A good night's sleep is important, it affects how you feel, your health and your performance on a daily basis. So, when purchasing a bed it is important to get the right mattress for your needs. When choosing a new mattress it can be very confusing, there are several things that need to be considered.

The main part of your bed is the mattress and it is where you should invest most of your money & attention. There are all kinds of mattresses these days, inner springs, foam, airbeds, futons, water-beds just to name a few. But the secret to having a good night's sleep is the mattress and bed base you choose. Always remember that a 'bed' is a mattress and a base working together, you should not consider them in isolation and should ideally always try them together.

Below is a list of things that should be considered when purchasing your next bed.

1. How often is the mattress used?

a. Is this mattress for everyday or occasional use?

2. What life span would you like to get out of the mattress?

3. What is your budget? What best describes this purchase?

a. I want to buy an average quality mattress with some features.

b. I want to buy a superior quality mattress with obvious features and benefits.

c. I want to buy the best mattress I can within my budget.

4. Is the mattress for your personal use?

5. How do you sleep?

a. Do you wake up in the morning refreshed?

b. Do you sometimes wake up with back pain?

c. Do you wake up with stiff or sore shoulders?

d. Do you have any ailments or treatments that might influence your choices?

6. In which position do you sleep? Do you sleep on your:

a. Back - When you sleep on your back, your weight is usually more evenly distributed over a larger surface.

b. Stomach - Sleeping on your stomach is not recommended by sleep professionals. It is important that the sleeping surface properly respond to the body's shape and weight distribution as the back doesn't like to be arched backward

c. Side - Sleeping on your side often increases the amount of pressure on your shoulders and hips. With the body's weight pressing down on shoulders and hips, many side sleepers experience uncomfortable pressure points.

d. Combination.

7. How would you like your mattress to feel?

a. Super Firm (FIRMER, FLATTER FEELING).

b. Firm (FIRM, NO SINK, BUT SOME PADDING).

c. Medium (MILD SINK, WITH SOME PADDING).

d. Plush (LUXURIOUS, PADDED PROVIDING EXTRA COMFORT).

8. Do you share a bed; partner disturbance is something that also needs to be considered.

a. If you sleep with a partner do you feel them moving?

b. Does this disturb you during sleep?

c. How often does this disturb your sleep?

Latex Type of mattress - Made from polymer these mattresses are known to be high on comfort level and are also very long-lasting. Hence they prove to be a great value for the money.

Latex is natural rubber derived from renewable plantations found in Malaysia. Natural Latex conforms to the contours of your body, creating a cushion, in which no pressure points are built up while you rest.

It has a luxurious feel about it and is naturally resilient. Latex will immediately conform to your body for optimal support. Latex eliminates discomfort that disturbs you from getting a great night's sleep. Latex also minimizes pressure to help improve blood flow which brings oxygen & nutrients to muscles.

Latex is naturally hypo allergenic, dust mite resistant, anti microbial, breathable, moisture & heat resistant.

Mattresses Direct in Mornington Australia have a passion for the industry and along with the help of their factory Manager, have manufacturing mattresses for over 23 years and have been supplying customers with the best mattresses suitable to sleeping needs. http://www.bseentv.com.au/Frankston-Beds