<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Sleep Archives - Bob's Blog</title> <atom:link href="https://www.mybobs.com/tag/sleep/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.mybobs.com/blog/tag/sleep/</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:41:08 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4</generator> <image> <url>https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-B-icon-32x32.png</url> <title>Sleep Archives - Bob's Blog</title> <link>https://www.mybobs.com/blog/tag/sleep/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Dream Big with a Mattress from Bob’s</title> <link>https://www.mybobs.com/blog/brilliant-bed-users/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:49:47 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bob-o-pedic]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mattress]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sleep]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.mybobs.com/?p=4791</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that Edith Wharton penned her novels in bed? Or that “Yesterday” came to Paul McCartney in his sleep? Winston Churchill stayed in bed as late as 1pm, dictating to his secretary, nibbling on biscuits, and brushing crumblies from his duvet. No one ever accused him of lacking drive! Your bed is important. […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/brilliant-bed-users/">Dream Big with a Mattress from Bob’s</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mybobs.com/blog">Bob's Blog</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-style-default"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1000" height="700" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-1-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4793" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-1-1.jpg 1000w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-1-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-1-1-768x538.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure> <p>Did you know that Edith Wharton penned her novels in bed? Or that “Yesterday” came to Paul McCartney in his sleep? Winston Churchill stayed in bed as late as 1pm, dictating to his secretary, nibbling on biscuits, and brushing crumblies from his duvet. No one ever accused him of lacking drive!</p> <p>Your bed is important. Not just for physical rest, but because your quality of sleep directly correlates with creative thinking and problem-solving. Both Salvador Dali and Thomas Edison used sleep techniques to generate inspiration. That’s nuts! The universal image for inspiration is the light bulb over your head, and the guy who invented the lightbulb used sleep as a tool to get the idea for the lightbulb…what went off in your head before the lightbulb? A candle? A teapot? Not as effective. </p> <p>My point is, your bed is more than a soft place to land at the end of a long day. It’s your inspiration, your health, your balance, your next idea—and if it’s not working for you, it’s working against you. So let’s fix that!</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-style-default"><img decoding="async" width="1000" height="700" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-2-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4794" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-2-1.jpg 1000w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-2-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-2-1-768x538.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Mattress For The Dreamers</h2> <p>We’ve talked about Sir Paul, but he is not alone in his dreaming genius, oh no…during a bout of writer’s block Mary Shelley decided to take a snooze only to watch Frankenstein come to life in a lucid dream…”I saw the pale student of unhallowed arts kneeling beside the thing he had put together. I saw the hideous phantasm of a man stretched out, and then, on the working of some powerful engine, show signs of life, and stir with an uneasy, half vital motion.”</p> <p>And Keith Richards told NPR he woke up to a “ghostly version” of “Satisfaction” on a tape recorder followed by 40 minutes of his snoring. Waking up with a hit like that?! Impressive. My Bob-O-Pedic Prize Hybrid mattress could have helped with the snoring…</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-style-default"><img decoding="async" width="1000" height="700" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-3-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4795" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-3-1.jpg 1000w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-3-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-3-1-768x538.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption><em>ERIC S. VERIFIED BUYER: “Just a little compliment. ..Better support makes deeper sleep. Deeper sleep makes one see dreams more clear!”</em></figcaption></figure> <p>This medium-firm mattress combines the contouring comfort of Bob-O-Pedic Gel Memory foam with temperature regulating charcoal to keep you cool and comfortable. The individually wrapped coil system provides support, relieves pressure, and guarantees a good night’s rest. Plus it ships as a mattress-in-a-box for an easy and fun setup! With all of its sleep benefits and the ease of delivery, the Bob-O-Pedic Prize Hybrid mattress is the stuff that dreams are made on. Who knows what you’ll dream up!<br>Oh yeah, Stephenie Meyer’s <em>Twilight </em>came to her in a dream as well. You might not be into vampires, but everyone loves a million-dollar dream!</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Mattress For The Thinkers</h2> <p>Maybe you’re not into books…or songs…or vampires. Okay! You’re the serious sort, a reeeeal heavy thinker. I’ll bet you didn’t know that Dmitri Mendeleev, creator of the Periodic Table, came up with that brilliant idea after a 20-minute catnap on a 3-day work bender. Seriously! The elements fell into place as he slept and the guy changed modern chemistry <em>forever</em>…because he caught a couple zees!</p> <p>Same with James Watson. After dreaming of two intertwined snakes with heads at opposite ends, he came up with the shape of the double helix—a structure that had eluded scientists for years!</p> <p>When you need the kind of sleep that unlocks the power of deep thinking, you need a mattress that works as hard as your brain does.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-style-default"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="700" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-4-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4796" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-4-1.jpg 1000w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-4-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-4-1-768x538.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption><em>SHAWNTAY B. VERIFIED BUYER: “With years of restless sleepless nights tossing and turning trying to find the right spot to sleep. This mattress is everything as soon as I get in it just hugs me and I drift right off to sleep no more body aches for me.”</em></figcaption></figure> <p>My Bob-O-Pedic Copper Sport Hybrid Mattresses keep you cool, provides pressure relief, and help you sleep clean—did you know copper is believed to kill germs?! </p> <p>Don’t let the name fool you, a “sport” mattress isn’t just for the jocks. It gives you the kind of rest your body needs to stay healthy so your mind can focus on bigger things…like inventing the sewing machine…yeah that tricky piece of machinery was thought of in a dream as well. </p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Mattress For The Workers</h2> <p>Dreams don’t do it for you? You’re a person of action? I get it! I’m a puppet with priorities! I get the job done! Sometimes I even work from my bed. If you’re a bed-worker you’re in good company…</p> <p>Frida Kahlo painted masterful self-portraits in bed using a mirror she hung under the canopy so she could see her reflection. </p> <p>Truman Capote considered himself a “horizontal author” telling journalists, “I can’t think unless I’m lying down.” If your bed is where you work, you need support—a mattress that keeps you feeling fresh and keeps the ideas flowing.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-style-default"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="700" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-5-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4797" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-5-1.jpg 1000w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-5-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-5-1-768x538.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption><em>KELLY K. VERIFIED BUYER: “As a Physical Therapist, I can attest to the importance of maintaining proper support of spinal alignment during your sleeping hours and this mattress has been wonderful!”</em></figcaption></figure> <p>My Bob-O-Pedic Twilight Firm mattress features multiple layers of firm memory foam for support, micro coils to relieve pressure, and a stretch knit cover with innovative phase change material (PCM) threads to reduce excess body heat and keep you from tossing and turning. It will keep you comfortable and supported so you can get to work without wasting time fidgeting for the perfect position. No wonder it’s one of my most highly reviewed mattresses! </p> <p>If you prop a Bob-O-Pedic Adjustable Pillow behind your back, you’ll really be in business. Fire up those fingers, it’s time to crank out some Proust-ian Prose…yep, he worked from bed too.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Make Your Bed Work for You</h2> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-style-default"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="700" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-6-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4798" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-6-1.jpg 1000w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-6-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artboard-6-1-768x538.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure> <p>Languishing in bed gets a bad rap. People think that to be successful you need to pop out of bed at the crack of dawn, strap on some sneakers, and hit the day like the marathon you expect it to be. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Maybe you should ease into your day. Maybe you should lean back. Maybe you should lie down…all the way down…in your bed. Ahhhhh. Yes. That’s it. Snuggle right in—it’s time to make all your dreams come true. </p> <p>Whether you’re penning the next great American novel, puzzling through a Nobel Prize winning idea, or just need an inspiration reset, a new mattress is the perfect way to jumpstart your creativity and freshen your outlook on life. For even more mattress and sleep options, check out my <a href="http://blog.mybobs.com/sleep" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mattress Lookbook</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/brilliant-bed-users/">Dream Big with a Mattress from Bob’s</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mybobs.com/blog">Bob's Blog</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Celebrate National Nap Day with Bob’s</title> <link>https://www.mybobs.com/blog/national-nap-day/</link> <comments>https://www.mybobs.com/blog/national-nap-day/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2020 14:58:44 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#NationalNapDay]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bob's discount furniture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mattress]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sleep]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://mybobs.wpengine.com/?p=3439</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Here are some strategies to celebrate it: Recover from daylight savings I’m not a fan of daylight savings time. I mean – it steals an hour of my sleep! And it makes me slow and grumpy for days afterwards. Even though I’m made of wood, I need my sleep. So what’s a spokespuppet to do […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/national-nap-day/">Celebrate National Nap Day with Bob’s</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mybobs.com/blog">Bob's Blog</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Here are some strategies to celebrate it</strong>:</h3> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Recover from daylight savings</strong></h4> <p>I’m not a fan of daylight savings time. I mean – it steals an hour of my sleep! And it makes me slow and grumpy for days afterwards.</p> <p>Even though I’m made of wood, I need my sleep. So what’s a spokespuppet to do when sleep deprived? Nap, of course. And luckily – to celebrate and counteract the change in time, National Nap Day falls on the Monday after the time change. That’s one holiday I want to celebrate!</p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="700" src="https://mybobs.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BOP-blog-image-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3443" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BOP-blog-image-1.jpg 1000w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BOP-blog-image-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BOP-blog-image-1-768x538.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>My <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Bob-O-Pedic Gem Mattress (opens in a new tab)" href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/p/20052175003?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=nationalnapday&utm_content=gemmattress" target="_blank">Bob-O-Pedic Gem Mattress</a> is great for napping <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/263a.png" alt="☺" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></figcaption></figure></div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Benefits of naps</strong></h4> <p>I’m told that grabbing some zzz’s can give you a boost in productivity and awareness. Also – napping apparently can help lower blood pressure and improve heart health. I know that after I grab a nap, I have a better mood, more energy, less stress, and more focused creativity. </p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="700" src="https://mybobs.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NapDay-blog-image.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3444" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NapDay-blog-image.jpg 1000w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NapDay-blog-image-300x210.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NapDay-blog-image-768x538.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure></div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The 20 minute power nap</strong></h4> <p>Studies show that an afternoon nap of about 20 minutes can be incredibly beneficial. Be sure to find somewhere dark, cool, and quiet. Grab a <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/c/pillows?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=nationalnapday&utm_content=pillows" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="pillow (opens in a new tab)">pillow</a> and a <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/home-decor/c/accent-pillows-and-throws?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=nationalnapday&utm_content=blankets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="blanket (opens in a new tab)">blanket</a>, set an alarm or timer for 20 minutes, and put your head down. </p> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The one hour restorative nap</strong></h4> <p>You might want to crawl into bed for this one. If there’s too much light, consider wearing an eye mask. If it’s too noisy, try a white noise machine. And you might want to take off extra layers of clothes that will keep you too warm. Once again – an alarm or timer isn’t a bad idea. The trick here is to wake before you go into REM sleep so that you wake up refreshed and not at all groggy. Believe it or not,a nap of 40-60 minutes will likely leave you feeling more refreshed than a 90 minute snooze. </p> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The coffee nap</strong></h4> <p>The trick here is to drink an espresso or some coffee immediately before a brief 15-20 minute nap. Since caffeine takes about 15-20 minutes to kick in and give you its boost of alertness, drinking it right before a brief nap means that its beneficial effects should amp you up around the same time that you’re ready to wake up. </p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="700" src="https://mybobs.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NapDay.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3445" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NapDay.jpg 1000w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NapDay-300x210.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NapDay-768x538.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Learn how to make your own <a href="https://mybobs.wpengine.com/diy-chunky-blanket/?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=nationalnapday&utm_content=chunkyblanket" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Chunky Blanket (opens in a new tab)">Chunky Blanket</a>!</figcaption></figure></div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>More tips for better naps</strong></h4> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Try to nap between 1-3pm so your nap won’t keep you up all night long (unless you’re a night owl – then you could nap a bit later – what we used to call a disco nap).</li><li>Set an alarm so that you don’t need to worry about sleeping too long or missing an important appointment.</li><li>When you wake up, do something to give you a boost of energy. Splash some water on your face. Grab a brief walk. Do some jumping jacks. Anything to tell your body it’s time to get back at it.</li></ul> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Have a happy #NationalNapDay!</strong></h3> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/national-nap-day/">Celebrate National Nap Day with Bob’s</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mybobs.com/blog">Bob's Blog</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.mybobs.com/blog/national-nap-day/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>5</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>4 Tips to Improve Your Sleep with Bob’s</title> <link>https://www.mybobs.com/blog/4-tips-for-better-sleep/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:41:28 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mattress]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sleep]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://mybobs.wpengine.com/?p=1451</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Shopping for something to give you a better night’s rest can feel a bit overwhelming with all the companies on the market today vying for your mattress business, but only Bob can get you Bob’s Discount on a quality mattress plus all the mattress accoutrements that lead to better sleep. That’s why I simplified the […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/4-tips-for-better-sleep/">4 Tips to Improve Your Sleep with Bob’s</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mybobs.com/blog">Bob's Blog</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Shopping for something to give you a better night’s rest can feel a bit overwhelming with all the companies on the market today vying for your mattress business, but only Bob can get you Bob’s Discount on a quality mattress <em>plus</em> all the mattress accoutrements that lead to better sleep. That’s why I simplified the shopping process with these four sleep success tips that will make your life easier.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>1. Select a Bed for Your Head</strong></h2> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter"><a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/c/pillows?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=HowtoShopforaMattress&utm_content=BedforYourHeadPhoto" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="700" src="https://mybobs.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Queen-Side-Sleeping-Pillow.jpg" alt="Select a supportive pillow before you choose a mattress | Bob's Discount Furniture" class="wp-image-1411" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Queen-Side-Sleeping-Pillow.jpg 1000w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Queen-Side-Sleeping-Pillow-300x210.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Queen-Side-Sleeping-Pillow-768x538.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Even the perfect mattress isn’t complete without a great pillow</figcaption></figure> </div> <p>The best, most supportive and comfortable mattress is meaningless without <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/c/pillows?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=HowtoShopforaMattress&utm_content=AGoodPillowHyperlink" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a good pillow</a>. So before you kick off your shoes and start lying on mattresses, you need to find the right one for you! If you don’t, your head, neck and spine won’t be properly aligned.</p> <p>To help you home in on the perfect bed for your head, I created pillows based on specific sleep styles: side sleeper, back sleeper and stomach sleeper.<br></p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Side Sleeper Pillow</strong></h3> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="600" height="350" src="https://mybobs.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/SideSleeperPillow.jpg" alt="My specially-made side sleeper pillows are perfect for those who need extra neck support | Bob’s Discount Furniture" class="wp-image-1458 size-full" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/SideSleeperPillow.jpg 600w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/SideSleeperPillow-300x175.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <p>My side sleeper pillow caters to your unique sleep position with a plush combination of shredded Bob-O-Pedic Memory Foam and fiber to provide the comfort and support you need. Thicker pillows work better for side sleepers to support the head and neck so you can wake up feeling refreshed!</p> </div></div> <p></p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Back Sleeper Pillow</strong></h3> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <p>Back sleepers typically need a medium-fill pillow to align the spine—not too low or too high!</p> </div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/pillows/p/2019164002" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="600" height="350" src="https://mybobs.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/BackSleeperPillow.jpg" alt="My pillows for those who sleep on their back will help keep your spine happy, healthy and perfectly aligned | Bob’s Discount Furniture" class="wp-image-1459 size-full" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/BackSleeperPillow.jpg 600w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/BackSleeperPillow-300x175.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></figure></div> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Stomach Sleeper Pillow</strong></h3> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/pillows/p/2019161001" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="600" height="350" src="https://mybobs.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/StomachSleeperPillow.jpg" alt="My stomach sleeper pillows are thinner than other pillows and filled with a combination of shredded memory foam and fiber | Bob’s Discount Furniture" class="wp-image-1460 size-full" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/StomachSleeperPillow.jpg 600w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/StomachSleeperPillow-300x175.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <p>My stomach sleeper pillows are thinner than other pillows. Thinner pillows work better for stomach sleepers to help provide proper spinal alignment. If you sleep on your stomach with a thick pillow your neck pushes back creating compression and pain—ouch!</p> </div></div> <p> </p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Still pillow curious? Check out these options:</h3> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Bob-O-Pedic Reactive Memory Foam pillows infused with <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/pillows/p/2022050001" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lavender</a>, <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/pillows/p/2022056002" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charcoal</a>, <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/pillows/p/2022054001" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peppermint</a>, <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/pillows/p/2022055002" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CBD</a></li> <li>Bob-O-Pedic <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/pillows/p/20069668" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cooling Pillows</a></li> <li>Bob-O-Pedic <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/pillows/p/20069670" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Adjustable Pillows</a></li> <li>Bob-O-Pedic <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/pillows/p/2019200001" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wedge Pillow</a></li> <li>Bob-O-Pedic <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/pillows/p/2019201001" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Body Pillow</a></li> </ul> <p></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2. Let Your Firmness Preference Guide Your Mattress Selection</strong></h2> <p>Before you start testing out mattresses, think about what type of mattress in terms of construction, are you looking for. Do you enjoy the support of an innerspring, the comfort of <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/c/memory-foam-mattresses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Memory Foam</a> or a <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/c/hybrid-mattresses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hybrid</a> feel of both? </p> <p>Next, determine your firmness preference. Do you enjoy a <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/c/plush-mattresses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">super soft</a> mattress? Would you rather sleep on a <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/c/firm-mattresses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">firm surface</a>, or do you like something in the middle? Check out my firmness scale to help determine your preference. All of my mattresses are rated on a scale of 1-8, with 1 being ultra-plush and 8 being extra firm. Look for the firmness ranking to give you a better idea of the feel that you expect in a mattress.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="200" src="https://mybobs.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MattressScale.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1465" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MattressScale.jpg 1000w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MattressScale-300x60.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MattressScale-768x154.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure> </div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3. Choose Your Foundation Based on the Functionality of Your Room</strong></h2> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter"><a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/collections/bedroom-collections-sub/montana?products=true?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=HowtoShopforaMattress&utm_content=MontanaBedroomPhoto" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="700" src="https://mybobs.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MontanaBR.jpg" alt="My Montana Storage Bed is just the thing for those in need of extra storage space | Bob’s Discount Furniture" class="wp-image-1466" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MontanaBR.jpg 1000w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MontanaBR-300x210.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MontanaBR-768x538.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><br>My Montana Storage Bed is just the thing for those in need of extra storage space</figcaption></figure> </div> <p>Don’t overlook the foundation as just an item that holds your mattress. There are a variety of different foundation options, and you want to make sure you select one that best fits the functionality of the room. If you’re looking for a bed with a built-in foundation, consider the following:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><strong>Short on Storage</strong> – If you’re in need of extra space to stow clothes and bed linens, then a <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/furniture/bedroom/c/beds-and-headboards?q=%3AavailabilityScore%3ApdpPresent%3Atrue%3AallCategories%3Abeds-and-headboards%3AProductCategoryCode%3Astorage-beds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">storage bed</a> is a great option for you. This bed features a higher profile with extra drawers for storage. If you do select a storage bed, consider going with a thinner mattress. </li> <li><strong>Going for the Sleek Look</strong> – Does your room have that sleek look you don’t want to disrupt with a chunky bed? Try a <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/furniture/bedroom/c/beds-and-headboards?q=%3AavailabilityScore%3ApdpPresent%3Atrue%3AallCategories%3Abeds-and-headboards%3Abed_design%3APlatform" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">platform bed</a> to maintain your aesthetic.</li> <li><strong>Trusty Traditional</strong> – Going for more of a <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/furniture/bedroom/c/beds-and-headboards?q=%3AavailabilityScore%3ApdpPresent%3Atrue%3AallCategories%3Abeds-and-headboards%3Astyle%3ATraditional%3Astyle%3ATransitional" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">traditional </a>look? Don’t worry, I’ve got that too!</li> </ul> <p>If you’re not sure what style of bed you want, check out my variety of <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/c/box-springs-and-foundations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/c/box-springs-and-foundations?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=HowtoShopforaMattress&utm_content=FoundationsHyperlink" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">foundations</a> for any mattress size. Don’t forget to consider size—if you already have a thick mattress, the last thing you want to do is add a big foundation underneath. Climbing into bed at night shouldn’t feel like a workout, so make it easy on yourself and go for a low-profile foundation! </p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong> Power Up Your Bed</strong></h3> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter"><a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/adjustable-beds/p/20079244" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="700" src="https://mybobs.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/PB-Gem.jpg" alt="My Power Bob Essential Adjustable Base with Bob-O-Pedic Gem Queen Mattress | Bob's Discount Furniture" class="wp-image-1467" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/PB-Gem.jpg 1000w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/PB-Gem-300x210.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/PB-Gem-768x538.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Enjoy the convenience of my Power Bob Essential Adjustable Base and the comfort of my Bob-O-Pedic Gem Queen Mattress </figcaption></figure> </div> <p>Do you like the convenience of an adjustable base and all the bells and whistles that go along with it? My <a aria-label="Power Bob Ultra Adjustable Base (opens in a new tab)" href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/adjustable-beds/p/20048260002" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/adjustable-beds/p/20048260002?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=HowtoShopforaMattress&utm_content=PowerBobAdjustableBaseHyperlink">Power Bob Ult</a><a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/adjustable-beds/adjustable-bases/p/20077329003" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ra Adjustable Bas</a><a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/adjustable-beds/p/20048260002?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=HowtoShopforaMattress&utm_content=PowerBobAdjustableBaseHyperlink">e</a> is voice-activated and features preset positions, Bluetooth speakers, massage capability, a wireless remote and even LED under-bed lighting. </p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4. Protect your Investments!</strong></h2> <p>A new mattress is a big investment, so make sure you take care of it and protect it against spills, dust and dirt. Life happens, but we don’t want them to leave a permanent stain!* And don’t forget about the health benefits of using a mattress protector. My <a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/c/mattress-and-pillow-protectors"></a><a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/c/mattress-and-pillow-protectors?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=HowtoShopforaMattress&utm_content=MattressPillowProtectorsHyperlink">mattress prot</a><a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/c/mattress-and-pillow-protectors?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=HowtoShopforaMattress&utm_content=MattressPillowProtectorsHyperlink" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="ector (opens in a new tab)">ector</a><a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/c/mattress-and-pillow-protectors?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=HowtoShopforaMattress&utm_content=MattressPillowProtectorsHyperlink">s</a> help protect against dust, dirt and bed bugs.</p> <p><em>*Accidental stains void the warranty. </em></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>My <a aria-label="Fitted Mattress Protector (opens in a new tab)" href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/mattress-and-pillow-protectors/p/20036639004?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=HowtoShopforaMattress&utm_content=QueenFittedProtectorHyperlink" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Fitted Mattress Protector</strong></a> acts as a waterproof barrier against accidental spills and helps prevent dust mites from entering your mattress. You won’t even notice the breathable natural terry cloth surface</li> <li>The <a aria-label="Total Encasement Mattress Protector (opens in a new tab)" href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/mattress-and-pillow-protectors/p/20036640004?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=HowtoShopforaMattress&utm_content=TotalEncascementHyperlink" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Total Encasement Mattress Protector</strong></a> offers six-sided protection with a zipper on the underside. You can sleep soundly knowing the Total Encasement Protector acts as a waterproof barrier and protects against bed bugs and dust mites.</li> <li>My <a aria-label="5-Sided Cooling Mattress Protector (opens in a new tab)" href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/mattress-and-pillow-protectors/p/20047776003" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/mattress-and-pillow-protectors/p/20047776003"></a><a aria-label="5-Sided Cooling Mattress Protecto (opens in a new tab)" href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/mattress-and-pillow-protectors/p/20047776003?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=HowtoShopforaMattress&utm_content=5SidedHyperlink" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>5-Sided Cooling Mattress Protecto</strong></a><a href="https://blog.mybobs.com/mattresses/mattress-and-pillow-protectors/p/20047776003?utm_medium=content&utm_source=BobsBlog&utm_campaign=HowtoShopforaMattress&utm_content=5SidedHyperlink"><strong>r</strong></a> uses a cooling fiber technology that disperses your body heat five times faster than regular polyester protectors. The protector also contains a wick-away function that manages moisture and transports perspiration away from the body. Plus, it protects your mattress from stains, dust mites and allergens. </li> </ul> <p>There you have it, four tips to help you achieve the best night’s sleep you’ll ever have! Once you’ve found your perfect mattress match, be sure to tag me @mybobs for a chance to see yourself on our social media feeds! </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/4-tips-for-better-sleep/">4 Tips to Improve Your Sleep with Bob’s</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mybobs.com/blog">Bob's Blog</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>