The One Thing You Shouldn't Host Christmas Without

Christmas is a magical time of year, but when both sides of the family descend on your home for the holidays, it can be pretty darn stressful. Somehow we always have more guests than guest rooms, and no matter how comfy we make up the couch, whoever sleeps there will inevitably be cranky the next day.

So, what's the fix for this holiday hosting dilemma? Short of building an addition onto the house, there's only one thing to do: Get yourself a good AeroBed.

Sure, the camping pad isn't terrible, and your decades-old daybed isn't that dusty... But folks, your relatives aren't coming to town to take a catnap! They need a good night's sleep, and that requires a bed — either the traditional kind or an AeroBed. See a few of our favorite models below.

AeroBed Air Mattress with Built-in Pump & Headboard

We could pretty much use bed and AeroBed interchangeably, if it weren't for the fact that one takes up a lot less space and is significantly less expensive. Personally, we find this AeroBed queen air mattress (pictured above) to be just as comfortable as any "real" bed we've slept in. It's made of a soft-to-the touch bonded fabric that's puncture-resistant, and it inflates and deflates with the press of a button.

When it's not use, it deflates for compact storage in its included carrying case. In short, it sleeps like an old-school bed when you need one, but stows away neatly in the hall closet once the guests are gone.

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AeroBed Air Mattress For Kids

AeroBed makes a great air mattress for little ones over the age of 4. It's a 50-by-25-inch sleep space surrounded by a 4-inch high safety cushion to keep kids from rolling off the mattress onto the floor. This kid-size Aerobed inflates in under a minute and comes with a washable fitted mattress pad.

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AeroBed Quilted Foam Topper Air Mattress

If you've got an adult who's looking to catch some Z's but don't have enough space for a queen bed, this full-size AeroBed Quilted Foam Topper Air Mattress is just what you need. It has a pump control wand so you can adjust the firmness while in bed, and (just like the other models) it inflates and deflates quickly.

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AeroBed Classic Air Mattress, Twin

The classic Aerobed twin air mattress is an economical, space-saving option. It inflates easily with the included pump and comfortably supports up to 300 pounds.

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Looking for more ideas for a perfect present? Check out Patch's 2019 Holiday Gift Guide!

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