Hi Hallie,
Welcome to the MattressUnderGround.
Thank you for the information provided. As you know from your research here that for a mattress to be a great match it needs to offer the PPP’s(Posture and Alignment, Pressure Reflief and meet your Personal Preferences)
In your situation you may benefit from individualized comfort since you are dissimilar sizes.
Your Prana Sleep has the makings of a very nice mattress. Some of the factors you may have learned here at the MattressUnderGround, we stress one of the ways you should approach purchasing a mattress is to understand what specifications it is constructed. Just mentioning, 6" of this or 12" of total that, is not exactly the best way to evaluate how a mattress will perform, offer longevity or a way to make comparisons verses other possible choices. I am surprised your husband has not experience a bit of hammocking with such a soft mattress.
The back pain with the PranaSleep Vinyasa Plush, it’s likely due to its softness, which might not be providing enough support for your stomach sleeping position. Considering firmer options, especially hybrids with latex and innerspring constructions, could offer the support you need while accommodating your husband’s side sleeping preference.
If you were to look at a list of mattresses that might fulfill your check list of preferable options would look something like the following.
- DLX Premier Hybrid
- Type: Hybrid (HD Foams and innerspring coils)
- Firmness: several options including their new Latex Lux available in 4 firmness levels that can be split internally for each sleeper.
- Key Features: Premium materials, excellent edge support, customizable
- Price Range: Around $1,599 to 1899 for a queen size
- Why It Might Work: This mattress combines high-quality HD foam or Latex or Memory Foam and supportive innerspring coils, offering a balanced feel.
- Engineered Sleep Duo Hybrid Mattress
- Type: Hybrid (Latex or HD Foam or Memory Foam and innerspring coils)
- Firmness: Customizable firmness options
- Key Features: Dual-sided design for different firmness levels, natural latex, excellent support and cooling
- Price Range: Approximately $1,500-$2,500 for a queen size
- Why It Might Work: The Duo model is particularly good for couples with different firmness preferences, as each side can be customized individually. The latex and coil construction provides both support and cooling, making it suitable for both stomach and side sleepers.
- Arizona Premium Mattress (Ultimate Latex Hybrid)
- Type: Latex hybrid (natural latex and innerspring coils)
- Firmness: Customizable firmness options
- Key Features: Natural materials, excellent support and durability, good for hot sleepers
- Price Range: Approximately $1250 for a queen size
- Why It Might Work: The latex provides a cool sleeping surface and is supportive enough for stomach sleepers. Customizable firmness options can cater to your husband’s side sleeping preference.
- SleepEZ Hybrid Latex Mattress
- Type: Latex Hybrid (all-natural latex layers)
- Firmness: Customizable firmness layers
- Key Features: Natural materials, customizable comfort, great for hot sleepers
- Price Range: Around $1,150 for a queen size
- Why It Might Work: The all-latex construction offers excellent support and cooling. The ability to customize the firmness of each layer allows you to tailor the mattress to your and your husband’s specific needs.
- Nest Bedding Owl Natural Hybrid
- Type: Hybrid (memory foam and pocketed coils)
- Firmness: Available in Plush, Medium, and Luxury Firm
- Key Features: Good pressure relief, sleeps cool, durable
- Price Range: Approximately $2,200 for a queen size
- Why It Might Work: The Medium or Luxury Firm models offer good support for both sleeping positions and have cooling features to help with overheating.
- My Green Mattress - Natural Escape
- Type: Hybrid (organic latex and innerspring coils)
- Firmness: Medium-Firm
- Key Features: Eco-friendly materials, great support, and cooling, certified organic
- Price Range: Around $1,499 for a queen size
- Why It Might Work: This mattress uses organic latex and innerspring coils for a balance of comfort and support. It is designed to sleep cool, making it a good choice for hot sleepers. The firmness level provides adequate support for stomach sleepers while offering some cushioning for side sleepers.
- Naturepedic EOS from The Clean Bedroom
- Type: Hybrid (organic latex and innerspring coils)
- Firmness: Customizable firmness options
- Key Features: Organic materials, modular design, excellent support, and cooling
- Price Range: Around $3800 for a queen size
- Why It Might Work: The Naturepedic EOS features a modular design that allows you to customize each side of the mattress with different firmness levels, making it ideal for couples with varying preferences. The use of organic latex and coils ensures good support, durability, and cooling properties.
A medium-firm mattress is typically a good balance for stomach and side sleepers.
Some brands mentioned offer customizable firmness levels, which can be very beneficial for couples like you with different sleeping preferences.
Ensure the mattress comes with a generous trial period and a good warranty to test its suitability. Know your 4R’s (Return, Restocking, Refund and Reviews/Reputation)
As you can see, there are a plethora of hybrid options that offer superior support and excellent comfort across a range of price points. All of these choices provide transparency regarding materials and construction, ensuring you make an informed decision.
Hopefully, with a little more homework you will find the perfect match. While many will prefer the hybrid option, most on the list offer all latex options as well, plus a few not mentioned such as Flobeds, Custom Sleep Technology and Cozy Pure. Many will debate the all latex vs hybrid as the way to go. Since you have tried the all foam option, and your husband is under 220, there is an argument to be made in favor of all foam, provided you select the appropriate firmness for each of you.
Good luck on the next round of studying and investigation.
Maverick.
The best place to link up to each of these choices is here.
Once you select the perfect mattress, don’t forget, your pillow selection is equally crucial. Your pillow will comprise 40-45% of your sleeping comfort. Since you are transitioning from a sinking soft mattress to a firmer one, it is essential to carefully consider how to match your pillows to the new mattress and comfort level.