Best 8 Hypoallergenic Mattresses and How to Choose

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When we test mattresses, we follow a well-established process that evaluates important factors such as firmness, feel, and performance. To determine the best hypoallergenic mattresses, we check that all materials are allergy-free. Then, we delve deeper into the construction of the bed, looking at how each layer can contribute to its hypoallergenic properties.

Firmness: We lie on each mattress and simulate sleeping in all positions: stomach, back, side and combination. Using our experience of testing almost 300 different mattresses, we examine their construction and analyze how soft or hard a bed feels compared to others.

Feeling: This is where we get handy with the beds. We touch the mattresses and feel them and see what the material does. Is it light and springy like latex foam, or slow and dense like memory foam?

Sustainability: We can’t lie on every mattress for years, so it’s hard to say exactly how long each bed will last. We can get an idea of ​​a bed’s durability by looking at its construction. Beds with steel coils are generally more durable and stronger than full-foam mattresses.

Body type: We use construction and feel to determine how well a bed works for all body types, including heavier or lighter individuals or couples. Hybrid mattresses with steel coils tend to be more supportive and last longer than full foam mattresses for those on the heavier side.

Sleeping position:We get to work physically and turn the mattresses over, testing every sleeping position: on our side, on our back, on our stomach and a combination of these.

Motion isolation: With one or preferably two people on the mattress we jump and bounce around to see how much movement there is in the bed. We also put a cup of water on the edge of the bed and bounce around to see how much it moves.

Edge support:We analyze the materials of a mattress and physically lie on each edge of the mattress to feel how firm we feel.

Temperature: We use warm sleepers to test and determine how cool a bed sleeps. We also look at the materials and construction. Has a brand added special technology to make it sleep cooler?

Read more about how we test mattresses.