New Mattress Care Guide

New Mattress Care Guide: What to Expect in the First 90 Days

Investing in a new mattress—especially a natural or organic one—is a big step toward better sleep. However, it’s important to understand that your mattress won’t feel exactly the same on day one as it will after a few weeks or months. Like a good pair of shoes, a quality mattress needs time to settle and adapt to your body.

The 90-Day Settling Period

Natural and organic mattresses are made using materials such as wool, cotton, and natural fibres. These materials are less processed than synthetic alternatives, which means they take time to fully relax and conform.

During the first 90 days, you may notice the mattress feels firmer than expected at first, slight body impressions begin to form, and comfort improves gradually as materials soften and respond.

This is completely normal. As you sleep on the mattress, the fillings compress and adjust, creating a more personalised level of support and comfort.

Body Adjustment: Why It Feels Different at First

Your body also needs time to adjust—not just the mattress.

If you are switching from a cheap, spongy memory foam mattress to a natural mattress filled with wool and supportive pocket springs, the difference can feel quite noticeable at first.

You may experience a firmer, more supportive feel rather than a “sinking” sensation, different pressure points as your body is held in a more natural position.

This happens because memory foam often allows the body to sink and can mask poor posture, whereas natural fillings and pocket springs provide proper support and alignment. Your body is simply readjusting to a healthier sleeping position.

The good news is that this adjustment period is temporary. Over time, your muscles begin to relax into the new support, your posture improves during sleep, and comfort increases significantly.

Most people find that after a few weeks, the mattress feels far more comfortable than what they were used to before.

Pocket Springs: What to Expect

All of our mattresses are made with pocket springs, meaning each spring is individually encased and works independently to support your body.

When your mattress is new, the springs can feel firmer and more resistant, and support may feel slightly different to what you expected initially.

As the mattress settles, the springs begin to relax and respond more freely. They adapt to your body weight and sleeping position, and support becomes more even and pressure-relieving.

This natural “breaking in” process is essential—it allows the mattress to contour properly and deliver the comfort and support it was designed for.

Turning vs Rotating Your Mattress

Proper care during the first few months is key to ensuring even settlement and long-term durability.

If Your Mattress Is Double-Sided (Turnable)

You should turn (flip) and rotate your mattress regularly.

During weeks 1–12 (the settling period), turn and rotate the mattress once per month. After 3 months, turn and rotate once every 6 months.

Turning means flipping the mattress over (top to bottom), while rotating means spinning it 180 degrees (head to foot). This ensures even wear on both sides.

If Your Mattress Is Non-Turn (Single-Sided)

These mattresses are designed with a specific comfort layer on top and should not be flipped.

Instead, during weeks 1–12, rotate the mattress once per month. After 3 months, rotate once every 6 months maximum.

Regular rotation helps prevent uneven settlement and extends the life of the mattress.

Helpful Tips for the First 90 Days

Use the mattress consistently, as sleeping on it every night helps it settle evenly. Avoid sitting on the same edge repeatedly during the early weeks, use a good quality base to support the mattress properly, and be patient as comfort improves significantly over time.

Why Proper Body Support Is Essential — Especially As You Age

As we get older, the importance of proper support during sleep becomes even more critical. Your body naturally changes over time, and what may have felt comfortable years ago may no longer provide the support you need today.

With age, joints can become more sensitive, muscles may take longer to recover, and the spine requires better alignment to avoid aches and stiffness. A mattress that lacks proper support can allow the body to sink unevenly, placing strain on the lower back, hips, shoulders, and neck.

Good support works by keeping your spine in a neutral, aligned position throughout the night. This helps to distribute your body weight evenly, reducing pressure points and allowing muscles to fully relax. Instead of your body compensating for poor posture while you sleep, it can rest and recover properly.

Over time, sleeping on a supportive mattress can help:
Improve posture and spinal alignment
Reduce aches and pains, particularly in the back and joints
Enhance circulation by minimising pressure build-up
Promote deeper, more restorative sleep

This becomes especially important as the body is less forgiving of poor support. Where a younger body may adapt more easily, an older body will often respond with discomfort or disrupted sleep.

Choosing a mattress with proper support—such as one with well-constructed pocket springs and natural fillings—ensures your body is held correctly, not just cushioned. It’s not about sinking in, but about being supported in all the right places.

In short, the right support doesn’t just improve how you sleep—it supports your overall health and wellbeing night after night.

Final Thoughts

Your new mattress is designed to provide years of comfort and support, but the first 90 days are crucial. With high-quality pocket springs and natural fillings, it will gradually adapt to you. By allowing it to settle naturally and following a simple turning or rotating routine, you’ll ensure it performs exactly as intended.

This is exactly why we offer a 100-night trial rather than something short like 7 days. A mattress simply cannot be properly judged in the first few nights. Your body needs time to adjust, and the mattress needs time to settle. Giving it a full trial period ensures you experience the true comfort and support it was designed to deliver.

Stick with it—your best night’s sleep is just around the corner.