Memory Foam Beds
Buying Tips

You' think that buying a memory foam bed would be a srtaightforward affair, but in reality, you do need to do your research first.

In order to do that effectively, you need to visit a few stockists of memory foram beds to see how they feel when you lie on them.

The first difference you'll notice is that they can often feel rock-hard when compared to a conventional bed or mattress.

This is because in a showroom, they won't have had a chance to heat up and respond to your body heat, so expect to lie on it for a good 5-10 minutes to get it warm.

It is best to remove coats and jackets, so that the warmth of your body can reach the mattress, otherwise the memory foam won't mould itself to the shape of your body.

There are several different manufacturers of memory foam beds, the most advertised and popular being Tempur.

These were originally manufactured for the health industry and it shows. The Tempur memory foam mattresses have a plastic feel to them and they do seem harder than most initially.

Customers swear by them though, so they must be alright. They also have a range of electrically adjustable memory foam beds so you can positioin yourself exactly as you wish - even sitting up if necessary. Great for the kids to play with in the showroom!

Once ordered, you probably won't be able to change your new bed, so it is extremely important that you try as many different makes and models as you have time for. Remember, you'll need to spend at least 10 minutes on each one in order to see how it performs.

If you like to snuggle up into a nice, pre-warmed bed with an electric under-blanket, you might need to rethink your choice, as no memory foam bed is suitable for use with an electric under-blanket.

The best thing to do if you decide to have a memory foam bed or mattress, is to get yourself an electric over-blanket instead, as this shouldn't adversely affect the memory foam operation.

If you are buying a double or king sized bed for two, make sure that you are both comfortable with the decision.

Just like when buying a conventional bed, memory foam beds come in different comfort levels. All will offer better all-round comfort than a normal mattress, but because of the way they are made, they can make the sleeper perspire, especially in the summer months, so whilst you might get a more restful, you might find it unbearably hot in the summer months - something to think about.

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