Sleeping on your stomach can be uncomfortable if you don’t have the right mattress. Many people don’t know but there are mattresses in the market that are made specifically for stomach sleepers. However, picking the right one is not that easy. You need to take many features of the mattress in mind from density, material, to thickness. The whole process can be overwhelming for many. But you don’t have to worry, we have picked out the top 3 best stomach sleeper mattress for you to choose from.

The WinkBed

You can get the WinkBed in different firmness style, we tested the firmest option and it turned out amazing for a stomach sleeper. The mattress uses foam and has a layer of Micro Air-Springs. The combination of the two provides extra comfort and pressure to the body which is leaning against the mattress. The foam ensures that the body aligns and doesn’t dig too far into the mattress but enough so you are comfortable. The support in the midsection on this mattress really stood out. It has a base that used zoned coils to provide adequate support so you can easily rest your stomach on it without feeling pain. Overall, the WinkBed is a great mattress for every type of sleeper.

Sleep Innovations Shiloh

The Sleep Innovations Shiloh is the perfect mattress for any position. The mattress provides adequate cushioning and employs memory foam so your body gets a touch of personalized comfort. It has a DuoComfort design with a memory and support foam that provides firmness to the mattress. You can easily lay on your stomach on the mattress throughout the night without any discomfort. The cover of the mattress is of poly-cotton so it breaths. Overall the Sleep Innovations Shiloh mattress is a great addition to any room, it provides exceptional comfort for any position sleeper.

Sweetnight Gel Memory Mattress

The Sweetnight Gel Memory Mattress has a 3 layer foam system that provides comfort and firmness for sleepers. If you toss and turn, change position at night or just sleep on your stomach throughout, you will not feel any discomfort on this mattress. It has a 12-inch foam out of which 3 inches is a gel foam that adapts to your body and ensures it remains cool. It also has a 3.5 inch of airflow foam so it is properly ventilated and provides plenty of cushions. The remaining 5.5 inch of the foam is of high-density so your body also gets firmness and doesn’t just sink in. Overall, the Sweetnight Gel Memory Mattress is a great choice for any type of sleeper that needs a blend of soft cushioning and firmness in a mattress.

For a memory foam mattress to work well, it needs a firm surface for support. People that use a foundation or box spring for their current mattress just throw the mattress out and put the memory foam mattress on top of what they have. But is it okay, to do that? Would a boxspring work with a memory foam.

That all depends on how firm the boxspring is. You can certainly put a memory foam mattress on a boxspring as long as it supportive and firm. If it isn’t then chances are the memory foam will not work too well. So if your boxspring isn’t strong then you may want to consider getting a new one.

Other options that work with memory foam mattress

You can also use a slatted platform with a memory foam mattress. The slats need to be supportive so make sure they are strong and need to be a few inches in width and about an inch apart.

If you decide to use a solid platform then that may cause a bit of a problem. You want space between so the mattress can breathe. The mattress needs airflow at the bottom because when you sleep on it, moisture from the body transfers to the mattress. If there is no airflow it starts to build up in the mattress and forms molds at the bottom. If you have a solid platform, you can drill holes in it so there is airflow. Wooded solid decks would work while plastic would probably not with a memory foam mattress.

You shouldn’t use a memory foam mattress on the floor. Doing so causes the same problem as with a solid deck support. There is no airflow at the bottom so mold starts to form.

Memory foam mattresses are great for the back and one of the most comfortable material for the mattress. The material adapts to your body, letting it sink into the mattress but at the same time providing you plenty of support. So you get the support and comfort you expect when you go to bed. Just make sure you get the right support for the mattress so it lasts for years.