Mattresses

It used to be the air mattress was relegated to the world of camping and sleeping on the floor at grandma’s house. They were hit and miss in terms of whether they would still be inflated come morning. Today’s modern air mattress is a comfortable alternative to the inner spring mattress.

Would you really want to offer that special guest in your home a mattress that looks like a pool toy? Of course not. With today’s selection of Aero bed mattresses, you can offer your guest a very comfortable night’s sleep on a cushion of air. Instead of one or two inches of mattress, you can now get air mattresses that stand a full twenty-four inches off the floor. These higher inflatable beds are great for people with impaired mobility or those who have a difficult time getting up from the ground.

Although the modern Aero bed mattresses still store in a minimum of space when deflated, they now offer some very appealing amenities. Many come with built-in pump systems that inflate in minutes. No more sitting around waiting while Dad turns blue in the face from trying to blow up the mattress. Most of the time a modern air mattress will be covered with a soft, flocked top to reduce the plastic feel beneath the sheet. A few of the top line air mattresses also include a layer of tempur memory foam on top of the air chamber for a truly luxurious feel.

Since the modern air mattress has become so comfortable, it often finds its way out of the hall closet and into the master bedroom. As this has happened more and more, manufacturers have responded with the addition of complete air-filled sleep systems. These mattresses have the look of a standard bed mattress but with a different inner mechanism. Instead of steel coils providing support, these mattresses cradle the body with air-filled pockets surrounded by stabilizing foam. These air pockets can be inflated or deflated to change the firmness of the mattress to match the needs of the consumer. Additionally, layers of padding and foam cover the air pockets further cushioning your body. Some models even include a layer of tempur material, or memory foam. These layers of padding provide the softness so often desired with just the right amount of support chosen by you, the sleeper.

Most manufacturers offer an air-filled mattress that has two separate air chambers. These chambers can be inflated to different levels and provide a different firmness on each side of the bed. This provides two sleepers with a customized support system to conform to their particular body sizes and shapes. Since most couples do not have the same preferences in firmness, the ability to choose their comfort level takes the disagreement and compromise out of buying a mattress.

As you can see, the modern Aero bed mattress is considerably different than its predecessors. Gone are the days of air mattresses being used only by campers and children. The modern air mattress has grown up to become a reasonable choice for consumers demanding a comfortable, supportive night’s sleep.

Personally, I prefer the foam mattress by Tempurpedic…