After sleeping on the raised air beds in this test, it took me a while to get used to sleeping on the Air Seconds, which at 18cm is noticeably different in height compared to the Bestway’s lofty 46cm.

It is very quick to inflate and it was up in under three minutes – a little too firm, but easily adjusted.I managed to dampen squeaks with an extra blanket under me (I recommend doing this for warmth, anyway). A five-minute bounce from Bethany and William certainly didn’t help matters, but luckily there were no punctures to report.

Any sort of machine that can be made to blow air can conceivably be used to inflate an air mattress.While the edge support is not the most prominent I have discovered, my team of testers and I liked the size of the built-in pillow and feel of the flocked top. Made by Avenli, Avenli Queen Flocked Inflatable Mattresses is available in a range of sizes and colours, and comes complete with everything you´ll need. It’s a good idea to take it out and pump it up to check it over every three months or so to keep it in tip-top condition. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).