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There are so many controversial opinions heard about waterbed mattresses that people considering buying them will definitely get confused. The variety of opinions is understandable given that different people have different bed preferences and requirements. And if you’re also confused, I’ll try to give you some helpful and useful tips on choosing the best waterbed for you.

The first things you should think about when deciding on a specific waterbed mattress are movement frequency and support type. These factors are conditioned by your health condition, physiological structure and sleeping habits. If you have back problems waterbed mats are the most advisable, but since they come in different types, you need to match the type with your preference. Choosing a wrong mat can cause already existing back problems to get even worse.

Also, depending on what type of sleeper you are–restless or calm–waterbeds are available with different mats, such as free flow, fiberfill (also called as “baffled”), hydraulic and coil. Since it’s important to decide on the right kind of a mat for your maximum comfort, let’s see who each of these waterbed mattresses are meant for.

I bet the first impression you have when hearing about waterbed mats coincides with the free flow type, in which water flows freely on the entire surface of the mat. Laying on it is like floating and it just seems to lull you to sleep. But this is comfy for quiet sleepers. If you can’t lie still, this mat is likely to cause you discomfort every time you turn over. Besides, the balance is not fixed and if there’s much difference in you and your sleeping partner’s weights, one of you is likely to fall out of the boat!

Fiberfill waterbed mattresses are the wide choice of waterbed fans. They are both comfortable due to their different firmness levels and durable. They say that this type meets the needs of those with backaches. As they’re much firmer than the free-flow ones, their balance is more even and no unevenness occurs. Nevertheless, they’re a little troublesome to maintain as they are difficult to drain and require an electric waterbed pump. This type, though, is rather comfy for sleepers rolling over a lot.

Hydraulic mattresses are a newer type with a rather interesting style and structure. They consist of small square bubbles with water-filled chambers. The holes within the squares let water flow from chamber to chamber so that the body is properly supported. It also has a thin fiber layer that provides more stability. However, hydraulic mattresses are more expensive than other waterbed mattresses.

And finally the last type which is also a recent innovation is a coil waterbed mattress. As the name itself implies they consist of water-filled coils. They don’t spring though and are meant to stabilize water movement, hence the support system. Moreover, coils are placed in vinyl covers which are enclosed with fibers. The latter provides both more comfort and firmness. This type of mattress is also pricey.

Decide on a waterbed mattress after first considering all of their advantages and disadvantages. Also, find out if a trial period is available for a mattress you like to confirm your final choice.

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