Sleep Easy with The Better Sleep Council's Better Sleep Guide

A lot of people worry about changing their beds, for fear their new bed will end up more uncomfortable than the one they've got now. The Better Sleep Council has this simple guide to help you make the right choice:-

Decide your priorities and concerns in advance. For example; price, storage, access to the bedroom, turning the mattress, getting in and out of bed, overall size or shape, a health issue, etc.

• If possible, try a selection of beds for comparison before you buy.
• Buy for correct support and comfort for your weight and build - not just firmness.
• Lie down in your normal sleeping position and make some turns, too. Wear comfortable clothing and remove any outdoor gear.
• Take your time - it takes more than five seconds to try out a bed properly. Five minutes per bed would be better.
• Try it together, if the bed's for two.
• Don't forget a bed is a mattress and a base working together - don't consider them in isolation.
• Think big - larger beds are more comfortable.
• You get what you pay for - both in product and service - so spend as much as you can afford.

If you've decided your bed needs replacing - but are feeling a little confused by all the choice out there, The Better Sleep Council also has an invaluable Better Sleep Guide to help you understand the features and benefits of all the different beds on the market. The handy 'Better Sleep Guide', meanwhile, offers tips on how to care for your bed and how to get a better night's sleep. Click here to view the Better Sleep Guide or click here to visit the Better Sleep Council website.