Basic Information for Sleep Number Beds

History

• From 1987 to 1991, a businessman named Robert A. Walker designed a bed filled with air that was adjustable to fit anyone's comfort. In 1987, the Select Comfort corporation was born. In 1996, more than $100 million dollars worth of Sleep Number beds were sold.

Significance

• Though they're one whole mattress, these customized beds are divided in half so that both you and your partner can adjust the firmness of the bed to your liking.

Size, Cost

• Sleep Number beds are available in eight models in sizes including twin, twin long, full, double, queen, king and California king. Prices range from $724 to $4,650, as of January 2011, and financing is available for individuals who quality.

Benefits

• Health benefits of Sleep Number beds include improved sleep quality, constant support for pregnant women as their bodies change and relief from aches and pains. There are also many health benefits for those who suffer from allergies, since you can easily take the mattress apart to clean it, unlike other mattresses.