Not too long ago I received a flyer in the mail for a sale on a Sleep Number Bed. In the back of my mind I had already been contemplating the purchase of a good mattress. My thoughts are life would be so different with a really good nights sleep! So I started putting the bug in my husband’s ear about a possible dual Christmas present.
As luck would have it I will not be waiting until Christmas. My new sleep number bed should be arriving soon. I can’t wait to really try it out and give you a full on review of what we think. However before it arrives we had the opportunity to speak with the manager, Jonathan Drinkwater, at our local Sleep Number store to learn more about why these beds are so great.
Many thanks to Jonathan, he was extremely friendly, and very knowledgeable and I felt very relaxed (though it is hard not too when laying on a Sleep Number Bed). There were three key features that I learned about and loved while we were in the store. The first was finding our sleep number. We laid down on a bed that had thousands of sensors in it to give us a 3D picture of the pressure points of our body when lying on the mattress.
We initially got on the bed set at a Sleep Number of 100. Felt like a normal bed, a little firm. Jonathan then began to lower our sleep numbers until we said stop. My husband stopped him at about 35 and myself at 25 (men it seems tend to prefer a firmer mattress then women). After relaxing and talking we took us back up to 100. After our bodies had adjusted to the lower Sleep Number the bed now felt like a rock that was pressing against my body.
Jonathan turned on the screen and showed how the sensors were showing where the pressure points were on my body. As he lowered the bed back down slowly to my own Sleep Number you could see the red areas turn orange, then yellow, and get lighter. This showed the pressure was being relieved.
The second feature that I had read about but didn’t really think much about was the temperature control. The beds react to the temperature of your body to keep your side of the bed comfortable. I thought this sounded great but didn’t put a lot of stock in it until I experienced it. I didn’t realize I was experiencing it. You don’t lay down and feel hot or cold. When we entered the store it was a little chilly but not terrible. We laid on the bed for a while and then moved to another bed. When we moved I would stand and talk for a little bit. I noticed after about a minute I was freezing. Then I laid on another bed and within a minute I was comfortable. It was when we were moving to the third bed that I realized it was the bed that was making me comfortable. I was totally blown away by how the bed could change to regulate how comfortable I felt by my own body temperature.
The third feature which is the BEST and unfortunately not one I will have with my new bed is the adjustable frame feature. When most people think of a Sleep Number bed they think of the beds that can adjust to a sitting position. This is an upgrade. The Sleep Number mattresses come with a standard platform base (if you don’t already have one). When Jonathan adjusted our head and feet slightly up immediately I was more comfortable then I had ever been lying on a bed in my life. I am totally SOLD on the adjustable frame. If you have the opportunity I suggest that you purchase a little cheaper Sleep Number mattress and splurge on this feature. Our bed was already ordered and on its way and the adjustable frame was not one of our options. However remember I said I was putting the bug about a Christmas present in my husband’s ear? I’m thinking that this should definitely be at the top of my “gotta have” list.
The only thing better would be a split king, in which each side of the bed can be adjusted up or down on its own. However that would be purchasing an entire new bed.
So there you have it in a nutshell, how I found my sleep number and the features that I think make this mattress A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Look for a post in a week or so after our Sleep Number bed is installed and we transform our room into a Sleep Haven. Our new bed and accessories are sure to make our bedroom a peaceful, relaxing, and restful place! Here is a picture of our soon to be new bed!
Cassie says
I have been admiring these beds for some time now. I really am hoping it will be our next mattress.
Ronalee Duncan says
I have been wanting to try one of these beds and see how I like it. I met Jack 10 years ago and he still has the same bed (with a piece of board under the mattress) I have been trying to convince him that it is time for a new mattress set, but he is being so stubborn. I bet he would change his mind after spending a few minutes on this bed.
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
It looks so comfy!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says
I’ve always wondered about the Sleep Number beds. We are in the market for a new mattress ourselves so I look forward to reading your full review of your new mattress.
Canadian Mom Blogger says
I didn’t know they adjusted temperature as well. That’s a very nice bed!
shaunie wyatt says
I would love a bed like this but think it wouldnt be affordable. (has so many features a traditional mattress doesnt have- my opinion) I know what a mattress makes a world of a difference (quaility, brand, etc)
Tami Vollenweider says
We bought a Sleep # Bed a few years ago. Like You, my Husband liked a much firmer bed than I did.We liked our bed the first few months,but later on as time passed,the bed became more uncomfortable.We went out and bought a bed topper to try and help it,but it didn’t work for us.You have only three months to have it,after that time it’s Yours!! I see the commercial so many times on T.V. and wish many times we didn’t get it. I hope You have better luck than we did!!!
Elaina- A Time Out for Mommy says
I need one of these beds!
Tricia Nightowlmama says
the longer you own it the more in love you become
HilLesha says
This is my dream bed!
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I have a Sleep Number bed and I love it.
April Decheine says
I would love one of these beds, we need one really bad!
Marcie W. says
Since I prefer a very soft mattress and my husband loves the firmer end of things, a Sleep Number bed would be our perfect solution.
Mellisa says
The Sleep Number beds are AMAZING! We tried them out a few months ago and hopefully someday I can afford to buy one. Our mattress is on it’s last leg.
Stefanie says
We own a Sleep Number Bed and I don’t love it. I loved it at the store and when we were purchasing it, but after two years it is not comfortable on any number. I hate that we spent so much on it and I can’t just buy a new bed.
Jenn @therebelchick says
Just looking at that post makes me want to take a nap!
Toni says
I want to get a sleep number so bad!!!!
Kathleen says
I don’t but I wish I did. I would love one of these beds!
Alicia K says
looks comfy!
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
That bed looks amazing!
Miranda Brigham says
I am so convinced now to purchase my own sleep number bed because of the many convincing blogs that I’ve read. All of which stated a lot of positive things about the bed. The fact the you can change the contour and hardness of the bed is amazing so that it can better suit your needs.
Dana Caffrey says
Wow, congratulations on your new Sleep Number bed. So how does it feel? How does your first night turns out? Where did you buy it? Is the store still on sale? I’ve been planning to buy for my mom too.
Colleen says
It is comfortable, I didn’t have this amazing WOW moment at all but I do think I sleep better. I do believe the temperature control works great because when it is cold outside I’m toasty warm. I don’t know about any sales and I know it can be purchased at any Sleep Number store, this one was a review.
Sophia J. Smith says
This is such an amazing bed with its fair share of good and bad points, but I really had a nice sleep eversince we used this one.
Deneen G. Ray says
This bed is amazing! And I totally agree with you! I had problems with my 13 year old matress before then I’ve heard about the sleep number bed, went to their store and tried it myself. It really does so now, we have one and we are enjoying every night’s sleep since.