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Mattress Which one ??? & Why

15 years ago

Well DW & I are stating to look for a new mattress..its time our backs are shot. Went into several stores and now it is a total confusion. As you know the mattress companies change the names so you can't shop around.

My question is two fold: Pillow top or not and which mattress did you find best.

Thanks to all who reply.

Bigal

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Bumblebeez SC Zone 7

15 years ago

I like Beautyrest mattresses. They don't move much when someone turns over. It has to do with the way the frame coils are made. I don't know what model it is but the ones we have were all expensive and thick. No pillowtop ever either. We like really firm mattresses.

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parma42
15 years ago
If you do a search for mattresses on this forum you will find quite a bit of information.

Pillow-top? No, No, & No! They get indentations and then you are sleeping in a crater.

Brands? Not any of the big ones in a conventional mattress. They have gone to making no-flip designs which they will try to sell as a "convenience" to you, when in reality it's just a cost cutting measure because of stricter governmental flammability guidlines.

Try to find an independant company that still makes flippable ones. Get the plush instead on pillow-top. You could also look into the foam mattresses that are mentioned on the other posts.
socks
15 years ago
We got a pillow top, and I don't like it. As Parma said, indentations are formed. Our bed is only a few months old, and I can see two indentations (me and DH) through the comforter when the bed is made. Also, you feel hotter when you are sleeping in a crater.

Think about the height of the bed. Some of the beds are really high, so measure your home bed to compare and think about the height you can live with. One twin bed I bought is as high as the dining room table, but I didn't realize it in the store. You can get a half box spring to lower the bed if needed.

Look at each other on the bed when you try them out. Does it look like your hips are sinking when laying on your back? I don't think that is a comfortable feeling in a bed. I like to feel more like I'm on a flatter surface (like the floor, but not as hard).
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squirrelheaven
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Pillowtops - no. I love my Kingsdown, which I invested in for my back. It is heaven, and I can now sleep on my side again! They have four levels to choose from and have done a lot of research. Sleepy's (not so great), for one, sells them.

They can discount the prices, so don't pay tag. Mine was about $600 off.
squirrelheaven
15 years ago
Forgot the link, below.

Here is a link that might be useful: Kingsdown
susanilz5
15 years ago
Not everyone does well with the same type of bed. You really need to go from store to store and lay on the mattresses to see what works for you. Bring a pillow with you! My husband and I hit every bed store around and then rated the beds we liked. Then we went back and tried the ones highest on our list till we found the perfect bed in our price range.

I ended up up with a Simmons Beautyrest World Class, and I do love it. I have 3 friends who bought the same bed and also love it.

Beds don't last as long as they used to. You'll only get 8 to 10 years out of a good mattress. You do spend 1/3 of your life in bed, and if you sleep well you feel well. Get the best bed you can. And don't forget good pillows! They wear out a lot quicker them you'd think.
michelle_phxaz
15 years ago
We love our Stearns and Foster Plaza mattress. It wasn't cheap, but well worth it.

I agree with the other posters: STAY AWAY FROM PILLOWTOPS!!! We had the same problem, they break down and cause indentations in a short period of time. Get a plush box top instead.
tinker1121
15 years ago
I shopped for a mattress for 6 months and ended up with a Sealy Posturepedic "Plush" mattress as someone mentioned. It is a firm type mattress with a latex top built in. I also say, no pillowtops.
I have a very bad back also and "Ultra" plush may feel wonderful in the store but too soft at home which will cause more back pain. The "Plush" feels very comfortable and gives just enought soft support to fill in the lumbar area when sleeping on your side. A too soft mattress will put your body in a hammock effect causing pain, and a too firm mattress will not fill in that void to support you.

It may take you a while. Allow 30 minutes in the store and don't feel self concious laying around on the floor models. Keep shopping and you may get lucky like I did and find the same mattress in two different stores with two different names but is the same one.

If you want to spend $2000+, my second choice was the Sealy latex line in the firmer models.

Also, stay away from the mattress chain stores as you will get a better price by watching the department store sales.

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