Prepare To Bed Shop. This is one decision you need to make lying down. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you can remove easily. If you're going to share this bed, bring you partner along and "test drive" a variety of mattresses together.

Discard Old Notions About "Firm". Ten or 15 years ago, the conventional thinking was that a mattress had to be as hard as a board to be good for you. Now we know that a too-hard mattress may sabotage sleep by creating uncomfortable pressure at the shoulders and hips. Today's mattresses are much more "sleeper friendly", combining comfort with deep-down support.

Get The Whole Story. Study all the available literature. Once you make a decision, you should ask for any special care information prepared by the manufacture or by the store itself.

First Impressions Count. Quality bedding will give the outward appearance of quality. Look for fine tailoring, superior fabrics and a surface that looks and feels plush. Better bedding features extra layers of soft cushioning in high-quality natural or man-made fibers.

About The Guarantee. The guarantee is there to protect you against product defects, not against the gradual loss of comfort and support. Although a sleep set may be usable after 10 years, it may no longer be proving the comfort and support your body needs.

Bigger Is Better. If you sleep with a partner, don't settle for anything smaller than a queen size; consider a king size if you're tall or like lots of extra space (we all turn between 40 and 60 times a night)

Buy A Matching Set. Don't make the mistake of putting a new mattress on an old foundation. A mattress and foundation are engineered to work together as a sleep set. The foundation, or boxspring, acts like a giant shock absorber, taking a lot of the nightly wear and tear, and contributes to the bed's overall comfort and support.

Source: "The Better Sleep Council"

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