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Getting a good night’s sleep is vital for our mind and body and helps to keep us healthy. However, knowing which mattress to choose for your favoured sleeping position can often be a challenge, especially if you are a side sleeper like a significant number of the adult population.

In this blog, we will answer the question, is a hybrid mattress best for side sleepers?

Something that often affects sleep is the mattress. If you choose the right one, your whole body will be fully supported, allowing it to relax and rejuvenate; however, if you choose the wrong one, all you can be left with are aches, pains and sleepless nights.

So, let’s start with what a hybrid mattress is; it combines a traditional pocket spring mattress and a memory foam mattress. To create a multi-layered mattress of springs, and foam, which can keep you both comfortable and aligned as you sleep.

The benefits of sleeping on your side

Side sleeping is very common and has some advantages, as long as a quality mattress and pillows fully support your body, and keep your back aligned. Side sleeping can help to minimise lower back and joint pain and reduce snoring, which other sleeping positions can aggravate.

The disadvantages of side sleeping

Side sleepers may experience some pain and numbness, especially to the shoulders, if the mattress they sleep on does not support the natural contours of their body.

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What to look for in a hybrid mattress?

Mattress Materials

Hybrid mattresses are made from multilayers of foam, and pocket springs, that come together to distribute weight effectively and support your body’s form. The better the quality of the materials used to create the mattress, the more supportive and superior it will be.

Quality mattresses now have thousands of individually enclosed springs, perfect for contouring the side sleepers’ position and reducing motion transfer. Therefore, even if your bed buddy moves around, you can continue snoozing away blissfully undisturbed.

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One of the common reasons side sleepers wake up is because they overheat, which is often caused by the material used to make the mattress. When choosing your mattress, ensure they have a breathable layer like the hybrid bamboo mattress, which uses BioCell Foam™ to keep sleepers at the optimum sleep temperature, whatever the weather. If the layers of foam are not designed to allow airflow, they can lead to sleepers getting too hot and having disturbed sleep.

The firmness & support

The firmness of a mattress is determined by the materials used and their densities. Side sleepers should look for a hybrid mattress that gives enough support and is comfortable. Orthopaedic grade memory foam is perfect as it works in harmony with your body, contouring to shape to help keep your whole body fully aligned. The bamboo hybrid mattress gives you the ideal support and firmness for a restful night’s sleep.

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Pressure Points

Side sleepers can have the most pressure on their hips and shoulders; therefore, looking for a mattress with firmness and support is essential. Hybrid mattresses can be the perfect option for them as they combine the support of the enclosed springs with the multi-foam layers to create an amazingly comfortable mattress that aids in a good night’s sleep and distributes weight evenly to relieve pressure.

Why is a hybrid mattress the best for a side sleeper?

Sleeping is the body’s way of resting and rejuvenating itself. Which is why getting a great night’s sleep is so vital. A quality hybrid mattress is excellent for side sleepers. It offers the proper contoured support and comfort needed to ensure weight is evenly distributed, to relieve pressure and help you achieve a blissful night’s sleep.

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How to Choose the Perfect Pillow https://pandalondon.com/how-to-choose-the-perfect-pillow/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 13:55:52 +0000 https://pandalondon.com/?p=99408

In the name of good sleep, it’s time for some pillow talk! Did you know that what you lay your head on is a major player when it comes to bedtime? If you find yourself tossing and turning throughout the night and waking up with a funky neck on the regular…you are in the right place. It’s time to choose the perfect pillow and get you snoozing…as lord knows we all need our beauty sleep!

First up, you might be wondering how does the perfect pillow helps?

How can the perfect pillow help you sleep better?

You know that feeling of putting your foot in the perfect shoe? That’s how your head feels about pillows. The perfect pillow helps you sleep better by supporting your sleeping posture. Considering the average person spends about 26 years of their life sleeping it’s worth giving it some attention. It’s important to keep the neck and spine in healthy alignment while you snooze to prevent unhappy backs! (back pain is no fun, right?)  Never mind head shoulders, knees, and toes when it comes to sleep… it’s all about the neck, shoulders, back, and hips! So how do you find the pillow of your dreams? Well beauties, that depends what kind of sleeper you are. 

What is the perfect pillow for back sleepers?

If you dive into bed, lay flat on your back, and tend to stay like that till morning, you my friend are a back sleeper. You need a pillow to promote spinal alignment by supporting your neck and head. For better sleep, you want to lay your head on something that feels soft and cushiony without over-arching your neck. Back sleepers require a tad higher loft than stomach sleepers and a touch lower than side sleepers. For a fabulous night’s kip memory foam is a winning choice for back sleepers. It adapts to your head and neck supporting proper alignment. If you are looking for a better pillow, memory foam could be the way to go.

When the pillow feels good… you feel epic. 

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What is the perfect pillow for side sleepers?

Left, right… wiggle all night? Side sleepers tend to be the wiggliest of them all. The pillow that will help you sleep better needs to be the right blend of soft and comfy.  The perfect pillow for side sleepers also needs to be firm enough to keep you supported. In the pursuit of better sleep, a memory foam pillow could work wonders for side sleepers. The reactive foam adapts to your head as you turn over making them the perfect pillows for night-time wriggling! 

Curl up like a Koala and get snoozing. 

What is the perfect pillow for stomach sleepers?

Ok, this one isn’t for everyone! In fact- only 7% of all sleepers opt for stomach sleeping. Achy shoulders, anyone? Front sleepers, if your head and neck are over elevated you may experience shoulder, back, or neck pain, which is no fun to wake up to.  A thinner pillow is perfect for stomach sleepers as it will prevent you from over-arching. Memory foam can work wonders for reducing neck and back pain from sleeping.  It is designed to soften with your head keeping you in perfect alignment and snoozing soundly. Though not just any memory foam pillow will do. Consider looking for something cool and soothing on your skin. Smooth natural bamboo is the comfiest landing spot for face planting. Bamboo is naturally thermo-regulating,  hypoallergenic and feels nice and gentle on your sweet cheeks. What more could you want in a pillow?

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Stylish pillowcases you say? Sure, why not? Darling, you do you!

Whatever type of sleeper you are, lay your head on Panda’s award-winning Memory Foam Pillow and you’ll be snoozing sweetly and waking up feeling bamboo-tiful!

FAQs

What type of pillow is best for side sleepers?

Side sleepers should choose a pillow with a higher loft or thickness to keep their neck aligned with their spine. Bamboo memory foam pillows can provide the necessary support for side sleepers.

What is the best pillow material for people with allergies?

Hypoallergenic materials such as memory foam and bamboo are good options for people with allergies. These materials are resistant to allergens such as dust mites and mould, making them a safer choice for those with allergies.

How often should I replace my pillow?

Pillows should be replaced every 1-2 years or when they lose their shape or support. Old or worn-out pillows can cause discomfort and may even contribute to neck or back pain.

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