Change Your Mattress, Change Your Life – Choosing a Sleep Number Bed

Change Your Mattress, Change Your Life – Choosing a Sleep Number Bed

Part of being an adult and beginning life after living with parents, is finding your first home. I remember being so incredibly excited about buying and furnishing my first house. I loved being on my own because it was so empowering.

One of my first big purchases for my new house was a mattress but I was clueless. I’m  pretty certain that I went for the cheapest, strapped it on the roof of my car (said a silent prayer that it would stay) and brought it home. That mattress was one of the most uncomfortable pieces of foam that I have ever slept on so I vowed to get a better mattress when I got my first great bonus. But this was my first real, adult purchase.

Fast forward 15 years and countless technological advances later, I find myself once again in the market for a mattress. I need something that comforts my body to give me a great restful sleep. These days I am less concerned with saving money and would rather have something that is incredibly comfortable.

We headed to the Sleep Number® store to learn about the latest in mattress technology and were greeted by the manager, Berly. From the moment we entered the store until the time we left, our entire experience was about comfort and tailoring our new mattress to fit our needs exactly. Berly made certain that we found the right fit to get the best night’s sleep possible in the most comfortable way. It was clear that she and other employees really liked their jobs.

It Starts with Pillows

It really does start with pillows. Who knew? I immediately learned that I slept with too many pillows. I didn’t think that was possible but I saw how my spine wasn’t properly aligned while sleeping.

For years, I have purchased all of my pillows at a warehouse store. They seemed comfortable so they came home with us but I never spent time laying on the pillow before bringing it home. Berly asked us about our pillow preferences and even though we use the exact same pillows at home, we found out that we actually like two completely different types of pillows.

I preferred the InBalance Classic pillow in king size. This pillow provided the perfect amount of support while still giving me a soft, cushiony experience. It is also temperature balancing which means that “continually regulates and adjusts to your body’s changing temperature”. Seriously that’s a thing and it is absolutely a wonderful thing. This pillow helps you keep cool and moisture wicks to keep you dry.

My husband preferred the Memory Fiber Curved Support Pillow in king.

The Sleep Number Experience

Berly took us through the entire sleep number experience and honestly changed our lives. From the moment I first laid down on the c2, I knew that I would forever be a sleep number evangelist. As I felt my body align and relax, I started actually feel so comfortable that I could easily fall asleep. In public.

After the c2 we headed to the p5 which was still a little too firm for us and we opted to skip the Memory Foam mattresses. The i8 was one of the split models in the store. It was so comfortable and very soft. I loved the split and being able to have one mattress with two distinct areas was really cool. However, the mattress doesn't really fit our lifestyle because I wanted to be able to use the sheets I already have and love at home.

Finally we tried the i10 with SleepIQ® on the King FlexFit3 base and at the risk of sounding a little like Goldilocks, this mattress was just right. In fact, we stayed in this bed for over an hour because it was so darn comfortable. The moment I sank into the i10, I knew that I would get best sleep of my life.

Sleep Number i10 with SleepIQ

The i10 features a dual-layer design where you can individualize each side for comfort along with temperature balancing sleep surface keeps both of you sleeping just right.

Features:

• DualAir™ adjustability
• SleepIQ® technology
• Temperature balancing sleep surface
• 15″ Profile
• Memory foam reverses to 7 zones of contouring support
• Soft, breathable knit fabric

Laying on the i10, I felt the pressure come off of my hips and shoulders. I pretty much relaxed like I hadn't in years and I could see why I would always sleep on a Sleep Number. With the Zero Gravity position, I felt weightless and sleepy but most of all, I felt no pressure points at all. That is how I want to sleep every night.

Stay tuned for video and a detailed review.

What’s your Sleep Number setting?

My Sleep Number setting is a 30. I like my mattress to hug me and to make me feel like I am in a cocoon. This gives me a more relaxing and comfortable sleep. What is your Sleep Number setting? Learn today! Click here to find a store near you.

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