Best Mattress for Stomach Sleepers

If you sleep with a partner or pet, you may want to consider a mattress with low motion transfer. A mattress with low motion transfer is able to absorb motion and isolate it at the source, thus preventing the sleeper on the other side from feeling it. This is especially important if you or your partner tends to toss and turn, or if one of you is a particularly light sleeper. I test motion isolation using a seismometer. I drop a 10-pound steel ball onto one side of the bed from gradually increasing heights. A seismometer on the other side of the bed is able to sense the disturbance and translate the results into a graph. The larger the spikes on the graph, the more likely you are to feel a partner’s movement.

When we take a look at the Helix Dawn’s seismograph, we see pretty average results. I can see some clear spiking that doesn’t quickly dissipate. This mattress has a decent amount of bouncy foam in it, so I’m not surprised that it struggles to isolate motion. I think you’re likely to feel a partner’s larger movements on this bed, especially if you are a light sleeper.

Considering the Helix Dawn is a firmer bed, I wasn’t surprised by the great support it offered. When I laid down on the bed, I felt lifted and didn’t experience too much sinkage. I felt more “on” the bed than “in” the bed. This mattress is packed with firm, high-density foams, such as the Helix Dynamic Foam and High-Grade Helix Responsive Foam. The main support system is a layer of pocketed coils zoned for support. This means their firmness fluctuates depending on where the body needs more or less support. Finally, a layer of DuraDense base foam rounds out the mattress and gives the coils something to bounce off of. Overall, I felt very supported and didn’t experience a ton of sinkage, which is something stomach sleepers can appreciate.

When I evaluate cooling in a mattress, I first take a look at its materials and construction. The main cooling materials are the breathable knit cover and pocketed coils. The coils add space inside the mattress for hot air to flow in and out without becoming trapped. The foams inside aren’t necessarily cooling, so extra-hot sleepers may experience a bit of overheating. I would recommend hot sleepers upgrade to the Helix Dawn Luxe, which includes more cooling features such as a Tencel cover. You can also upgrade the cover to a GlacioTex Cooling Cover at checkout, which can help with further temperature regulation.

I have also begun testing mattresses with a thermal gun, but I haven’t performed this test on the Helix Dawn yet. Stay tuned for those results.

Edge support refers to how strong the sides of the bed are and whether they are just as supportive as the center of the mattress. Strong edges can appeal to couples or sleepers who like to spread out, as they allow the sleeper to use the entire surface area of the bed and can make it feel larger. Edge support is also important for people with mobility issues to pay attention to, as these sleepers often rely on strong edges when getting in and out of bed. Finally, strong edges can help indicate durability and whether the bed is prone to premature sagging.

I was happy with the edge support on the Helix Dawn. This bed contains two reinforced edges to help prevent premature sagging. The pocketed coils also add structure to the mattress and help prevent the layers from collapsing over time. I think couples could appreciate the strong edges on this bed.

I test pressure relief by rolling a specialized mat onto the surface of the mattress and then laying on it in all sleeping positions. The mat is able to sense where pressure is building on my body and translate the results into an easy-to-read graphic using thermal imaging. Areas displaying blue and green indicate low pressure buildup, and areas displaying yellow and red indicate high pressure buildup.

When it comes to stomach sleeping, the Helix Dawn is a dream. The bed is firm enough to keep the hips lifted in line with the shoulders, thus preventing back pain. I think back sleepers could also appreciate this bed’s firm support, especially if they have preexisting back pain. However, I think this mattress is a bit too firm for strict side sleepers, as they may experience some pressure building at the hips and shoulders. Remember, this mattress is Helix’s firmest model, so I’m not surprised that it’s more supportive than pressure-relieving. 

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The Saatva Classic is a bouncy, innerspring mattress with a coil-on-coil construction. Since the bed contains two layer of coils, I wasn’t surprised by the lack of motion isolation. This bed doesn’t contain a lot of foam, which can usually help absorb motion and prevent it from traveling. Looking at the seismograph, I see some harsh lines. These aren’t awful results, and I’ve definitely seen worse. However, restless sleepers may want a bed with lower motion transfer to prevent disturbing their partner.

The Saatva mattress has outstanding support that stomach sleepers can surely appreciate. We know coils help make a mattress supportive, and the Saatva has not just one coil layer but two coil layers. I could feel these coils working to lift my body up and out of the mattress. In between the coils is a layer of memory foam zoned for support. The memory foam comes with Saatva’s Spinal Wire for additional support and spinal alignment. I felt super supported on this mattress, which is why it earned 5 out of 5 stars in this category.

As I mentioned earlier, coils add space inside the mattress for hot air to flow in and out without becoming trapped. Since this bed has two layers of coils, it’s extra breathable. Memory foam tends to trap heat, but this mattress doesn’t contain a lot of foam, thus eliminating this issue.

I also tested the Saatva using my thermal gun. I first record the initial temperature of the bed and then lay on it for five minutes. Then, I record the bed’s temperature again and see how much the temperature increased. If it heats up more than 15 degrees Fahrenheit, we consider it to have poor cooling capabilities. 10 to 15 degrees indicates decent cooling, 5 to 10 degrees indicates good cooling, and less than 5 degrees indicates excellent cooling. When I performed this test on the Saatva, I found a temperature increase of 9.3 degrees. This indicates good cooling, so I think it could be a good choice for hot sleepers.

The Saatva has some of the best edge support I have ever seen in a mattress, which isn’t something I say lightly. When I placed my entire weight on the edge of the bed, there was little to no sinkage at all. I used a yardstick to measure exactly how much the layers collapsed and found less than half an inch of sinkage. These are excellent results, and I think sleepers with mobility issues could be happy with this strong support.

I tested pressure relief on Saatva’s Luxury Firm model. When we take a look at the pressure map, we see mostly blue and green in all sleeping positions. The Saatva’s pillow top adds some cushioning around the hips, shoulders, and lower back, thus helping prevent pain. For stomach sleepers, I would recommend the Luxury Firm or Firm model. If you’re a stomach sleeper who experiences back pain, you may prefer the Firm model. This bed will offer extra support at the hips to prevent the lower back from bending unnaturally.

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Looking at the WinkBed’s seismometer test results, I think it had average motion isolating abilities. The WinkBed contains coils, which make it hard to isolate motion to just one area. The pillow top and top layer of foam help absorb a bit of motion and prevent vibrations from traveling too much. However, I think you’re still likely to feel larger movements from a partner, such as getting in and out of bed.

Although it’s a hybrid bed, the WinkBed’s support system feels very similar to a traditional innerspring mattress. The mattress contains an extra-tall layer of coils that feature multiple support zones. Throughout these zones, the coils’ firmness fluctuates depending on the part of the body they’re supporting. When laying on the WinkBed, I felt incredible support from the coils. I didn’t feel a lot of sinkage and felt more “on” the bed than “in” the bed. I could feel my body being lifted, and my hips felt very supported when sleeping on my stomach.

The extra-tall layer of coils inside the WinkBed brings a lot of breathability and airflow to this mattress. Further cooling is supplied by the Tencel cover, which is a natural material derived from eucalyptus that helps with temperature regulation. I could also feel some cooling from the gel-infused Euro pillow top. Gel is one of my favorite cooling infusions in mattresses because it helps draw heat away from the body.

When I tested this bed using my thermal gun, I found a temperature increase of 7 degrees after laying on the bed for five minutes. This indicates good cooling abilities, and I personally thought the Tencel cover made the bed cool to the touch. If you’re a hot sleeper, I think this bed could help prevent sweating and overheating.

The WinkBed has solid edge support. When I sat and lay directly on the bed’s edges, I felt lifted and secure. I didn’t feel like I was about to slip off the bed, so I think couples should be able to use the entire surface of the bed without issue. I used a yardstick to measure the sinkage and found less than half an inch, which is very good.

I tested pressure relief on the Luxury Firm model of the WinkBed. When I lay on the bed, I felt my weight being evenly distributed thanks to the zoned support coils. When stomach sleeping, I felt pressure relief at my hips and shoulders from the Euro pillow top. However, I didn’t find too much sinkage, which allowed my hips to remain in line with my shoulders. If you’re a stomach sleeper, I would recommend the Luxury Firm or Firm model for the best support and pressure relief.

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I gave the Emma Hybrid Comfort 5 out of 5 stars for motion isolation because it has some of the lowest motion transfer I have ever seen. When I take a look at the seismograph, I see tiny lines that are very close together and quickly dissipate. Even when dropping the steel ball from the tallest height, the Emma was able to quickly absorb the motion. I think this bed is an excellent choice for couples, especially if one or both sleepers wake up easily. You’re very unlikely to be disturbed by a partner tossing and turning. I think you’ll even be able to sleep through a person getting in and out of bed.

I think the Emma Hybrid comfort has strong, supportive materials that help keep my body lifted and secure. As a hybrid bed, this mattress contains both foams and coils. The transition layer is made from durable HRX foam, which is very dense and prevented me from sinking too far into the bed. Below is a layer of coils featuring seven different ergonomic zones. Within these zones, the coils are softer and firmer depending on which part of the body they’re supporting. I thought the coils did a great job at providing firm support at the hips and soft comfort at the shoulders. When stomach sleeping, I could feel them propping my hips in line with my shoulders.

The layer of coils inside the Emma Hybrid Comfort adds space for air to flow in and out without becoming trapped. This makes the bed very airy and breathable. I also felt some cooling from the comfort layer, which is infused with gel that draws heat away from the body. Finally, the bed is topped is a lightweight, moisture-wicking cover that’s very soft and breathable.

When I performed the thermal gun test on this bed, I found a temperature increase of 7.7 degrees after laying on the mattress for 5 minutes. This qualifies as good cooling. These results combined with the bed’s construction lead me to believe that hot sleepers could enjoy this bed’s cooling abilities.

I thought the Emma Hybrid Comfort had good edge support overall. I felt most supported when lying directly on the bed’s edges. These felt secure, and I didn’t feel any noticeable sagging. However, I felt less supported when sitting on the edge and placing my entire weight on one spot. I saw some noticeable sinkage, but I still didn’t feel like I was about to slide off the bed.

When it comes to stomach sleeping, the Emma Hybrid Comfort is excellent. Looking at my pressure map, we can see that this bed is not great for side sleepers – it’s much too firm, thus creating pressure buildup at the hips and shoulders. However, the bed is just right for stomach sleepers, who need that firm support to lift their hips in line with their shoulders. I felt very comfortable while stomach sleeping thanks to the zoned support coils. The coils were firmer at my hips and provided lift, yet they were softer at my shoulders and provided some nice pressure relief. I also think this mattress could help promote spinal alignment in back sleepers while still cushioning the lumbar region.

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When we look at the Plank Firm’s seismograph, we can see decent isolation. The spikes on the graph aren’t super large, but there are many of them. This means the bed doesn’t do a great job immediately absorbing movement, and those vibrations travel across the bed a bit. Since this bed is made from foam, it does isolate some motion, but I still think you’re likely to feel larger movement from a partner throughout the night.

As a mattress designed to be ultra-firm, I’m not surprised that it’s also very supportive. The Plank Firm contains 7 inches of high-density poly foam that helps keep the bed sturdy. When I lay down on my stomach, I could feel the foam lifting my hips and propping my spine into the proper position. I was also impressed by how durable the foam is, and I think it’s unlikely to sag over time. Although this bed is flippable, I thought both sides provided great support. There’s very little sinkage on this mattress, so I felt more “on” than “in” the bed.

As I’ve mentioned before, foam can sometimes have the reputation of trapping heat. However, you can purchase a cooling panel for the Plank Firm upon checkout. This panel does come at an additional cost, but I think it could be worth it for hot sleepers. When I tried the panel, I thought it helped cool the bed down. 

I also tested this bed with my thermal gun and found a 7-degree temperature increase after laying on the bed for five minutes. This qualifies as decent cooling abilities, so I think it could be a nice choice for hot sleepers despite being an all-foam bed.

When I sat on the edge of the Plank Firm, I felt very minimal sinkage. I used a yardstick to measure how much the layers collapsed under my weight and found only two inches of sinkage. When I sat and slept directly on the edges, I thought they felt just as supportive as the very center of the bed. I didn’t feel like I was about to fall off the bed, so I think couples and people with mobility issues could benefit from this mattress.

I think stomach and back sleepers could both benefit from the Plank Firm mattress. Regardless of which side I slept on, I could feel my spine being propped into neutral alignment. This is especially nice for stomach sleepers, as it can help prevent lower back pain. I also felt the foams contouring my lower back when back sleeping on the firm side. I would recommend the extra-firm side to stomach sleepers and the firm side to back sleepers. In general, I wouldn’t recommend this bed to side sleepers, as I can see some pressure forming at the hips on the pressure map when sleeping in this position.

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Based on my seismometer test results, I think the Bear Elite Hybrid has impressive motion isolation that could make it a good choice for couples. The top layers of foam really put in the work to absorb motion and stop disturbance at the source. The only concerning lines I see come from when I dropped the steel ball from the highest height. This represents someone jumping up and down on the bed, so regular tossing and turning is unlikely to disturb your sleep.

The Bear Elite Hybrid contains two layers of coils that make the bed super supportive. When I lay down in the stomach sleeping position, I could feel the coil layers working together to prop up my hips and promote proper spinal alignment. I also thought the contour layer of zoned support memory foam added additional support. There are five zones within this layer, each featuring a different firmness depending on which part of the body they are zoned to support. Although the foam is soft, it’s still supportive enough for stomach sleepers.

With double the coils, this bed has double the breathability and airflow. The bed also contains copper-infused memory foam. Memory foam can be known to trap heat, but the copper infusion helps draw heat away from the body.  I thought the Bear Elite Hybrid slept pretty cool, but I found even more cooling when I tested it with the Celliant cover. This cover contains a breathable phase change material that is cool to the touch. However, this cover is not included in the bed and must be purchased at checkout for an additional cost. If you’re a very hot sleeper, I think the Celliant cover could be well worth it.

When I used my thermal gun on this bed, I found a temperature increase of 10 degrees after laying on the bed for five minutes. This indicates good cooling abilities, which isn’t surprising considering how cool I felt sleeping on it.

I was overall impressed with the edge support on the Bear Elite Hybrid mattress. When sitting and lying along the sides, I felt lifted and supported. Even when placing my entire weight directly on one spot, I didn’t notice a concerning amount of sinkage. I think people with mobility issues will be able to use these strong edges to facilitate getting in and out of bed.

I tested pressure relief on the Medium model of the Bear Elite Hybrid. When sleeping on my back, I saw very little pressure forming at my hips, shoulders, and back on the pressure map. When it comes to stomach sleeping, I would recommend the Firm model. This model provides some soft cushioning at the hips and shoulders, but it’s still supportive enough to lift the hips up and prevent pressure at the lower back. The mattress also comes in a Plush model, which isn’t ideal for stomach sleeping but could be great for side sleeping.

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Looking at the Nolah Evolution’s seismograph, I think it could be an excellent choice for anyone sleeping with a restless partner. The lines on the graph are relatively small, and I don’t notice any out-of-control spiking. This bed does have a decent amount of bounce due to the coils inside, but the foam layers help absorb motion and prevent it from traveling to the sleeper on the other side.

I was very impressed with the support on this bed. The main support system inside the Nolah Evolution is a layer of HDMax EcoSupport Coils. When stomach sleeping, I could feel these coils pushing my hips up and in line with my shoulders. This bed also contains two foam comfort layers and a transition layer that add extra support for the sleeper. When testing this mattress, I felt very comfortable and didn’t notice my spine bending abnormally.

If you’re a stomach sleeper who overheats at night, the Nolah Evolution could be exactly what you’re looking for. The layer of coils adds a lot of space inside the bed for air to flow in and out without becoming trapped, thus making the bed super breathable. The comfort layers both contain additional cooling technology. The first layer is made with Nolah’s ArticTex fibers designed to keep the foam cool. The second layer is made from Nolah’s AirFoamICE. This foam feels similar to Nolah’s proprietary AirFoam, but this foam contains a graphite infusion that helps with temperature regulation.

I have not tested the Nolah Evolution’s cooling with my thermal gun yet, so stay tuned for those results. However, I’m overall impressed with the bed’s cooling materials and construction, so I think it’s a great choice for hot sleepers.

I think the Nolah Evolution features excellent edge support. The 8-inch layer of HDMax EcoSupport Coils helps keep the bed strong and sturdy, and I didn’t notice a ton of sinkage. These coils are wrapped with Nolah’s Edge-Tech support foam. This foam helps reinforce the edges and prevent them from sagging over time. When sitting and laying on the edges, I thought they felt just as strong as the center of the mattress, and I didn’t feel at risk of falling off.

I tested the Luxury Firm model of the Nolah Evolution. When we take a look at the pressure map, we can see only blue and green when back and side sleeping. In these positions, the foams were able to contour around the sensitive joints and prevent pressure from building. I think stomach sleepers will prefer the Medium or Firm models. These models should be firm enough to support the hips and spine while still providing some soft contouring at the hips and shoulders.

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