When it comes to choosing the right mattress, body weight plays a more notable role than most people realise. If you’re on the lighter side, you’ve probably experienced the struggle of a mattress that feels more like a park bench than a cosy retreat.
A mattress that’s too firm can leave you feeling like you’re perched on top of a concrete slab instead of sinking into a restful slumber. The good news? The benefits of a soft mattress are felt best by lightweight people and could be the answer for you.
Why lightweight sleepers struggle with mattresses
Mattresses are often designed with average or heavier people in mind. This means many lighter individuals end up with a bed that’s simply too hard. This can lead to:
Lack of pressure relief
When a mattress doesn’t compress under your weight, pressure builds up at contact points like the shoulders and hips, leading to discomfort.
Spinal misalignment
Without being able to sink into the mattress enough, the natural curve of your spine isn’t properly supported. This can lead to stiffness and serious aches over time.
Feeling “perched” instead of cosy
A firmer surface can leave you lying on top of the bed rather than comfortably cradled within it. Over and above the ergonomic impact this has, it can also result in feeling cold, which is why lighter people sleep cooler in general.
Let’s not forget one of the biggest issues lightweight people face: sharing a bed with a heavier partner. Studies suggest that women in heterosexual relationships may struggle more with sleep quality when sharing a bed, as they can be more easily disturbed by their male partner’s movements. So, if your partner’s every toss and turn feels like an earth tremor, you’re not imagining things!
Weightless comfort: Pocket coil mattresses for lightweight sleepers
Now for the game-changer – choosing a soft mattress can transform your nights from restless to restful. For lightweight sleepers, two standout options rise above the rest: memory foam and pocket coil mattresses. These aren’t just buzzwords – here’s how they offer comfort, support, and uninterrupted sleep:
Pocket coil – an adaptive support system
- Customises to your weight: Individually wrapped coils respond to your body weight, giving heavier parts of your body the support needed – without excess firmness.
- Maintains breathability: Pocket coil mattresses allow for better airflow, helping to regulate temperature.
- Great for couples: With individually moving coils, you get support without your partner’s movements jolting you awake and without having to compete for support the way one would with a traditional spring or full-foam mattress.
Memory foam – a contouring champion
- Hugs your body: Memory foam moulds perfectly to your shape, ensuring even weight distribution and pressure point relief. The right level of memory foam softness keeps your spine aligned while preventing you from sinking in too deep.
- Minimises motion transfer: If your partner moves around a lot, memory foam absorbs a lot of the motion, so you don’t feel like you’re on a trampoline with your sleep partner.
- Generates warmth: It’s no secret that memory foam retains heat, and for some, this is a cause for discomfort – especially heavier people who sink deeper and feel the heat more. For lightweight people, who tend to feel the cold faster, memory foam’s warmth can be a huge advantage.
A Visco Care secret – the best of both worlds
If you love the plush comfort of memory foam but want extra bounce and airflow, a hybrid mattress (which combines pocket coils with a memory foam top layer) might be your dream solution. This is where the benefits of a soft mattress can be felt the most.
The Harris Hotel Visco Care mattress is an ideal choice for lightweight people, comprising an innerspring system with a 1.9mm gauge carbon/steel coil and 4.8mm gauge border wire to reinforce the edge of the bed. What makes this mattress extra-suitable for lighter people is the fact that it offers plush comfort in the form of two additional layers – the first being a gentle-firm 30mm high-density foam, which is then topped by a 40mm layer of 45-density memory foam.
To counteract the possibility of overheating, the Visco Care mattress is covered with a gorgeous cotton-based stretch-knit fabric that helps regulate temperatures all year round.
The benefits of a soft mattress: Soft, supportive, and just right
A soft mattress isn’t just a luxury for lightweight sleepers – it’s a source of comfort, proper support, and a good night’s sleep for those who need a gentler surface to lay their head. Whatever your preference, choosing a mattress designed for your weight can make all the difference.
So, if your bed feels more like a wooden board than a cloud, maybe it’s time to make a switch! If you’d like to chat about the benefits of a soft mattress or ask questions about the Harris Hotel range of mattresses, call us and ask to speak to a friendly Fit for Bed agent.
