Name something more annoying in life than disrupted sleepwe’ll wait.
If sneezing and sniffling are keeping you up at night, you’re not alone.
Below, find our list of allergist-guided recommendations and expert insights on what could be causing your symptoms.
Plus, learn what materials to look for when choosing the best mattress for allergies.
How it arrives
This mattress arrives compressed and rolled into a box.
Thanks to the natural materials, there shouldn’t be any unpleasant off-gassing smell.
While the motion isolation could be a little better, its still pretty solid.
With other mattresses, I used to wake up congested and with allergies.
This mattress doesnt do that to me, and its by far the best decision I have made."
Saatva Classic Mattress
For a latex-free option, this mattress is a great pick.
It’s definitely a firmer bedsmaller-bodied side sleepers should try the Plush Soft model.
Another allergy-friendly perk is the lack of off-gassing smells.
Because this mattress has multiple firmness options, our testers recommend it for all sleep styles.
Avocado’s beds are compressed in a box before being shipped from the brand’s California factory.
It’s actually a carbon-negative company, which means it voluntarily offsets more than 100% of its emissions.
As an asthma and allergy sufferer, I love that it is organic.
There were no funky smells or irritating materials."
I also have allergies to wool but have had NO reaction to the wool lining on the inside."
The firmness will vary, depending on the model you choose.
Like Brentwood Home’s sister brand, Avocado, it’s also a carbon-negative company.
On the downside, some reviewers complain about poor customer service during returns.
It truly has been wonderful.
Nest ships its mattresses compressed and rolled in a box (or two boxes for larger beds).
The Owl gets great reviews, with 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 7,400 reviews.
One recent reviewer says they have a latex allergy but haven’t had any issues with this mattress.
Or, you could react to the materials the mattress is made from."
“Mattresses typically cause allergies when allergens from the air get trapped inside,” says Nejat.
Some individuals are allergic to their feces," explains Nejat.
Material allergens:Latexis a popular mattress material for its buoyant support and antimicrobial and sustainable properties.
Unfortunately, some folks have a latex allergy, which can make these mattresses unsuitable for sleeping.
Wool is another common material found in natural mattresses that can be problematic for folks with an allergic aversion.
“It can help to find mattresses with less off-gassing with less VOC exposure.”
What bedding is best for allergies?
While it’s extremely personal, mattresses that aren’t certified against nontoxic materials can irritate allergies.
Older mattresses can also house dust mites, a common allergen.
Is a memory foam mattress good for allergies?
It depends on the mattress.
CertiPUR-US- and GREENGUARD Gold-certified foams are your must-have certifications to limit off-gassing.
What are some hypoallergenic mattress brands?
“Hypoallergenic” is a term that isn’t regulated, so take it with a grain of salt.
