Best Mattress for Stomach Sleepers: Supportive, Expert-Tested Picks

“Universal comfort” is a myth, but the WinkBed comes closer than most mattresses to attaining this status. You can choose from four firmness levels, and WinkBeds allows you to exchange the mattress for a different design free of charge if you aren’t satisfied with your initial selection. Our testing shows the Firmer WinkBed (7) and WinkBed Plus (8) are best suited to stomach sleeping, but you can also opt for the Softer WinkBed (4) or Luxury Firm WinkBed (6) if you prefer more cushioning when lying face-down.

Why We Like It

Stomach sleepers on our team weighing at least 130 pounds preferred the Firmer WinkBed and WinkBed Plus. Both provide strong support and resist sinkage when compressed. If you’re a stomach sleeper who weighs less than 130 pounds, the Luxury Firm WinkBed should meet your needs. Testers weighing 130 to 230 pounds also awarded high marks to this model. We tested all four WinkBed designs and each performed well during our temperature control tests. The two softer models earned favorable ratings for motion isolation and pressure relief, whereas the Firmer and Plus performed better in categories like ease of movement and edge support.

How Does It Feel?

The Softer, Luxury Firm, and Firmer models contain a layer of adaptive polyfoam quilted into the Euro-top cover, followed by a second polyfoam layer. These materials contour evenly to distribute your weight, promote even alignment, and reduce pressure points along the spine. The WinkBed Plus swaps out the second polyfoam layer for 2.5 inches of zoned latex, resulting in a bouncier and more supportive surface. This model is specifically designed for people who weigh more than 230 pounds. Zoned pocketed coils deliver extra pushback beneath your midsection. This means excessive sinkage shouldn’t be an issue no matter which firmness you choose. The coils are encased in fabric and designed to move independently from one another, so you’ll receive robust support without too much motion transfer. A breathable, moisture-wicking Tencel cover encases the mattress.

Helix’s mattress line includes nearly two dozen hybrid models, each one designed for specific body types and sleep positions. The Helix Dawn is one of the brand’s firmest and most supportive mattresses, and should be a solid choice for any stomach sleeper weighing 130 pounds or more. Since the Dawn also earned high marks from our back sleepers in the same weight range, we’re recommending the mattress for combination sleepers who use both positions.

Why We Like It

The Dawn’s strong support system is well suited to back and stomach sleeping since both positions typically require a firm surface that won’t sink too much. Our tests show people who use either or both of these positions and weigh at least 130 pounds are good candidates for the mattress. Side sleepers and those weighing less than 130 pounds will probably need a softer mattress — Helix offers other models that cater more to these individuals. The Dawn’s thick pocketed coils produce plenty of bounce. While this helps you move across the mattress, you and your partner may also notice some motion transfer when the other person changes positions or gets up during the night. The foam layers also trap some heat, but steady airflow through the coils should help the surface stay relatively cool.

How Does It Feel?

Our team has rated the Dawn as firm (8). Although the mattress contains two foam layers, you’ll notice minimal contouring on the surface. The pocketed coils also make the Dawn feel responsive and springy, which helps prevent feelings of being “stuck” when you move across the mattress. A stretchy, breathable cover offsets heat retention from the foam and helps you stay cool. If you struggle with maintaining a comfortable sleep temperature, you should consider upgrading to the GlacioTex cover — this fabric is engineered to feel cool to the touch at all times. At 10 inches thick, the Dawn is a medium-profile mattress and won’t require a fitted sheet with deep pockets.

If you’re a stomach sleeper who frequently feels pressure in your shoulders, lower back, or hips, the mattress you use may be at least partly to blame. Bear’s Elite Hybrid is designed to provide extra reinforcement to these areas, so you won’t sink too deeply where most of your weight is concentrated. This mattress is available in three firmness levels, so you can choose the best option based on your body type — and exchanges are free during the 120-night trial period if you aren’t satisfied with your first choice.

Why We Like It

Our hands-on tests show stomach sleepers under 130 pounds felt comfortable on all three of the Elite Hybrid’s firmness levels. That said, most preferred the medium (5) or medium firm (6) models due to their moderate contouring. Those weighing 130 pounds or more preferred the firm (8) design, which feels exceptionally supportive and conforms very little to the body. If you’re a combination sleeper who switches between your stomach and side or back, the medium firm should offer the balance you need for both positions.

The softest design excelled during our tests for motion isolation, while the medium firm and firm models performed better in categories like edge support and ease of movement. All three provide great pressure relief, but choosing the right firmness level for your body weight is key. Temperature control is another shared strength between the three designs — steady airflow through the coils and a cooling cover both ensure consistent cooling and thermoregulation.

How Does It Feel?

The Elite Hybrid’s feel varies by firmness. The medium soft model feels quite plush and adaptive on the surface, the medium firm lightly contours to the body, and the firm conforms very little. Memory foam gives the mattress a cloud-like quality, but the zoned transitional polyfoam provides noticeable pushback around the midsection. The pocketed coils are also divided into support zones to reinforce your torso and hips. Thicker coils also line the perimeter to limit compression when you lie close to the edges of the mattress or get in and out of bed.

The cover is woven with Celliant fibers and phase change material, both of which are engineered to dissipate heat on contact. As a result, the fabric should feel cool to the touch at all times. At 14 inches tall, the Elite Hybrid is considered a high-profile mattress and you may need to purchase a deep-pocket fitted sheet.

The Layla Hybrid is a reversible model with two different firmness options. With the dual-sided design, most testers on our team found a firmness that felt comfortable. This model is also a good option if you’re unsure of your ideal firmness level.

Why We Like It

The medium soft side is quite plush, which is helpful if you sleep on your side or weigh less than 130 pounds. The firm side is a better fit if you weigh more than 230 pounds, are a back or stomach sleeper, or simply need more reinforcement and stability from your mattress. The memory foam layers are infused with copper, which has cooling properties and can minimize the buildup of body heat on both surfaces. The coils in the support core also generate strong airflow to help the mattress maintain a comfortable temperature.

How Does It Feel?

Both sides of the mattress are constructed with memory foam comfort layers. One sleep surface has a medium soft (4) feel and conforms very closely to the body. The opposite side offers a firm (7) feel with minimal contouring and strong support. The foam layers share a support core made of thick pocketed coils. Coils rest beneath your body to promote a comfortable balance of cradling and support, while the reinforced perimeter prevents excessive sinkage when you get on and off the mattress. The cover is made from a breathable polyester, rayon, viscose, and poly-lycra blend.

If you’re seeking a mattress that cushions the body and reduces pressure, but you don’t feel comfortable sleeping on memory foam, then you’re a strong candidate for a model with latex layers. The Sweet Zzz Honey Hybrid Mattress is a medium firm (6) latex hybrid designed to feel adaptive and supportive in equal measure. You should also expect a light bounce on the surface of this mattress, as latex is a naturally responsive material.

Why We Like It

The hot sleepers on our team also felt comfortable lying on the Honey Hybrid. Latex doesn’t trap heat to the same extent as foam, and the mattress’ coils generate enough airflow to maintain a comfortable interior temperature. Another cooling component is the cover, which is composed of breathable organic cotton with a layer of moisture-wicking organic wool sewn onto the sleep surface. During our temperature control tests, our thermal sensors detected little to no heat buildup and none of our testers complained about excessive warmth. Certifications from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Global Organic Latex Standard ensure the materials used to construct this mattress have been sustainably sourced. The Honey Hybrid’s sticker price is on par with other hybrid models, and shipping is free of charge for customers in the contiguous U.S.

How Does It Feel?

Our testers enjoyed the light contouring from the latex comfort layer and robust reinforcement of the pocketed coil base. Side sleepers weighing more than 230 pounds were particularly impressed with this mattress, as were our back and stomach sleepers weighing up to 230 pounds. The Honey Hybrid excels at edge support. This is largely due to stronger coils lining the perimeter, pushing back against your weight when you sleep or sit along the edges. This feature can be particularly helpful if you have limited mobility and struggle getting in and out of bed.

Brooklyn Bedding designed the flippable Plank Firm Luxe Mattress to provide a firm surface that offers good support. One side is firm (7) and the other is extra firm (9), giving stomach sleepers two distinct options for even spinal alignment.

Why We Like It

We’ve tested a number of flippable beds, but few offer this degree of firmness on both sides of the mattress. The firm side consists of a 1.5-inch layer of quilted cotton-microfiber fill on top of a 1-inch layer of polyfoam. Another 2 inches of high-density polyfoam completes the comfort system. This side was the most versatile in our tests, accommodating stomach sleepers of all weights.

On the extra firm side, the comfort system uses .75 inches of quilted cotton-microfiber fill above 2 inches of high-density polyfoam. Our team members noted minimal conforming, which appealed to our stomach sleepers over 130 pounds.

How Does It Feel?

The dense polyfoam resists sagging and encourages a neutral spine position. A 6-inch pocketed coil support core also promotes excellent responsiveness. That said, we measured fairly significant vibrations traveling across the surface of the mattress, which could disturb sleepers sensitive to movement. Our thermal mapping tests showed minimal heat retention on both sides of the mattress, which hot sleepers appreciated. If you’re especially prone to overheating during sleep, you can also pay extra for a GlacioTex Cooling Cover made of phase change material intended to provide a cooling sensation.