Are you overweight? Are you a bit heavy? Do you have trouble with daily activities? These are all classic problems for heavy people, but we won’t let your life be more complicated by buying the wrong mattress!
Being overweight is always uncomfortable and comes with many daily obstacles. If you’re a person with excess weight, things will feel more difficult, for instance when you need to buy a new mattress. You aren’t advised to just buy any mattress you see, otherwise you will experience long-term discomfort.
What kind of mattress should an overweight person get?
Of course, the mattress has to be wide enough to support your large body. A plus-size mattress can be a good option. You can’t rely on a standard-sized mattress because they aren’t designed to support “you and people your size or larger.”
But surface dimensions aren’t the only consideration. You must ensure your new mattress doesn’t contribute to classic problems like back and joint pain. A spacious mattress might accommodate your large body, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will support your weight well. Low-quality large mattresses are only designed to be big enough but lack the strength to support your body weight.
What are the details?
You should consider the following points:
- Mattress density: In general, mattress density is closely related to mattress firmness. For people with above-average weight, mattress density is very important. How do you choose the right density? Estimate it from your Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI relates to the amount of fat in your body and is measured by comparing your weight and height. Once you have your BMI number, you can find resources that connect it to obesity. The higher your BMI, the higher the mattress density you need.
- Mattress thickness is also an important parameter. Obese people are recommended to choose a mattress with a thickness of no less than 20 cm, but a popular thickness (for obese people) is usually 25 cm. Very obese people find it harder to get on and off the bed if the mattress is too thin. Just so you know, mattresses with a thickness of more than 25 cm are usually equipped with special springs to help the mattress’s durability withstand consistent heavy loads.
- If possible, choose the memory foam mattress because of its ability to the follow body pressure. A memory foam mattress has a higher adaptation to heavy pressure, and as a person with excess weight, you need a mattress that can distribute your load evenly, which a memory foam mattress can do perfectly. Even load distribution means no specific areas of the body get a greater load than others, thereby reducing the potential for pain when you wake up. However, fat people get hot easily, so we recommend you buy a memory foam mattress with gel beads inside, which is commonly called a gel memory foam mattress. Today, gel memory foam mattresses are the most favored type of mattress due to their features. But of course, there’s a price to pay, as gel memory foam mattresses are, on average, more expensive than other types.
The three points above are a basic guide to choosing a new mattress if you’re obese. Okay, now let’s get to the “practical phase.” Which mattress should you buy?
How big of a mattress do you need?
We highly recommend a queen-sized mattress. Queen-sized mattresses are designed to be large enough to accommodate even the heaviest person. Paired with a sturdy queen-sized bed, heavy weight should no longer be an issue.
However, if you’re overweight but not a particularly large person, you could consider other alternatives. Maybe a sturdy twin mattress. For example, this budget-friendly twin mattress for a heavy person. It’s a twin mattress that is strong enough to support a heavy weight, though of course, its size is still smaller than a queen-sized mattress.
Take this queen-sized bed from EGOHOME for example, a big name in the industry. A queen-sized bed is typically 150cm x 200cm, which is very large for the average person. It’s difficult to make a queen-sized bed look small.
It’s all up to you, but you should definitely invest in a bed/mattress that is larger than average. However, regardless of the mattress you choose, you should understand the mattress weight limit to ensure your new mattress doesn’t get damaged in a short amount of time.
What if a queen-sized mattress isn’t big enough to “accommodate” you (and your partner)? You’ll have to switch to a king-sized mattress because it’s larger. Keep in mind, your focus should be on more than just the surface area of the mattress. You need to make sure the mattress type is suitable for your heavier weight.
You can count on EGOHOME!
EGOHOME is a provider of a wide range of top-quality mattresses at affordable prices. Whatever your needs, your favorite type of mattress, or your budget, you can find the perfect fit for you. EGOHOME ensures that your weight won’t be a barrier to finding a comfortable mattress. Choose your favorite plus-size mattress and let us know about your experience! We hope this article has been the informative enough. Thank you for your time!
