The best mattress for stomach sleepers in 2024

Just because a mattress is objectively a good bed doesn’t mean it’s the best mattress for your sleep needs. The best mattress for you is based on your sleeping position, weight and additional needs. When shopping for the best mattress for stomach sleepers, there are a few key factors to consider.

Hardness level: Stomach sleepers should consider the firmness level when purchasing a mattress. For most stomach sleepers, a slightly firmer mattress is best for your sleep needs. We recommend medium-firm to firm mattresses for stomach sleepers; this way, your hips and spine are supported and comfortable. If the mattress is too soft, your hips will sag, leading to back pain in the morning. However, if you despise a firm mattress, a medium mattress will be more comfortable – especially if you’re a stomach sleeper with sensitive breasts.

Your body type: Another factor that will influence which mattress a stomach sleeper should choose is body type. Depending on how much you weigh, you may put more or less pressure on the mattress, which can change how you interpret the firmness level. Smaller people put less pressure on the mattress, meaning they don’t sink in as much. This means they will perceive the mattress as firmer. Heavier people will find that the mattresses can be softer because the bed turns out to be bigger.

Mattress construction: A big thing to consider is what your mattress is made of. Much of this comes down to your preference for the feel and durability of your mattress, although there is more to it than that. All foam mattresses are budget-friendly and come in all firmness levels, but they’re usually not the best for heavy people because they don’t provide enough support. We recommend that large bedrooms choose coil mattresses such as a traditional innerspring mattress or a hybrid mattress that combines pocket coils and comfortable foam layers.

Different types of mattress constructions include:

• Internal spring: Innerspring mattresses are the traditional type of beds – the ones in your grandmother’s house. They have a layer of coils as a base. Coil types include pocket coils, continuous wire coils, or offset coils. Innerspring mattresses feature thin comfort layers on comfort coils. Some innerspring mattresses have pillow options for side sleepers. Stomach sleepers benefit from innerspring mattresses because they provide even support throughout the mattress.
• Foam: Dunaprene mattresses are made entirely of memory foam, foam, latex foam or a mix. All-foam mattresses are often budget-friendly and provide an ample amount of pressure relief. Stomach sleepers should be careful with foam mattresses, especially if they are heavier, as they can sink in too far and wake up with back pain. It’s best to stick to firmer, all-foam mattresses when sleeping on your stomach.
• Hybrid: Hybrid mattresses combine the best parts of both innerspring and foam mattresses. This type of mattress strikes a really good balance between comfort and support thanks to coils and a variety of comfort layers. Your stomach won’t sink in too far and there are many layers of foam to provide pressure relief.