’Tots to seniors’ covered at Bedworld
Infants and children seem to be able to sleep anywhere but it’s more complicated as you get older. The perfect bed will depend on whether you sleep alone or entwined, if you have medical issues or physical limitations that keep you at rest longer than usual, and your preferred sleeping position.
Bedworld owner Mark Elliott says while there are no hardand-fast rules, particular age groups tend to look for certain qualities in a bed.
For children, strong, sturdy options like the Bedworld’s New Zealand-made, solid-timber bunks and slat beds are a good starting point, Mark says.
Firm mattress support with suitable comfort layers are also helpful to instill good sleep habits and avoid problems down the road, he says.
‘‘A mattress that is too soft or too firm can cause you to toss and turn because it won’t be suited to your sleeping position.
‘‘The same thing happens with older mattresses that are sagging or have lost their support. A lot of people don’t realise how much their bed is affecting their sleep until they upgrade.
‘‘For kids, we’ve got loft beds as well as bunks, and a range of singles for all ages. Adults can find well-known brands like Sealy Posturepedic, Beautyrest and Sleepmaker, and we’ve got some very nice adjustable beds that are particularly popular with older customers.’’
The adjustable beds at Bedworld have powered bases that raise the back, tilt at the knee and in some cases have massage, anti-snore and other special settings.
Developed for their medical advantages, the beds still provide benefits to people with reflux, poor circulation or lessened mobility, as well as to pregnant women who might find it hard to get comfy.
But they are now considered ‘‘lifestyle’’ beds, designed for anyone who wants flexibility and total comfort, even if that’s just for watching TV, reading or sitting up in bed.
Several styles of mattress can be paired with the adjustable bases, including Mazon Virtali’s state-of-the-art offering with a high-density, visco-elastic material developed by Nasa, which is said to be so adept at distributing weight that users feel like they are floating.
Meanwhile, Beautyrest mattresses have a multitude of pocket springs ideal for reducing pressure at the shoulder and hip. These are the most popular for a ‘‘do not disturb’’ feel, Mark says.
Extra comfort can be found in a memory foam or latex top layer. Wool is another popular option included in most mattresses, being warm in winter but cool in summer.
Latex mattresses also offer cool sleeping with the bonus of being environmentally friendly, good for allergy sufferers and so hard wearing they might last up to twice their 10-year warranty.
Mark says with snoring, sleep apnoea and restlessness more likely with age, what people require from their bed often changes too. This could involve setting up a spare room to sleep apart – a decision that has nothing to do with the strength of a relationship.
‘‘We’ve got mattresses for all needs and in a full range of sizes,’’ Mark says. ‘‘There is something for everyone, from tots to seniors.’’
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A mattress that is too soft or too firm can cause you to toss and turn
❚ Bedworld is open every day at 242 Ferry Rd, Waltham. Call 03 377 8887 or visit bedworld.co.nz