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Given the amount of time that we spend sleeping
-- or trying to sleep -- it only makes sense to make our beds
as comfortable
as possible. Today, we have many choices in mattresses, from
pillow-top to firm. But what happens if your mattress preferences
change from day to day? Maybe an ultra-firm mattress works
for you sometimes, but other times you prefer a softer bed.
For changeable
comfort, an air mattress just might be your best bet.
Air mattresses are equipped with inflatable, adjustable chambers.
One such air mattress, the Sleep Number bed by Select Comfort,
comes with two separate air chambers. A numbered remote dial
controls each air chamber. The customer adjusts the mattress
to the desired firmness -- or softness -- with the touch of
a button. Since there are two chambers, each side of the bed
can be controlled independently. This is ideal for partners
with different mattress preferences. LoungAir
is offering a unique air mattress that converts to a lounge,
chair, or recliner. Another type
of air mattress
is the low-cost, foldable variety. These inflatable mattresses
are great for spare bedrooms, guest rooms, slumber parties,
and even camping trips. Most of these air mattresses are
simply
put on the floor. These mattresses can be found at bedding
stores such as Linens N Things and Bed, Bath & Beyond.
They can also be found at department stores. At the time
of this writing, WalMart was offering a two-position air
mattress
on a frame for $34. Some outdoor and camping supplies stores
also sell air mattresses, as well as many online stores. One company, however, created a more comfortable alternative
to the on-the-floor air mattresses. The Raised AeroBed, by
Aero Products International, Inc., is an inflatable bed that
stands about two feet high. This type of air mattress can be
inflated with a small electric pump. |
