Tips to help you get a good night’s sleep

Did you know that a good night’s sleep is just as crucial to your health as regular exercise and a nutritious diet?
And because we spend approximately one-third of our lives in bed, finding the right mattress is essential to our
overall well-being. 

There are many factors to weigh when determining the type of mattress best suited to your needs, including sleep
position and body type. But the most important aspect is making sure your spine is aligned when you lie down.

Here, we’ll match the firmness type with your sleep style and provide a few other pointers so you can fall asleep
without counting sheep. 

Side Sleepers

One of the most common sleep positions, resting on your side, requires a soft- to medium-firmness level. If too firm,
you may end up placing a lot of unnecessary pressure on your hips and shoulders. 

Stomach Sleepers

We recommend a firm mattress for those who like to sleep on their stomachs. A firmer sleeping surface keeps
pressure points from dipping too far in, helping to keep everything evenly aligned. 

Back and Combination Sleepers

Sleeping on your back or in various positions during the night requires something right in the middle. If too soft or
firm, your body will be thrown out of alignment, so a medium-firm mattress is the best choice.

Sealy Hybrid Posturepedic® Plus mattresses are available with soft, medium or firm support, so you can pick the
firmness level that is right for you.

Other Considerations

The more you weigh, the more pressure on the bed. Too much pressure can cause the mattress to sink in places,
potentially resulting in back pain, so in this case, a firm mattress is best.

On the flip side, the less you weigh, the less pressure. If the bed is too firm, it won’t have enough give to relieve
pressure on your joints. A soft mattress is the preferred choice.

If you tend to sleep hot, a cooling mattress can help regulate your body temperature. Tempur-Pedic® mattresses
feature cutting-edge materials to create a cooler sleeping environment. Others are designed with cool-to-the-touch
fabrications and breathable construction.

Sleep Soundly

In addition to finding the right mattress, here are some other helpful suggestions for creating a restful environment
to help you fall (and stay) asleep.

1. Stay active: Add some physical activity to your daily routine. You don’t have to go hardcore – even a 20-minute
   walk can be beneficial.
2. Head outside: Natural sunlight during the day helps keep your circadian rhythms healthy, improving your
   sleep quality.
3. Limit catnaps: As tempting as it sounds, a daytime nap can interfere with nighttime sleep. If you must nap,
   set a timer for no more than one hour.
4. Stick to a schedule: Reinforce your sleep-wake cycle by going to bed and getting up at the same time every
   day. Yes, this includes weekends for those who like to sleep in!
5. Start to wind down: Consider calming activities before bedtime, such as a relaxing bath or meditation.
6. Create a peaceful sleep space: Keep your room cool and quiet. Consider room-darkening shades (or an
   eye mask) and a white noise machine.
7. Reduce blue light exposure: We’re all guilty of checking our phones or logging into our laptops before
   bedtime, but blue light tricks your brain into thinking it’s daytime. Either invest in some blue light glasses or
   simply put your devices away.

For more information on mattress types, contact one of our sleep experts. They’ll be happy to answer your questions
so you can rest easy.