Mattresses for Front Sleepers

Shop the best mattresses for front sleepers

Sleeping on your stomach requires a specific type of mattress to prevent waking up with lower back or neck pain. When you lie on your front, your pelvis and abdomen put the most pressure on the mattress. If your bed doesn't offer enough resistance, your core sinks, arching your back and putting your spine out of alignment.

Our expert-approved collection of front sleeper mattresses focuses on robust, even support. Whether you prefer the targeted tension of pocket sprung mattresses or the dense, supportive feel of reflex foam, you'll find top-rated beds from leading brands like Hypnos, Coolflex®, and Emma.

What is the best mattress firmness for front sleepers?

Front sleepers should always opt for a medium-firm or firm mattress. This level of tension provides the necessary resistance to keep your abdomen lifted and your spine naturally aligned.

We strongly advise against soft mattresses, as they allow your midsection to sink too far into the mattress surface. Similarly, you should avoid extra-firm mattresses, as they can be too rigid and won't allow your body to settle naturally. However, this can also depend on your weight, as if you're of a heavier build, you'll need a firmer mattress to absorb pressure. If that's the case, take a look at our collection of mattresses for heavy people.

Our Mattress Firmness Guide can also give you more insight into the different types of firmness and which one is best for you.

Which mattress types are best for stomach sleepers?

There are a lot of different types of mattresses out there, so knowing which one is suited to your sleeping position can be hard. At MattressNextDay, we stock all types of mattresses, but these are the main ones featured in this collection that you should consider if you sleep on your front:

• Reflex Foam: An excellent choice for front sleepers. Reflex foam contours to your shape like memory foam, but it is denser and compresses less. This ensures your body stays aligned without the 'sinking' feeling, and it bounces back to its original shape faster, preventing sagging over time.

• Pocket Sprung: A firm pocket-sprung mattress uses individually wrapped springs to react to your specific pressure points, keeping your chest and abdomen perfectly supported without feeling 'suffocated' by excess cushioning.

• Hybrid Mattresses: If you want a bit of surface comfort, a hybrid mattress pairs the robust support of pocket springs with a thin, comforting top layer (like gel or light memory foam) to cushion your ribs and knees without compromising your posture.

Stomach sleeper mattress with free next day delivery

Don't let the wrong mattress firmness or type ruin your posture. When you buy your new mattress from us, you can take advantage of our free next-day delivery, meaning you can get the right support for sleeping on your stomach as soon as possible. Just check our delivery page to ensure your postcode qualifies.

We also offer a 100-Night Sleep Trial on all our mattresses. If your new mattress feels a little too firm (or not firm enough!), you can easily exchange it. Add our Room of Choice and Old Mattress Recycling options at checkout, and we’ll take care of the heavy lifting for you.