Best Mattress for Allergies

Written by Loren Bullock, Mattress & Bedding Expert

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We’ll highlight the best mattress options for those with allergies, including dust mite allergies, latex allergies, asthma, and more.

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As someone with allergies, I know that sleeping with those symptoms suck, to put it plainly. It’s hard to get rest with a sore throat, runny nose, or any all-round discomfort. It’s even worse if your mattress carries those allergens, so the Nerds have come to the rescue.

Many mattresses nowadays are made with hypoallergenic materials that shouldn’t impede their performance, your comfort, or a good night’s sleep. We chose a few options, based on our mattress testing, that don’t contain many common allergens, so you can have restful, healthy sleep night after night.

Bottom Line: What Is the Best Mattress for Allergies?

Our expert team of mattress and bedding testers selected the WinkBeds EcoCloud as the best mattress for people with allergies due to the natural, organic, and hypoallergenic materials inside combined with solid support that works for most folks.

Best Mattresses for Allergies of 2023

• WinkBeds EcoCloud – Nerd’s Pick
• Saatva Latex Hybrid – Best Mattress for Mold Allergies
• Helix Midnight – Best Mattress for Latex Allergies
• Nolah Natural – Best Mattress for Dust Mite Allergies
• Layla Mattress – Best Memory Foam Mattress for Allergies
• Birch Luxe – Best Mattress for Asthma
• Avocado Eco Organic – Best Organic Mattress for Allergies
• DreamFoam Latex – Best Mattress for a Child with Allergies

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Chosen by Experts and Advocates

The Mattress Nerd team of Certified Sleep Science Coaches and bedding experts hand-selected each mattress on this list based on the criteria of hypoallergenic materials and a positive performance in our mattress testing. We look at factors such as edge support, pressure relief, ease of movement, durability, and more. To read about our testing process in detail, visit our review process page.

Nerd’s Pick – WinkBeds EcoCloud

The WinkBeds EcoCloud is a latex hybrid mattress made with OEKO-TEX100 talalay latex foam, organic cotton, sustainably sourced wool, and recycled steel coils. This bed is also certified baby-safe and hypoallergenic—score. 

The EcoCloud has a medium feel— a 5/10 on our scale—the perfect middle, so it should work for just about everyone. The EcoCloud’s responsiveness ensures that switching positions and moving around will not be a problem for you, while the wool and cotton cover do a good job of wicking away moisture and keeping you cool at night.

Give this mattress a try for 120 nights and enjoy free shipping and returns, plus a Lifetime warranty.

Pros/Cons of the WinkBeds EcoCloud mattress

Pros

• Middle-of-the-road firmness
• Responsive enough for combo sleepers
• Made with cooling and breathable layers

Cons

• May be pricey to some
• Motion transfers across the bed

How We Select the Nerd’s Pick

To select the Nerd’s Pick for the best hypoallergenic mattress, we used a specific criteria. This bed has to have hypoallergenic materials, official organic certifications, and work for a variety of people—the WinkBeds EcoCloud was a no-brainer. However, I encourage you to read the rest of these mini-reviews to ensure that the EcoCloud is the best mattress for you and your allergies.

What our testers say: “If you’re worried about allergies, mold, dust mites, or formaldehyde, the EcoCloud should be a safe pick. WinkBeds claims that it is safe for children, hypoallergenic, non-toxic, and not made with harmful chemicals. The materials inside may help resist mildew, mold, and dust mites. A little bonus—the airflow and moisture wicking from the cover and coil layer should keep the mattress clean and dry.” – Rachael, Editor & Mattress Tester

See our full WinkBeds EcoCloud mattress review to learn more

Best Mattress for Mold Allergies – Saatva Latex Hybrid

Mold in my mattress is probably the scariest thing I can think of, and it gets even more terrifying for those with a mold allergy. Avoid this fright altogether with the Saatva Latex Hybrid. Naturally sourced latex foam is naturally mold-resistant, dust-mite resistant, and hypoallergenic, and Saatva is packed with it.

The bed contains two layers of latex foam over a bed of zoned steel coils for perfect body alignment. The cover is treated with an antimicrobial called Guardin™, which the brand claims inhibits the growth of mold, mildew, and bacteria—ideal for those with allergies. The materials also work well for back sleepers, stomach sleepers, and hot sleepers.

As for policies, this mattress ships for free, comes with free white glove delivery and old mattress removal, a full-year sleep trial, and a Lifetime warranty.

Pros/Cons of the Saatva Latex Hybrid mattress

Pros

• Made with cooling materials
• Constructed with natural and organic layers
• Firm and supportive

Cons

• Not the best fit for couples
• Contains expensive materials

What our testers say: “Just about every layer in this mattress is hypoallergenic: the wool, talalay latex, and organic cotton. Plus, the cotton layer is antimicrobial, further contributing to the mold resistance.” – Loren, Lead Mattress Tester

See our full Saatva Latex Hybrid mattress review to learn more

Best Mattress for Latex Allergies – Helix Midnight

Latex is a great material because it’s naturally resistant to a lot of allergens. But what if you’re allergic to latex? You shouldn’t get an allergic reaction to latex mattresses, but if you want to be super safe, we suggest the Helix Midnight mattress.

The Helix Midnight mattress is your traditional hybrid bed: it’s made with medium-firm foams for universal comfort and pocketed coils for full body support. The materials are also CertiPUR-US certified, so they contain no harmful chemicals that could trigger allergies, especially the hypoallergenic cover.

The Midnight works best for side sleepers, couples, and just being an all-around great value buy. It works for a wide variety of people and it falls under $1,000 for a Queen. Try this bed out for 100-nights and enjoy free shipping, free returns, and a 10-year warranty.

Pros/Cons of the Helix Midnight mattress

Pros

• Hypoallergenic cover
• Great choice for side sleepers
• Great value price

Cons

• Not the best option for heavy folks
• Combination sleepers may want a more responsive mattress

What our testers say: “Helix gives you the option to choose between two mattress covers, a soft knit cover and a cooling cover—both are hypoallergenic. We tested the soft knit cover and experienced no allergic reactions.” – Loren, Lead Mattress Reviewers

See our full Helix Midnight mattress review to learn more

Best Mattress for Dust Mite Allergies – Nolah Natural

Have you ever seen a dust mite up close? It sends shivers down my spine. Even if you don’t have a dust mite allergy, you should consider the Nolah Natural because…gross. It’s made with, you guessed it, latex foam, which is naturally dust mite resistant.

Not only is this bed hypoallergenic, but it’s made with Zoned Support coils, and organic cotton cover, GOTS certified wool, and cushioning talalay latex. This combo of materials makes it a great option for back sleepers, combo sleepers, and hot sleepers. You can try this bed out for 120 nights and that’s followed by a Lifetime warranty.

Pros/Cons of the Nolah Natural mattress

Pros

• Good choice for back sleepers
• Eco-friendly
• Supportive enough for heavy people

Cons

• Doesn’t relieve pressure well for side sleepers
• Not firm enough for most stomach sleepers

What our testers say: “When we cut into Nolah, we noticed the top layer of latex has a medium firmness level that’s soft, yet dense. It’s processed using the Talalay method, which essentially means that it’s more cushioning than synthetically made latex or latex processed using the Dunlop method.” – Rachael, Editor & Mattress Tester

See our full Nolah Natural mattress review to learn more

Best Memory Foam Mattress for Allergies – Layla Mattress

There’s nothing better than the cozy cradle of a memory foam mattress. What’s even better is having a cozy, cradling mattress that won’t cause an allergy flare up. We chose the Layla Foam Mattress.

Layla is a flippable memory foam mattress with a medium-soft side and a medium-firm side. All you have to do is flip to find your perfect feel, so we love this bed for couples and side and back sleepers. But the real star in this mattress is copper. It’s infused in both the cover and the comfort foam layers. The brand claims this creates an antimicrobial sandwich that helps keep bacteria away.

Best yet, this bed falls under $1,000 for a Queen, it ships free, comes with a 120-night sleep trial, and a Lifetime warranty.

Pros/Cons of the Layla mattress

Pros

• Affordable price
• Two firmness options
• Good for back sleepers

Cons

• Not a durable option
• Lacking edge support
• May sleep warm

What our testers say: “When we unzipped Layla’s cover and took a look at the mattress layers in our lab, we could easily see the shiny copper flecks in this foam level; those are the key to the mattress’s antimicrobial properties. Plus, you can remove and wash the mattress cover.” – Loren, Lead Mattress Tester

See our full Layla mattress review to learn more

Best Mattress for Asthma – Birch Luxe

Those who suffer from asthma need a mattress that resists dust and other allergens that may arise when sleeping on the same surface for years. We chose the Birch Luxe to keep you peacefully snoozing.

The Birch Luxe Mattress is a hybrid, natural mattress made of organic materials like wool and talalay latex, which as we all know, keeps away dust mites and other allergens that can make a home in your bed. It also features a support core of pocketed coils reinforced by a layer of natural wool fibers. 

This bed was optimized specifically for pressure relief so if you tend to experience discomfort in your back or joints, this bed’s materials, especially the responsive latex, were made to mitigate those issues and lead you to a great night’s sleep. Try this bed out for 100-nights, after that you’re covered under Birch’s 25-year warranty.

Pros/Cons of the Birch Luxe mattress

Pros

• Great for back and stomach sleepers
• Good option for those who like a firm bed
• Isolates motion for couples

Cons

• Not a great option for side sleepers
• May be too firm for lightweight sleepers

What our testers say: “Examining the layers, below the mattress cover are several layers of wool which act as fire barriers and comfort layers to cushion the firm Birch Luxe mattress. The organic wool within these layers is naturally hygroscopic and hypoallergenic.” – Becca, Editor & Mattress Tester

See our full Birch Luxe mattress review to learn more

Best Organic Mattress for Allergies – Avocado Eco Organic

I know this option sounds delicious but unless you can digest wool, I suggest you put that toast away. The Avocado Eco-Organic is made with all-natural, organic latex and cotton, as well as zoned pocketed coils—providing perfect body alignment, great pressure relief, and incredible responsiveness. 

It’s also a hybrid bed that we rated at a 7 out of 10 on our firmness scale, so it’s right at the threshold of being firm, with some comfy give to it—which is great for keeping your spine supported and aligned if you experience back pain. 

Given the top of the line features, its commitment to using eco-friendly materials, a price tag under $1,000 for a Queen, a 100-night trial period and 10-year warranty, we think the Avocado is a great investment mattress that makes sure you’re doing your part for the planet.

Pros/Cons of the Avocado Eco Organic mattress

Pros

• Suits all sleeping positions and body types
• Combo-sleeper friendly
• Affordable organic mattress

Cons

• Not much musician isolation for couples
• Shorter warranty than most organic beds

What our testers say “Wanting allergy relief in a mattress and wanting an organic mattress is like having your cake and eating it too. Most organic beds are going to be naturally hypoallergenic, so two birds: one stone. We love the Avocado Eco-Organic for this reason.” – Loren, Lead Mattress Tester

See our full Avocado Eco Organic mattress review to learn more

Best Mattress for a Child with Allergies – Dreamfoam Latex

We reached the last pick! And no, we didn’t forget about the children. If your child suffers from allergies, we think they could benefit from the DreamFoam Latex mattress. Made with Oeko-Tex class 1 certified Talalay latex and individually wrapped coils, the DreamFoam Latex is hypoallergenic, and supportive enough for your growing child.

You can choose between three firmness levels: soft, medium, and firm, so your child can sleep on whatever they feel is the most comfortable. These materials also allow your kiddo to sleep cool. The DreamFoam Latex falls under $500 for a Twin, ships for free, comes with a 120-night sleep trial, and a 10-year warranty.

Pros/Cons of the Dreamfoam Latex mattress

Pros

• Comes in at a low price point
• Multiple firmness and height options
• Cooling and responsive

Cons

• Not suitable for most side sleepers
• Lacks supportive edges

What our testers say: “We think the Dreamfoam Latex is best-suited for a spare guest bedroom, a dorm room, as a children’s mattress or for shoppers who only plan to use it for less than five years. All in all, it’s a decent new mattress for people who want a latex bed on a budget with the option of choosing their level of support.” – Becca, Editor & Mattress Tester

See our full Dreamfoam Latex mattress review to learn more

What Is a Hypoallergenic Mattress?

A hypoallergenic mattress is a bed made with materials that are resistant to common allergens that usually live in mattresses, such as dust mites, mold, and bacteria. These beds typically feature natural and organic materials, like latex foam, and are treated with an antimicrobial for a cleaner, hypoallergenic sleep surface.

How to Shop for a Hypoallergenic Mattress

This buyer’s guide will go over exactly what you should look for in a mattress if you suffer from allergies.

Best Types of Mattresses for Allergies

The type of mattress you choose will not only affect your level of comfort and support, but whether the materials inside may affect your allergies. In this section, I’ll go over common types of mattresses and if they’re a good investment for folks that are sensitive to allergens.

Memory Foam

Memory foam mattresses are entirely made of foam—from the comfort layers to the support layers. All-foam mattresses are great for those who sleep with a partner because motion doesn’t easily travel across the mattress; they also help relieve pressure for those with aches and pains. Since these beds tend to be pretty dense, they don’t often hold on to allergens, such as dust mites, but they aren’t completely resistant, so we suggest a mattress protector.

Memory foam beds are also a good alternative for those with a latex allergy. We recommend finding a memory foam bed with copper infusions or a hypoallergenic cover to be extra safe.

Latex

Mattresses may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of latex, but latex beds are the perfect option for folks with common allergies and are the only beds that can be 100 percent natural and organic. Latex foam is made from the sap of rubber trees, creating a material that is naturally cooling, pressure relieving—and more importantly—resistant to dust mites, mold, and other common allergens.

Buyer beware: Mattresses made with synthetic latex foam are not hypoallergenic as they don’t contain the same properties as naturally derived latex foam. Synthetic latex is cheaper, but you don’t reap all of the benefits. 

For a list of our favorite latex beds, check out the best latex mattresses.

Hybrid

Hybrid mattresses typically combine a foam comfort layer and a pocketed coil support core to create a “best of both worlds” mattress—the bounce and support of an innerspring bed with the motion isolating and pressure relieving properties of foam.

When it comes to people with allergies, we recommend going with a latex hybrid bed over a memory foam hybrid due to the naturally hypoallergenic properties. Hybrid mattresses also tend to have covers treated with antimicrobials and are usually built to resist the buildup of mold, mildew, and moisture in the coil layer.

Innerspring

Think about the mattress you slept on growing up, it more than likely was an innerspring bed. These mattresses are less common today and use thin comfort layers over a bed of interconnected, open coils. Innerspring mattresses are not going to be best for allergies: The comfort layers commonly used in innerspring mattresses can be a home for dust mites.

Look for Certifications

Any brand can claim their mattress is hypoallergenic, but the best way to tell is to check for official certifications. These organizations independently test mattress materials for harmful chemicals, sustainable sourcing, and to make sure they’re actually organic when they claim to be.

• CertiPUR-US: This organization rigorously tests foams in mattresses for harmful emissions and chemicals that can be hazardous for your health. 
• OEKO-TEX Standard 100: OEKO-TEX checks for harmful chemicals in textiles. For beds, that would include the fabric and stitching on your mattress cover.
• GOTS: The Global Organic Textile Standard ensures a brand is using organically sourced fibers and that it meets other ecological criteria.
• GOLS: The Global Organic Latex Standard is a certification to check for if you want to ensure that the organic mattress you’re eyeing is truly made with organic latex foam rather than a synthetic alternative.
• Eco-INSTITUT: The Eco-INSTITUT has a more rigorous standard for emissions testing—essentially making sure the mattress was tested against pollutants.
• Greenguard Gold: The goal of a Greenguard Gold certification is for a brand to have their products tested for low emissions, contributing to cleaner air.

Price

Here at Mattress Nerd, we’ve tested and reviewed hundreds of mattresses, and we’ve found that most Queen-sized beds range anywhere from $500 to $3,500 dollars. We consider anything $500 or below to be a cheap mattress, $1,000 or below to be an affordable mattress, and anything over $2,000 to be a luxury buy.

Many quality, hypoallergenic mattresses fall between $1,000 and $2,000 for a Queen, so you can expect to pay about that much. That doesn’t mean there aren’t exceptions, like the DreamFoam Latex, which falls under $1,000 for a Queen.

Bedding and Allergies

Now, let’s talk bedding. To keep your bed a mostly “allergen-free zone,” here are our recommendations for mattress accessories.

Pillows

The best pillows for allergies are made of latex, and if you have a latex or feather allergy, try out a down-alternative pillow. These pillows are filled with fibers with a similar feel to down, but none of the feathers. Ensure you are cleaning your pillow often to keep away dust mites, pollen, or anything else that can live in your bedding. Here’s our guide on how to wash pillows.

Check out my recommendations for the best pillows for allergies.

Brooklyn Bedding Talalay Latex Pillow

The Brooklyn Bedding Talalay Latex Pillow is a latex pillow available in high and low loft.

Mattress Nerd Score

4.70 / 5

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Nest Bedding Easy Breather Natural Pillow

The Nest Bedding Easy Breather Natural Latex pillow works best for back, stomach, and combination sleepers. We recommend it only to petite or average-sized side sleepers. It has tons of breathability and natural cooling features, making it a great option for hot sleepers. The price tag may be high for budget shoppers.

Mattress Nerd Score

4.00 / 5

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Casper Original Pillow

Mattress Nerd Score

4.50 / 5

Sheets

You’ll have a few more options when it comes to sheets. Bamboo and silk sheets are naturally dust mite resistant, but must be laundered delicately. Cotton and tencel sheets are breathable and moisture-wicking, giving bacteria less of a chance to make a home there. Here are my recommendations.

Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheets

The Cozy Earth bamboo sheets are the softest sheets I’ve ever felt. They’re made entirely from organic and hypoallergenic bamboo viscose, which gives the sheets their silky, airy, and luxurious feel

Mattress Nerd Score

4.90 / 5

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Parachute Percale Sheet Set

Mattress Nerd Score

4.40 / 5

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Purple SoftStretch Sheets

Mattress Nerd Score

4.70 / 5

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Tips for Sleeping with Allergies

Keeping your mattress allergen-free is only the first step to sleeping with allergies. If your symptoms make it difficult to sleep, here are some other tips to help.

• Close your bedroom window: The best way to prevent allergy flare ups is to prevent allergens from entering the bedroom. This is especially important if you have a pollen or cockroach allergy.
• Use an air filter: Along those lines, using an air filter helps keep you from breathing in those allergens.
• Wash your bedding frequently: Just because your mattress is hypoallergenic, doesn’t mean your bedding is. We suggest washing your sheets weekly to get rid of dead skin cells that may build up throughout the week.
• Talk to your doctor: At the end of the day, the best person to consult about your allergies is your doctor. If your symptoms are hindering your sleep, consult with your doctor to get medicine that should help.

Find more tips in our article, “Why are my allergies worse at night?”

Recap of the Best Mattresses for Allergies

Mattress Model	Award	Certifications
WinkBeds EcoCloud	Nerd’s Pick	OEKO-TEX100, GOTS, and eco-INSTITUT certified
Saatva Latex Hybrid	Best Mattress for Mold Allergies	GOTS, GOLS, GreenGuard Gold, and eco-INSTITUT certified
Helix Midnight	Best Mattress for Latex Allergies	CertiPUR-US® certified
Nolah Natural	Best Mattress for Dust Mite Allergies	GOTS, Oeko-Tex® 100 Class 1, eco-INSTITUT and Rainforest Alliance certified
Layla Mattress	Best Memory Foam Mattress for Allergies	CertiPUR-US® certified
Birch Luxe	Best Mattress for Asthma	GOTS, eco-INSTITUT, GreenGuard Gold, and Fair Trade certified
Avocado Eco Organic	Best Organic Mattress for Allergies	GOLS, GOTS, GreenGuard Gold, Climate Neutral, and MADE SAFE certified
Dreamfoam Latex	Best Mattress for Children with Allergies	Oeko-Tex® 100 Class 1 and CertiPUR-US® certified

Final Thoughts

Sleeping with allergies can be easy on the right mattress. A bed made of latex helps with dust mite, mold, and mildew allergies. A memory foam mattress of memory foam hybrid  is a great option for anyone with latex allergies. Make sure you wrap your bed in a mattress protector and keep your bedding clean for an allergen-free bedroom space.

FAQs

What is the best mattress for a dust mite allergy?

We think the Nolah Natural is the best mattress for a dust mite allergy—it uses organic latex foam, which is naturally dust mite resistant, and breathable organic cotton in the cover. We still suggest using a mattress protector with any bed to reduce the chance of dust mites building up in your bed.

Are foam mattresses better for allergies?

Foam mattresses are a better choice for people who are allergic to latex. Though latex used in mattresses is washed and surrounded by a mattress cover, some people would rather be safe than sorry. A memory foam mattress provides the pressure relief of latex with better motion isolating abilities.

Is my mattress causing allergies?

If you’ve had your mattress for a few years, it could be the culprit of your allergy flare-ups. We sleep on our beds night after night, shedding dead skin cells as our mattresses collect them and attract dust mites. Your mattress could be causing your allergies if you sleep with your pet; mattresses collect pet dander as well as mold, mildew, and bacteria over time.

Thus, we suggest getting a new mattress every seven to 10 years at the least.

Loren Bullock

Mattress & Bedding Expert

About Author

Loren is the Lead Mattress Reviewer at Mattress Nerd. She has prioritized sleeping for as long as she can remember, rarely deviating from seven to nine hours each night. As an editor on Mattress Nerd and a Certified Sleep Science Coach, Loren aims to help people achieve optimal sleep health and pick the best sleep accessories for their needs. You can find her testing mattresses, exploring the best sleep hacks, and telling you about her findings on Mattress Nerd’s YouTube channel and on TikTok.

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Education & Credentials

• Certified Sleep Science Coach

Sources

• Don’t Let Allergies Ruin Your Sleep: Rheumatology and Allergy Institute of Connecticut. https://www.allergyinstitute.org/blog/dont-let-allergies-ruin-your-sleep