still great.

[@tamilee8784]

Thanks for the info, greatly appreciated!!👍

[@gabriellel249]

Excellent advice all the way around!

[@colleend2821]

Thanks for the great information.

[@mylittleful]

Thank you for the information, I never would've thought to give my body 21 days to adjust to a new mattress 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️. And not to pay full price for a mattress.

[@michaelhill4682]

Good info

[@-xxMelissaxx-]

It's so hard to take the plunge to buy a mattress... I'm always worried I've made the wrong choice

[@joycesonialawson3462]

My husband and I will be buying a new be in the next few months. This video was helpful!

[@SleepIsTheFoundation]

Hi Joycesonia, we're glad you enjoyed the video! If you'd like more information on mattresses before you buy, be sure to check out our guide here: www.sleepfoundation.org/best-mattress.

[@juliawest4880]

Is there a Sleep Foundation branch in the UK?

[@Stalient]

i might

[@brianjulian5230]

What do you think of the dreamcloud premiere?