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Extreme fidgeter needs help

Rebecca Thomas asked
8th June 2011

Hi, My Husband and I are in need of your expert advice. I am an extreme fidgeter in bed, and 4 out of 7 nights a week I will wake my husband up whom them finds it difficult to go back to sleep again. This obviously is not an ideal situaiton. We are therefore looking into a new mattress, one which may help to prevent my husband from feeling me fidget. What are your reccommdations?

Happy to upsize to a King as currently we have a standard double bed. Many thanks, Becky Thomas.
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1 Answer
Lee Staff
answered 13 years ago

Hi Rebecca.

A good point you raise about double sizes.

It has to be said that in all cases it is advised that when you can – and if you can – to upsize to as big a bed as your room can comfortably take.

A double bed at four foot six gives you only two foot three inches of sleeping space each which really is rather inadequate, particularly for fidgeters or tossers/turners.

In your case you have two options.

One to upsize to a Kingsize bed at five foot (or even superking at 6′) , or, to have a kingsize ziplink bed (2 x 2.6″ each) which can be completely separated if neccessary to give your husband a decent nights sleep.

There is also the question begging to be asked on the reasons why you are prone to fidgeting/tossing/turning.

Although we do not claim to be experts in actual sleeping habits, it stands to reason that if you are uncomfortable in your sleeping position say through a worn out mattress your body will be constantly adjusting whilst you sleep to obtain a more comfortable position.

Finally, never underestimate the condition of your pillows!

The one source of many a bad nights sleep.

Your neck should be supported and alligned to your spine but unfortunately only trial and error will show what level of pillow firmness will suit you both.

As a sidenote to your dilemma, and if you think your mattress is in good enough condtion not to warrant replacement, it may be an idea to use two separate single duvets to reduce the risk of disturbance.

If you require any further assistance please give the office a call on 0161 437 4419

John and Ryan.

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