When shopping for a new mattress, it’s important to find the perfect one for you. Your wants and needs may be different from other people’s, even those close to you. One area where your needs may be unique is in regard to your weight. You need your mattress to be supportive as well as comfortable. Some bodies are larger than others, and some mattresses are better suited than others to support them. Find out what to look for in the ideal mattress for you.
Mattress Weight Limit
It’s not mentioned very often, but mattresses do have weight limits. Most mattresses are designed to support people weighing up to 250 pounds. For mattresses designed to accommodate two sleepers, like a queen or king size mattress, this means 250 pounds per side, or a 500-pound total weight limit. A Twin or Twin XL option would hold 250 pounds total. If you, or you and your partner, are pushing this weight limit, you need to keep this in mind and select one of the best mattresses for heavy people.
Why Your Weight Matters When Choosing a Mattress
A mattress that meets your specific size and sleep style is a mattress that delivers better-quality sleep. Consider upgrading to a mattress that is more supportive and comfortable if you are experiencing one or more of the following:
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You have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
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You often awake to an aching back.
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You experience numbness in parts of your body while in bed.
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You wake with pain in your hips or other areas.
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You struggle to get comfortable.
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Your mattress is sagging.
Another important reason why you need a mattress designed for your weight is durability. You want to make sure you purchase a mattress that will last. A standard model will likely wear out faster if it does not meet your weight requirements. You need a sturdy mattress with staying power.
The Best Mattress for Heavy People
So now you know that a large person cannot just assume any mattress will be a good fit for them. So, what is the best mattress for heavy people? If you’re a large person shopping for a new mattress as a large person, here are a few things you’ll need to keep in mind in order to find it.
Consider an Extra Firm Mattress option
A Firm mattress may not feel very firm at all if you’re over the weight limit. The further your body sinks into a mattress, the more it will curve your spine. An Extra Firm mattress is a better option to provide a large or tall body with the support it needs. We carry options for Extra Firm mattresses from top brands, like PranaSleep, Simmons Beautyrest, and Sealy. Stearns & Foster Lux Estate Ultra Firm Mattress has reinforced durability, plus multiple layers of high-density and gel memory foam to increase its body-conforming properties.
Try out a hybrid mattress
For many people, heavy or not, a hybrid mattress offers the best of both worlds. A hybrid mattress is a mattress that uses two or more different types of support systems. Most often, a hybrid mattress combines the properties of an innerspring mattress with those of a memory foam mattress.
Many sleepers enjoy the firmness and support of innerspring mattresses while loving the soft, pain-relieving benefits provided by memory foam mattresses. If you search online for lists of the best mattress for large people, you will regularly see the Simmons Beautyrest Black X Hybrid listed. This mattress has the firmest coils for the most support, and memory foam for added comfort. This memory foam flawlessly contours with breathable, pressure relief while cradling the weight of your hips and shoulders. It’s the firm support you need, with the comfort you want.
Choose a name brand known for high-quality construction
When it comes to buying a new mattress, the name brand really matters. This is particularly true for an individual or couple putting more than a few hundred pounds on the mattress every night. You want your mattress to last at least eight years.
For this to happen, it needs to be expertly crafted, sturdy, and durable. This isn’t the time to buy something as cheap as possible! While we most certainly recommend our own City Mattress Celestial Collection options, like the City Mattress Celestial Astra Extra Firm Hybrid Mattress, you can’t go wrong with any brand that has successfully made high-quality mattresses for generations. Sealy, Simmons Beautyrest, PranaSleep, Tempur-Pedic, and Stearns & Foster have been around for a long time because they’re great at what they do!
Look into latex
You don’t necessarily have to have springs in order to feel supported. PranaSleep’s proprietary Talalay Latex is an indestructible product with no coils to cause steel fatigue. Its higher density upholstery is less likely to sag prematurely.
This type of Talalay Latex has incredible buoyancy. This means it “pushes back” and floats your body as you slumber. Plus, because these mattresses are handmade by master craftsmen, you can trust that attention was paid to every detail and your mattress can last for many years to come.
Best Mattress for an Overweight Couple
If you are purchasing a mattress for two, keep in mind that you need a mattress capable of supporting the heavier person. You should also consider our selection of adjustable mattresses.
This type of mattress is great for two because it lets you increase or decrease the firmness on each side of the bed. If you and your partner’s weights differ significantly, adjustable beds may be the answer you’re looking for.
Top It Off With Extra Comfort
When you find your dream mattress, you’ll enjoy the ultimate bliss of a good night’s sleep. Adding a bit of extra loft with a mattress topper or some protection with a mattress pad is the icing on the cake. Check out different styles to determine which one you like the best.
When considering mattress toppers vs. mattress pads, keep in mind some key differences:
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A mattress topper is thicker than a mattress pad.
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A mattress topper adds extra loft, while a pad mainly protects your mattress from stains.
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Some mattress toppers add extra support, while pads do not.
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A mattress topper can contain natural materials like down or synthetics like memory foam, while a mattress pad is typically made of breathable fabrics that are washable.
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Washable mattress toppers may require an extra-large washing machine due to their thickness, while a thinner mattress pad can go into a regular load.
Remember, when it comes to whether a new mattress is the “best” or not, it really is down to the individual. You can spend days researching consumer reports of the best mattress for a heavy person, but the best way of knowing which mattress is the right one for you is to test it out for yourself. We recommend visiting a City Mattress store to lie down on one, two, or several. You’ll know pretty quickly whether an Extra Firm mattress is too firm for you or just right. You can feel the difference between a hybrid mattress and other options. You’ll also experience the difference a high-quality name brand makes. Our Sleep Experts will be there to help you every step of the way!
