There are a few different definitions of a ‘hybrid mattress’ online, but the most common one is a mattress which uses pocket springs and memory foam at the same time. Pocket springs are the more traditional way of making a decent mattress and are what most of us are used…

The best pocket sprung mattress for you is one which is suited to your body and your wallet. This guide aims to help you narrow down the choice. Pocket sprung mattresses are the most popular type of mattress in the UK. They provide a familiar feel and don’t ‘sink’ in…

We’ve picked out 10 of the best cot bed mattresses for babies, based on expert awards, customer reviews and value for money.

A Vispring mattress is not cheap. However, they are amongst the best you can buy in the UK – and the entry level model is less than you might expect. They’re made with some of the highest quality materials and they come with long guarantees. Of course, they also have a prestigious…

Definitions vary a bit, but the best natural mattress is one that uses things like cotton, wool, latex and springs. Natural mattresses are usually more expensive than manmade mattresses as the materials are pricier.  Some natural mattresses also use fancy materials like cashmere. However, this can be a bit of…

There’s a lot of advice online about choosing the best mattress if you’ve got arthritis. However, it takes a while to sift through the sales pitches and get to some solid advice. Let’s take a look at what the actual experts say.

A soft mattress is generally best for lighter people. The general theory is that a mattress should keep your spine straight. A lighter person’s hips and shoulders won’t sink enough on a firm mattress. Meanwhile, an elephant would not get sufficient support from a soft mattress. Even a baby elephant…

Looking for the best mattress in the UK? Our top 10 includes award winning pocket spring and memory foam mattresses by Hypnos, Simba, Sealy and John Lewis.

A standard small single mattress is 75cm wide and 190cm long. That’s 2 feet 6 inches wide and 6 feet 3 inches for anyone currently reaching for a tape measure. You’ll often find two small single mattresses crammed into a children’s bedroom in a caravan at a holiday park. Small…

Finding the best mattress for couples is not easy, particularly if one of you is much heavier than the other. The main issue is firmness, because lighter people need softer mattresses than heavier people. One option is to find a couples’ mattress that is a compromise, which will be OK…