Which mattress is best for a child? How often should I change a child’s mattress? Is a firm mattress good for a child? These are all commonly asked questions when buying a new bed for your child. As the summer holidays draw to a close and a new school term begins,...
As we head into Spring, our in-built human instinct tells us it’s time to de-clutter our house and spruce things up, ready for the longer days ahead. It’s also traditionally a time to start looking to buy new things for the home and garden. This month we’re running...
Have you bought a new bed in the winter sales and been left disappointed in your purchase? If you can relate, it's vital that you understand what type of mattress and bed works best for you, your partner (if you share a bed) and your sleep environment. To do this and...
Our annual campaign - National Bed Month - that raises the awareness of the importance a good bed plays as part of a healthy lifestyle starts this Sunday. If you are one of the third of the population who hasn’t bought a bed for seven years or more, it’s time you...
Buying a new mattress can be a confusing, frustrating experience. Firstly, it’s not something you do very often – like buying a can of beans or a family holiday. On average, people only buy three of four mattresses for themselves in a lifetime. You may be a highly...
IT’S ALL ABOUT THAT BASE …’BOUT THAT BASE Meghan Trainor had a valid point in her hit single from 2014 “I’m all about that bass…’bout that bass”. OK, OK, we know she was singing about that ‘bass’ and not that ‘base’. However, when it comes to buying a mattress, what...
One of the most common reasons for consumer telephone calls or emails to the National Bed Federation is the question of settlement – or body impressions – forming on the surface of the mattress where the user lies. This usually manifests itself within the first few...