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Daily Record
2 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Shoppers baffled as Nectar card issue leaves them 'overdrawn'
Nectar card owners have expressed their frustrations after they discovered their accounts had somehow become 'overdrawn' with negative balances, something they didn't know could happen A Sainsbury's shopper has taken to Reddit to voice their bewilderment after their Nectar card account displayed a negative balance. The customer posted a screenshot showing they were -115 points in the red, equating to a monetary deficit of -57p. Nectar, one of the UK's most popular loyalty card schemes, enables members to collect points through various large outlets including Sainsbury's, eBay, Argos, and British Airways, which can then be redeemed for discounts in-store or rewards online such as flight savings. Yet, as one user's experience suggests, complications can arise. "Gone overdrawn on my Nectar account," the individual wrote on the CasualUK subreddit, sparking a discussion with others speculating on the cause of the issue. Another Reddit user responded, sharing that their account was also in the red - sitting at -464 points. A second commenter shared their own experience. "Happened to me," they said. "Returned a TV (£1500) bought via eBay. Had already spent the points. Went badly into the Red when they took them back." Meanwhile a third chimed in: "One time an error meant Sainsburys accidentally added 12k Nectar points to my account, they rectified it pretty quickly, HOWEVER, I had auto-convert to Avios enabled, so those 12,000 Nectar points were all turned into Avios immediately. So they took me 12,000 nectar points in debt." A fourth Reddit user expressed frustration, saying: "This happened to me and it took me 6 months to get into the positive! It infuriated me, as surely it's the company's fault?!" A fifth shopper shared: "Someone spent all my Nectar points, in London, I don't live anywhere near London and haven't been for years. "Complained to Nectar, they froze the account, but won't replace the points, because I can't remember the exact year and month I opened the account, all I know is I've had it for about 20 years!" One possible reason for a negative balance could be due to suspected fraudulent activity or other irregularities, as per Nectar's FAQ section, which states: "Redeemed points cannot be used again. If a transaction on which points are issued or redeemed is cancelled, reversed or not completed, we will reverse the associated points movement when instructed by the relevant Sponsor or Supplier. If insufficient points are available, or we suspect fraud or misconduct, Rewards may be refused or cancelled." Earlier this month, Nectar announced a significant update that impacts anyone who collects points with eBay. Starting from September 1, collectors will no longer be able to earn or redeem Nectar points directly on the eBay website. Nevertheless, shoppers can still accumulate Nectar points on eBay purchases by going through the Nectar app or website. To continue earning points, users should search for eBay on the Nectar platform and then proceed to eBay via the provided link to complete their shopping. In a positive twist, you'll now accumulate two Nectar points for every £1 spent on eBay - a rise from the current rate of one Nectar point. Any vouchers that you have already generated on eBay prior to 31 August will remain valid on eBay until their expiry date.
Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Shoppers baffled after getting into 'debt' on Nectar cards
A shopper has been left confused after noticing their Nectar points balance appeared to be in the red, and it seems they're not the only one it has happened to A Sainsbury's customer has expressed their confusion online after seemingly falling into 'debt' on their Nectar card. Taking to Reddit, the shopper shared a screenshot of their account, which displayed a negative balance of -115 points - a monetary value of -57p. Nectar is loyalty-based card programme in which shoppers can accumulate points via a variety of participating retailers - most notably Sainsbury's, eBay, Argos and British Airways. These points can then be redeemed for discounts on future purchases or exchanged for rewards including savings on flights. However, according to one user, it appears things don't always go to plan. "Gone overdrawn on my Nectar account," they penned in the CasualUK subreddit, prompting others to offer a variety of theories as to how the problem may have occurred. It seems they weren't the only one to fall foul of the problem, as a second Reddit user revealed their account is currently 464 points in the red. "Happened to me," one person alleged of their own scenario. "Returned a TV (£1500) bought via eBay. Had already spent the points. Went badly into the Red when they took them back." A third shopper claimed: "One time an error meant Sainsburys accidentally added 12k Nectar points to my account, they rectified it pretty quickly, HOWEVER, I had auto-convert to Avios enabled, so those 12,000 Nectar points were all turned into Avios immediately. So they took me 12,000 nectar points in debt." Meanwhile a fourth Reddit user said: "This happened to me and it took me 6 months to get into the positive! It infuriated me, as surely it's the company's fault?!" And a fifth hit out: "Someone spent all my Nectar points, in London, I don't live anywhere near London and haven't been for years. "Complained to Nectar, they froze the account, but won't replace the points, because I can't remember the exact year and month I opened the account, all I know is I've had it for about 20 years!" One explanation for the negative could be the result of suspected fraud or misconduct, according to Nectar's FAQ page. It states online: "Redeemed points cannot be used again. If a transaction on which points are issued or redeemed is cancelled, reversed or not completed, we will reverse the associated points movement when instructed by the relevant Sponsor or Supplier. If insufficient points are available, or we suspect fraud or misconduct, Rewards may be refused or cancelled." Earlier this month, meanwhile, Nectar announced a huge change that affects anyone who collects points with eBay. As of September 1, you won't be able to collect or spend Nectar points directly on the eBay website. However, you will still be able to collect Nectar points on your eBay transactions when you shop through Nectar. To do this, you'll need to search for eBay on the Nectar app or website, then click on this to go through to the eBay website or app to make your purchase. The good news is, you'll now collect two Nectar points for every £1 spent at eBay - up from the current rate of one Nectar point. Any vouchers that you have already created on eBay before August 31 will remain valid on eBay until their expiration date. Nectar has been contacted for comment.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
The seven easy checks to make to save you £100s on your food shop including loyalty prices secret code
One of the tips involves heading to a particular aisle in your local supermarket SHOP TO IT The seven easy checks to make to save you £100s on your food shop including loyalty prices secret code SEVEN easy checks could save you £100s a year on your food shop including a loyalty price secret code. The price of food remains on the up, based on the latest data from the Office for National Statistics, so it pays to cut costs. Advertisement 1 Some easy supermarket tricks could help you slash your food bill by £100s a year Credit: Getty Luckily, there are a host of small changes you can make on your weekly supermarket trip that'll save you £100s on your bill each year. From loyalty price secret codes, to bags of surplus groceries and even product placement on shelves, here are seven revealed by consumer website Which?. Check how long Clubcard and Nectar offers are valid for Retailers offer customers loyalty prices on certain products to encourage impulse buys and repeat sales. But, the idea that a deal might expire soon can make you buy an item when you don't actually need it. Advertisement However, you can actually check when Tesco Clubcard and Sainsbury's Nectar deals are set to end through secret codes and make sure you're buying products that won't go out of date soon. You can find out when a Tesco Clubcard Prices deal will finish by checking out the date on the shelf label - the date an offer is ending will be written backwards in small print. For example, if it says "251001", it means the offer will end on October 1. Shelf labels for Sainsbury's Nectar Prices have the date the promotion started in small print, with deals usually running for a fortnight and ending on Tuesdays. Advertisement In any case, prices are often the same as items' regular selling prices at other stores, so make sure you're checking you're getting the best price. You can do this through websites like Shopping discounts - How to make savings and find the best bargains Be eagle-eyed on pre-packaged fruit and veg The big supermarkets have ditched "best before" dates from lots of their pre-packaged fresh fruit and vegetables to reduce food waste. However, codes on the packaging can help you figure out when an item is coming to the end of its life. Advertisement At Asda and Tesco, letters are followed by numbers - "A" is January while "B" is February and so on, while the number is the day of the month. For example, the best before date of an item with the code 'D27' is April 27. Sainsbury's codes begin with "J" and end with "S" and contain the date in the middle. So the best before date of an item labelled "JO811S" is November 8. Advertisement Morrisons uses the first letter and day of the month, so a product with the code "O23" has a best-before date of October 23. Compare prices on pre-packaged and loose produce Pre-packaged fruit and vegetables aren't always cheaper than loose items, as well as being worse for the environment. Check the price per gram of items to work out which option is cheapest. When Which? checked prices at Tesco this month, a bag of three courgettes was £1.39 (£0.46 each) or £0.44 for one loose courgette. Advertisement Pre-chopped vegetables might be more convenient for you, but generally offer less value for money compare to whole ones too. Shop in the world foods aisle The world foods aisle is usually tucked away in an inconspicuous area of most supermarkets. But find it and you could end up getting the same ingredients for much less compared to other parts of the store. When Which? checked, a jar of Sainsbury's paprika powder was £1.10 for a 44g jar - £2.50 per 100g. Advertisement However, in the world foods aisle, a 400g bag of Natco paprika was £2.20 - just 55p per 100g and £1.95 less per 100g than the own brand paprika. Meanwhile, a 28g jar of Asda's crushed red chillies was £1 (35.7p per 10g) compared to £3 (15p per 10g) for a 200g bag of Rajah crushed red chillies in the world foods aisle. The same rule applies to larger items too, and you can make some big savings buying in bulk. A 500g bag of Tilda basmati rice was £3 in Tesco's rice aisle (£6 per kg). Advertisement However, in the world foods section, you could buy a 5kg bag of the same Tilda rice for just £16 (£3.20 per kg). Move your eyes around the store Supermarkets usually put the most expensive items at eye level where most shoppers' gazes won't stray from. However, you can usually find much cheaper produce higher, or lower, on shelves. Which? found 80 packs of PG Tips, costing £2.98, took up the top three shelves in Asda's tea aisle, while its own brand tea bags sat on the bottom three, with an 80-pack costing just £2. Advertisement Be wary of other tactics supermarkets use to try and get you parting with your hard-earned cash too. Retailers will often put products near brightly coloured signs, at the end of aisles and promote seasonal offers to suck customers in. But make sure you write a list so you're less likely to be cast astray. Buy a surprise bag of surplus groceries A host of supermarkets are on the Too Good to Go app which offers unsold bags or boxes of surplus food at drop down prices. Advertisement You just have to download the app for free via Google Play or the Apple App Store. You then reserve a bag from your local supermarket, including Asda, M&S and Waitrose, and pick it up from your local store. Aldi, for example, offers bags for £3.30 with £10 worth of food in them. Just bear in mind you can't choose what's inside the box or bag. Advertisement Bargain fruit and veg boxes Similarly, some retailers offer cheaper boxes of fruit and veg that is slightly damaged or misshapen, but still perfectly good to eat. Lidl offers a five kilo Too Good to Waste box of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50, which can usually be found at the checkouts. Sainsbury's sells £2 Taste Me, Don't Waste Me boxes with surplus fresh produce in more than 230 stores. The boxes are made up at the end of the day, so you're most likely to get one in the early evening. Advertisement The Sun asked Sainsbury's, Tesco and Asda for comment. How to save money on your food shop Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes - plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30. Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash. Food waste apps - food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public. Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio. Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount. Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses. Yellow sticker bargains - yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap. But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here. Super cheap bargains - sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds. "Downshift" - you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands. The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Western Telegraph
3 days ago
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Sainsbury's shoppers could save £150 with Your Nectar Prices
From Friday, July 25, Sainsbury's is introducing Your Nectar Prices in its UK supermarkets, giving customers a new way to access savings on the products they buy the most. Your Nectar Prices allow customers to get up to ten personalised offers each week, combining their favourite products and new recommendations based on their shopping habits. Sainsbury's say the new offers could save shoppers more than £150 over the course of the year. To access these savings, customers must be digitally registered with Nectar which can be done online at or via the Nectar app. Mark Given, Chief Marketing, Data & Sustainability Officer at Sainsbury's, says: 'Over the past few years, we've made significant strides with Nectar, with Nectar Prices being a big part of that success, bringing great value to millions of customers. 'But what really sets us apart is that we're leading the way by making loyalty personal. Shoppers want to feel recognised and rewarded and while Nectar Prices are for everyone, we know our customers love an offer that is made just for them. 'That's exactly what Your Nectar Prices delivers – it's about giving customers those extra savings on the products they love and buy most. "Every week over a million customers are making the most of their personalised discounts and, by rolling this out to our checkouts, we're opening the door for millions more to grab fantastic offers on the items they already purchase and maybe even discover some new favourites." Sainsbury's recall warnings (Image: Danny Lawson) Three popular products sold at Sainsbury's supermarkets across the UK have been recalled, as shoppers were told to 'stop using them immediately'. All of the recalled products present a fire risk, the recall warnings state. The Bosch Styline Toaster has been recalled due to a technical fault which can cause the electronics to overheat and could cause a toaster fire. The affected products have codes of TAT8613GB and TAT8611GB, and the recall affects the white and black versions of the toaster. The affected products have codes of TAT8613GB and TAT8611GB, and the recall affects the white and black versions of the toaster. A recall statement, from producers Bosch, said: 'Bosch (BSH) is voluntarily recalling the above Styline Toaster models produced from October 2021 to April 2023 as the quality checks have revealed a technical fault which can cause the electronics to overheat and could cause a toaster fire. 'To minimize safety risks, please disconnect any affected toaster from the mains supply immediately and do not use it. 'For further details or if you have any questions, you can contact the customer care team on 01536 436236. 'Or if you would like to request a call back please email your contact details at bosch-toaster-action@ and one of Bosch team members will contact you. 'Bosch thank you for your understanding.' ⚠️Here is our monthly recall roundup for June⚠️ Visit for more information.#ProductRecalls #UkRecallsAndAlerts — Office for Product Safety and Standards (@OfficeforSandS) June 27, 2025 Sainsbury's warned shoppers that they had been informed of an issue affected specific units of rechargeable blenders from Nutribullet. A spokesman said: 'A small number of units have been identified as having a battery defect that could overheat during charging, creating a potential fire risk. 'Please stop using the item immediately, and check if you have an affected product by locating the serial number on the base of the blender. 'Please visit to verify if your blender is potentially affected and if so, register to receive a replacement product free of charge." The Air Fryers affected by the Tower recall have SKUs of 141407023 and 139987372, and both the 2.2 litre and 4 litre Tower Air Fryer are included in the recall. A Sainsbury's spokesman said: 'We have been requested by Tower to alert you to a product recall impacting three Tower branded air fryers produced between January 2022 to April 2023. 'A small number of units have been identified as having a potential manufacturing default that could cause the air fryer to overheat and pose a fire risk. 'Please stop using the item immediately, and check if you have an affected product by locating the product number on the base of the air fryer. 'Once you have identified that your product is impacted. Please visit to see if the batch number means it is included in the recall. 'If it is, follow the instruction on how to return your affected product. We take the quality and safety of our products extremely seriously and would like to apologise to customers affected for any inconvenience this may cause. 'No other batches are affected by this recall.'
Forbes
4 days ago
- General
- Forbes
The Best Mattresses For College Students That Prioritize Comfort
The mattresses that typical dorm rooms, off-campus apartments and other student housing spaces are furnished with tend to prioritize durability and support over cushioning; this often results in a very firm, uncomfortable mattress. For a better night's rest, you might want to update your college bedroom setup with a new mattress that accommodates your sleep posture, body type and other specific needs. The best mattresses for college students have simple but comfortable constructions that include conforming foam and/or coils—and are priced affordably. The Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress is our editors' pick for the best choice overall, thanks to of its supportive, conforming profile, plus a wallet-friendly price tag (under $600 for a twin XL size). Whether you're looking to furnish your new dorm or campus apartment, these are our editors' picks ... More for the best mattresses for college students. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTO: NECTAR We considered entry-level mattresses from top-rated brands we know and have tested firsthand, especially those that excel in important categories, like pressure relief, support, edge support and ease of movement. See our choices below, along with a detailed guide on how to pick the right mattress. For a complete bedding setup that will make you feel right at home, see our cozy picks for the best sheets and best pillows too. Our Top Recommendations Best Affordable Mattress For College Students: Allswell Luxe (Twin XL) Best Hybrid Mattress For College Students: Helix Midnight (Twin XL) Best Soft Mattress For College Students: Puffy Cloud (Twin XL) Best Firm Mattress For College Students: Bear Original (Twin XL) Best College Mattress For Side Sleepers: Nolah Original (Twin XL) Type: Memory foam | Firmness rating: Medium-firm (6.5) | Delivery: Free | Trial: 365 nights | Warranty: Lifetime Best for: Back, stomach and combination sleepers People under 250 pounds Isolating movement across the bed Skip if: You sleep hot You're predominantly a side sleeper The Nectar Classic Mattress is an all-foam choice made from a blend of three layers stacked on top of one another. Although it has a simple construction, each layer plays a role in maintaining support, pressure relief and comfort. With a medium-firm profile, the bed helps promote spinal alignment in back, stomach and combination sleepers. 'Back-sleeping on the Nectar Classic feels awesome,' says one of our testers. 'It's firmer than the Nectar Ultra , so my back feels much more supported yet still hugged. It also feels like it elongates my spine and relieves the pressure I previously felt from other mattresses.' While typical memory foam mattresses are known for retaining heat, the Nectar Classic has cooling fibers woven into the top cover, which helps draw heat away from the body. With that said, students who live in a warm climate or those who are prone to sleeping hot should consider a hybrid mattress with better airflow. See more of our thoughts on this mattress in our full Nectar Mattress review . Type: Hybrid | Firmness rating: Medium or extra firm | Delivery: Free | Trial: None offered | Warranty: 10 years Best for: Back, stomach and combination sleepers Petite to plus-size body types Those who want good edge support while sleeping on a small bed Skip if: You're predominantly a side sleeper The Allswell Luxe is one of Walmart's bed-in-a-box mattress offerings, a step up from the entry-level Allswell model with a price tag that's still lower than all of the beds recommended in our list. The Luxe model is slightly softer than the original Allswell, with a more durable 12-inch profile. It's designed with copper-infused foam to help regulate temperature and a pocketed coil layer with enhanced edge support to help keep you from feeling like you're going to roll off the side—always a plus when you're sleeping on a smaller-sized mattress. Since this mattress contains a spring base layer, it's more likely to hold up for longer and is supportive for heavier body types. We recommend the medium model for most sleepers, unless you're looking for something that's at the firmest end of the spectrum. Type: Hybrid | Firmness rating: Medium | Delivery: Free | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 10 years Best for: Most body types Side, back and combination sleepers Those who want solid lumbar support Hot sleepers (with cooling cover upgrade) Skip if: You favor sleeping on your stomach The Helix Midnight is the base model of the Helix Midnight Luxe , our pick for the best mattress overall in our guide to the best mattresses . The Midnight's construction is more burly than others on our list, as it contains five layers (not counting the cover), including a pocketed coil layer with denser edges for better perimeter support and three layers of comfort foam, including ones infused with gel to help regulate temperature. If you experience regular back pain or you want to prevent it from flaring up, you might want to upgrade your bed to include the ErgoAlign layer, which adds more support and lift under the spine. Due to its medium firmness level, we think this mattress suits side, back and combination sleepers best. You can also add a GlacioTex cooling cover for an extra cost, a feature that makes the bed physically cool to the touch and benefits hot sleepers. Puffy Mattress Type: Memory foam | Firmness rating: Medium-firm | Delivery: Free | Trial: 101 nights | Warranty: Lifetime Best for: Side, back and combination sleepers People under 250 pounds Those who want good motion isolation Skip if: Edge support could be better The Puffy Cloud is just as soft and inviting as its name suggests, an ideal choice for those who enjoy a squishy and cushioned mattress—like side sleepers or those who weigh under 150 pounds. Although it's rated around a medium-firm on the firmness spectrum, we think it leans more toward medium. This all-foam mattress utilizes six foam layers that contour under the weight of your curves and ease pressure on the hips and shoulders. It also contains a cooling layer that helps draw heat away and evenly disperses it throughout the bed (rather than letting it all collect in one place underneath you). The memory foam design makes this mattress excellent at isolating motion across the mattress, but note that it doesn't have stellar edge support, if that's a priority. Type: Memory foam | Firmness rating: Medium-firm | Delivery: Free | Trial: 120 nights | Warranty: Lifetime Best for: Back and stomach sleepers Those under 250 pounds College athletes (performance fabric upgrade) Anyone who values edge support Skip if: You sleep on your side You aren't prepared for a very firm bed If you're looking for a firm mattress with minimal give and ample support, the Bear Original has a straightforward but comfortable construction. It's stacked three layers high, at 10 inches tall, and includes dense memory foam layers that only start to give after your body heat warms up the foam. It's not squishy like the Puffy Cloud (above), meaning you'll feel more so like you're sleeping on top of the foam rather than cradled within it. 'When I press my hand into the bed, it doesn't sink as far as some of the other memory foam mattresses I tested. Instead, it provides a nice lifted feel,' says one of our testers. As such, this profile is ideal for back and stomach sleepers who can benefit from proper spinal alignment. College athletes may also appreciate the Bear Original for its Celliant-infused cover upgrade, which is a performance fabric that helps boost recovery and sleep quality, according to the brand. Read more details about this mattress in our full Bear Mattress review . Nolah Mattress Type: Memory foam | Firmness rating: Medium | Delivery: Free | Trial: 120 nights | Warranty: Lifetime Best for Anyone who wants a soft, contouring feel Sleepers under 250 pounds Those with joint pain Skip if: You prefer strong edge support Nolah is one of our favorites when it comes to mattresses for side sleepers —and its flagship model, the Nolah Original Mattress, is a solid, affordable pick if you're looking for a mattress that provides gentle and cozy contouring for your joints. According to the brand, it's rated around a 5 to 6 on the firmness scale, the sweet spot for side and back sleepers. The bed's top comfort layer is zoned to offer more pressure relief for the shoulders and lift underneath the spine; it also contains copper-infused foam to help you sleep more comfortably without overheating. The brand's AirFoam material lends a soft and cushioned feel without making you feel like you're stuck, as it bounces back to its normal shape faster than traditional memory foam does. The Forbes Vetted mattress and sleep team not only regularly conducts hands-on testing of mattresses but also spends hours thoroughly researching and reporting each story to ensure its accuracy. Additionally, we consult with medical professionals and experts in the field to help educate our choices. We have published a robust library of sleep and mattress guides, including the best mattresses for back sleepers , the best mattresses for combination sleepers and the best cooling mattresses. The author of this story, McKenzie Dillon, is a mattress and sleep editor at Forbes Vetted with a sleep science coach certification and over six years of experience testing and researching consumer products. She has tested over 100 different mattresses, including the Bear Original and Allswell Luxe on this list. Bridget Chapman is the senior mattress and sleep editor and oversees the category. She also has earned a sleep science coach certification and has tested over 100 beds. This article was edited by Emmy Favilla , Forbes Vetted's managing editor, a 20-year industry veteran who has been covering commerce content for over eight years and has tested dozens of mattresses firsthand as well. Each mattress selection and associated superlative was hand-selected or approved by our mattress and sleep editors. We first identified top-rated, reputable brands in the industry that have garnered overwhelmingly positive customer reviews. We also took into consideration the brands our editors have personal experience with. We looked at entry-level and affordable mattresses from each brand that don't sacrifice on quality. We considered mattresses that perform well across important metrics like overall comfort, pressure relief and perimeter support. We also chose mattresses that cater to a variety of sleeping positions and body types. Mattresses are offered in a variety of firmness levels ranging from soft to firm, and some firmness levels suit certain sleep postures better than others. Side sleepers typically require a medium to soft mattress that properly gives underneath the shoulders and hips. Otherwise, a mattress that's too firm presses against the joints, which may lead to a misaligned spine and even joint pain. typically require a medium to soft mattress that properly gives underneath the shoulders and hips. Otherwise, a mattress that's too firm presses against the joints, which may lead to a misaligned spine and even joint pain. Back sleepers usually need a mattress with a medium to firm profile, and the firmer the mattress, the more lift it has. Medium-firm beds tend to be the sweet spot for many back sleepers, especially those who live with back pain. usually need a mattress with a medium to firm profile, and the firmer the mattress, the more lift it has. tend to be the sweet spot for many back sleepers, especially those who live with back pain. Stomach sleepers usually need a medium-firm to firm mattress that properly supports the spine without letting it sag into the mattress, which can ultimately lead to back pain . Construction The mattresses included in this roundup either have an all-foam design crafted from memory foam or a hybrid construction. Hybrid mattresses contain a blend of foam and steel coils, a design which offers the best of both worlds thanks to cushion from the foam and added support from the springs. They also tend to be more breathable than all-foam beds since the coils promote more airflow. contain a blend of foam and steel coils, a design which offers the best of both worlds thanks to cushion from the foam and added support from the springs. They also tend to be more breathable than all-foam beds since the coils promote more airflow. Memory foam mattresses are generally better for those who prefer contouring around the joints. They typically have a doughy, marshmallowy feel and excel at isolating motion. Memory foam beds are also usually more affordable than hybrid mattresses. Size Most college dorm room and student housing beds are a twin XL size, but you may want to do the research and contact the school or housing company where your student is staying to confirm what size mattress you'll need. Most brands offer a twin XL size, which has more legroom than a standard twin. Body Type Your body type is one of the most important factors when choosing a mattress, because it influences how firm or soft a mattress feels to you—and should also be taken into consideration when choosing your ideal mattress construction. Those with more weight benefit from beds made with innersprings, which can help prevent the mattress from prematurely sagging. What Is A Good Mattress For A College Student? We think the Nectar Classic is the best mattress for college students because of its comfortable and contouring design, medium-firm profile that suits a variety of sleep positions and low price. We also recommend the Allswell Luxe, Helix Midnight, Nolah Original, Puffy Cloud and Bear Original in our roundup of the best mattresses for college students. What Type Of Mattress Is Best For A Teenager? The best mattress depends on your sleeping position and body type. However, medium to medium-firm mattresses tend to be the best for teenagers because they offer a balance between pressure relief and support. Consider a hybrid mattress if you're looking for additional support. Do You Really Need Twin XL Sheets For College? Yes, twin XL sheets will likely be a necessity as most beds in college dorm rooms and student housing come furnished with twin XL mattresses. A twin XL mattress is longer than a standard twin-size bed but measures the same width.
