When shopping for a new mattress, there are many things one may want to consider, such as: mattress type, thickness, and how soft or firm you would like your new mattress to be. While all of these are important in terms of helping to decide which mattress you will ultimately get, there is one thing that's for certain, at least for most people, the overall size of the mattress will be a major factor for helping to decide which one will help you get the best night’s sleep possible. Surprisingly, there are quite a few options for different mattress sizes sure to fit the individual needs of any buyer!   Here’s a look at the most popular mattress sizes.   Crib Crib mattress are the smallest mattress available and are meant for babies or toddlers. For safety reasons, these mattresses are also much firmer than others. The standard crib mattress...

Statistics show, on average, that Americans replace their mattress every seven years. If you have ever slept on a mattress for that length of time, then it may be no secret that mattresses tend to break down over time, typically just from normal wear and tear that comes from sleeping in your bed a fair amount of the time. For the majority of people who find themselves needing to replace their mattress, it is because it is causing some level of discomfort or pain. Ultimately, this stems from the breakdown of materials that are found inside the mattress. Adjusting to a new mattress may take time for a variety of reasons.   Giving your new mattress time to “break-in”.   For some, finding the right replacement mattress may be difficult, as their old one had time to adjust to the shape of their body, making it seem more comfortable, that...

We all know the winning combination to a perfect night’s sleep. It usually begins with a comfortable mattress, whatever that may mean for you, and a well supporting box spring. Then, depending on the person, you may opt for a down feather blanket, or maybe even just a set of sheets, along with your favorite type of pillow; basically whatever it is that makes you feel most comfortable when trying to fall asleep. Well, what happens even if you have everything that makes it easier and more pleasant for you when you go to sleep, only to find yourself still waking up in the middle of the night covered in sweat? Surely, there is no more of an uncomfortable feeling then when you are woken up from an otherwise good night's sleep drenched in your own sweat.     What are night sweats? Should I be concerned about my health?...

Ever since the dawn of time, and the evolution of man, surely, there is one thing that we can all agree upon; humans have always needed sleep for one reason or another. The history of the bed really shows how far we have come as a human race. Although the science behind why humans really need sleep to begin with still remains rather unclear, there is one thing for certain, without it we wouldn't be able to function the same. Research shows that getting a good night's sleep has a wide range of health benefits, including improved memory and information retention, along with being able to rest and rejuvenate our muscles, and regulate hormone production. Some serious side effects of not getting enough sleep include things like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and sometimes even heart failure. Simply put, without it, we would all be in much less healthy state...

With the average person spending about one-third of their entire life on a bed sleeping, it’s no wonder that you would want to make the right purchase if you happened to be in the market for buying a new mattress. During this rise in popularity of the online shopping craze, it would be easy to make the decision to buy your new mattress online. While it could seem like the easier option, at least initially, it could very well end up being the wrong decision in the end. It could ultimately leave you having to make that extra trip to the mattress store anyways. So, if you are considering whether to buy your new mattress online, then here are a few reasons why we would suggest going to a brick and mortar store like The Bedding Mart. Availability to try the mattress before buying The problem with buying online, especially...

With the holiday season quickly approaching, you may be looking for a new mattress to help you stay well rested during one of the busiest times of the year, or maybe you are just in the market for a new mattress as a present for yourself or a loved one. Whatever the case may be, we may be left wondering, with the replacement of my old mattress, should I be replacing the mattress foundation as well? Often overlooked as part of the buying experience, and considering that the quality of the mattress has a huge impact on the quality of sleep, that begs the question, does your mattress foundation affect sleep in any way? The short answer is yes, bed foundations are important for many reasons, without proper support your mattress can be prone to sagging, leaving you waking up with aches and pains, even if you have a stellar...