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Bamboo Gel 13 by Brentwood Home

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  Stats:
  • Available in 15 sizes with 1 firmness option
  • Made of natural materials with cooling technology
  • 120-night trial
  • 25-year warranty
  • Removable wool cover
“As a new mom, my body is still getting used to the strain caused by constantly holding the baby on my hip. I look forward to getting in bed each night now, not only because I’m exhausted, but also because the gel foam relieves so much pressure off my body.”

Keep in mind: It’s 13-inches tall, so typical fitted sheets are a little snug. You may need one made for tall mattresses.

To buy: from $350, brentwoodhome.com.
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The Casper Mattress  

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Stats:
  • Available in 6 sizes with 1 firmness option
  • 3 layers of cooling foam
  • 100-night trial
  • 10-year warranty
“My old mattress didn’t offer a ton of support and I would wake up with a sore back. It took a few days to adjust to the new mattress because it’s firmer, so I was skeptical. But since then, I’ve been sleeping really well and each day is more comfortable than the last.”

Keep in mind: If your sheets are as old as your mattress and could also use an upgrade, Casper designs their own corresponding set.

To buy: from $500, casper.com.
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The Ghostbed Mattress  

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  Stats:
  • Available in 6 sizes with 1 firmness option
  • 3 layers of cooling foam
  • 101-night trial
  • 20-year warranty
“We’d been sleeping on the same innerspring mattress for 15 years, so the new option was a big change for us in that it’s much firmer and not as bouncy (much to our children’s dismay). Though it took a couple days to get used to, we are now both sleeping soundly.”

Keep in mind: Our tester didn’t unpack her mattress right away, and when she did, it took a while to settle and unfold completely. Give it about 3 hours before hitting the sheets.

To buy: from $495, ghostbed.com.
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The Keetsa Pillow Plus  

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  Stats:
  • Available in 5 sizes with 1 firmness option
  • Coils topped with 4 layers of eco-friendly foam
  • 120-night trial
  • 12-year warranty
“I used to always be up throughout the night thanks to my husband’s restless sleep patterns and our squeaky hand-me-down mattress. We wheeled (Yes, wheeled!) this boxed bed into our room and I haven’t been woken by him since.”

Keep in mind: If you’re hesitant to ditch the innerspring mattress completely, this bed-in-a-box version offers a combo of coils and comfort foam.

To buy: from $577, shop.keetsa.com.
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The Leesa Mattress  

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  Stats:
  • Available in 6 sizes with 1 firmness option
  • 3 layers of foam
  • 100-night trial
  • 10-year warranty
“I usually like a medium-firm mattress, so I was concerned by the one-cushion-fits-all feature. But it ended up feeling like a high-end hotel bed. It’s soft, but doesn’t have too much give. It feels like it cradles my body more than the old coil mattress did, so I don’t get disturbed by movement as much.”

Keep in mind: You can offset the cost by participating in the company’s refer-a-friend program that gives you $50 for every referral.

To buy: from $525, leesa.com.
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The Lull Mattress

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  Stats:
  • Available in 6 sizes with 1 firmness option
  • 3 layers of cooling foam with removable cover
  • 100-night trial
  • 10-year warranty
“I used to toss and turn a ton before actually falling asleep, but the minute my body hits this mattress, I immediately fall asleep. I was also impressed to find out that my husband had gotten into bed about an hour after I did a few nights in to our test and I slept right through it—obviously I was comfortable!”

Keep in mind: Lull (and a few other brands) offer free shipping—a huge asset when making such a big purchase.

To buy: from $500, lull.com.
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The Alexander Signature Select by Nest

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  Stats:
  • Available in 5 sizes with 3 firmness option
  • Made of organic and natural materials
  • 101-night trial
  • 20-year warranty
“Overall, I was really satisfied with this mattress—it supported my body, but also shaped to it. It feels really high-end without the jarring price tag. It’s certainly one I’d recommend.”

Keep in mind: If you’re not sure it’s the right mattress for you, Nest bedding (and a few other brands) requires that you give it a full 30 days before giving up completely.

To buy: from $899, nestbedding.com.
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The Novosbed

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  Stats:
  • Available in 6 sizes with 3 firmness options
  • Washable cover
  • 120-night trial
  • 15-year warranty
“I’m a side sleeper and chose the firm option—however, it turned out to be a bit too firm for my liking. Luckily Novosbed offers what they call a ‘Comfort+ system’. If you chose something too hard or too soft, they will send you a free topper to adjust it to your liking. It eliminates the hassle of returning or exchanging such a large item and takes the pressure off the selection process knowing that you can modify it for free.”

Keep in mind: Our tester found that, due to the height of the mattress, her fitted sheet was quite snug. You may need to get one made for a higher mattress.

To buy: from $799, novosbed.com. (Use Code: SAVE100).
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The T&N Mattress by Tuft & Needle  

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  Stats:
  • Available in 6 sizes with 1 firmness option
  • Cooling technology
  • 100-night trial
  • 10-year warranty
“This mattress was the perfect combination of cozy and firm—it had a soft, snuggly pillow top, but didn’t make me feel like I was sinking in too much.”

Keep in mind: The smaller the mattress, the easier it is to maneuver and open. This tester opted for a twin and found it easy to set up and no obstacles preventing a good night’s sleep.

To buy: from $350, tuftandneedle.com.
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Yogabed Mattress

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Photo by yogabed.com
Stats:
  • Available in 6 sizes with 1 firmness option
  • Washable cover and 2 free pillows
  • 4 layers of foam with cooling technology
  • 101-night trial
  • 10-year warranty
“As the resident cleaning editor, I love the fact that this mattress comes with a removable, machine-washable cover. But the idea of memory foam made me a little hesitant because I hate being hot during the night and I was afraid it would trap in body heat. Instead, this mattress felt surprisingly cool.”

Keep in mind: Aware that a full-size bed stuffed into a 4-foot box would be a bit cumbersome, our tester recruited help with the heavy lifting. Luckily, the box was outfitted with two handles on the top to help.

To buy: from $549, yogabed.com. (Use Code: SIMPLE60).