Here is the bed.

I just heard about a mattress called Casper sleep mattress. It is memory foam with a latex topping and would work well with your frame. You might need a board to put on top. I don't know how to do a link to Casper, but just google it and you will see.

I think a "good Memory foam would work well.

I would not want a memory foam mattress in my home.

Why not, emma?

I have a Tempurpedic. Pricey but I love it. It comes with its own frame.

Lindsey, There was a fire here in this city and there was a memory foam mattress in the home where a girl slept. The fire dept showed a clip of what happens to a memory foam mattress when it reaches a certain temp....it exploded, burst into flames. They did not recommend using one. This is a controversial subject and I expect disclaimers, but I will believe the fire dept over civilians any day.

Emma I saw a film about those same mattresses. The showed comparison burns. The memory foam was the absolute scariest!

I just purchased a Sleep Number 5000 bed for my son from their online factory outlet. I was told by the salesman who helped me that the bed that I purchased is identical to the bed my husband and I have been sleeping on comfortably for the last almost twenty years. The salesman said it is older technology and thus priced lower. My son is thrilled with it, and he is sleeping very well. (He tried a comparably priced Posturpedic bed that quickly lost its level of support-very discouraging) I think you might need a board on your frame to support the select comfort bed. The sleep number bed comes in a box delivered by UPS, so I feel pretty sure that you could get it up your stairs. Good luck.

I just recently bought a new mattress that I love. I would absolutely not have a memory foam. I have tried several and I just can't stand them. Hot hot hot, sink in and can not move, to the point of claustrophobia. I didn't want any trace of it in my mattress. I went with a local manufacturer that will make it exactly to your specifications.

You should search your area for local manufacturers it really is the best way to go. There's a huge mattress discussion thread I believe it's on the home Decorating forum. Try the search box up top and search all of gw.

If you want to go with a foam mattress I would highly recommended a good latex mattress they are very nice so are the full latex pillows, I have my latex pillows every where I sleep. I don't like to sleep on any other pillows.

I just have something to ask, you say the mattress needs to bend and be "squishable" to get up stairs which is all fine and well, but how about the box spring which would not bend? OK never mind, I just see that the frame doubles as a box spring/support! I like that idea, I could use that and then have a lot of room for storage under the bed!

I would also recommend a Latex mattress if you like foam. I cannot stand to memory foam feel either!

MY last home had stairs and we were able to get mattresses upstairs . I would think you could in every home. You have to have them to live in the home. LOL

Sleep number bed for sure!

Emma, my house is 125 yrs old. It was my grandparents house before it was my husband's and mine. When my husband was alive he put the springs and mattress through a large window with a big loader he had. My uncle said that is what they did too. A 3/4 size bed(old size) will go up the stairway but nothing larger. My husband died 18 months ago so I need another option.

Rose, I am so sorry for your loss. I wanted to let you know that Sleep Number bed's website says something like, "Shipped to you in multiple easy to carry boxes." The boxes are not that big and I don't remember any of them being very heavy. You could also ask their customer service if you need a board to go on top of your frame. Maybe you could use a foam pad to protect the bottom of the mattress and you would not need to mess with getting a board up the stairs.

Sleep Number all the way!!

Check out this website for unbiased mattress reviews: http://www.sleeplikethedead.com/bed-mattress-review-home.html I have 2 memory foam beds (both are King size)... the last one I bought was the highly rated BedInABox. I like it very much, sleep better than I did on an innerspring mattress. These come in a box (you'd need help carrying it up the stairs as it is quite heavy), but it would fit easily up a staircase... open the box once it is in the room and the mattress will expand.

Regarding the posts concerning memory foam being a fire hazard.. "All mattresses sold in the United States must be able to withstand an
open flame for a set period of time, per federal guidelines. This
measure is designed to reduce mattress fires and improve consumer
safety. Because polyurethane foams are typically flammable, all must be
treated with a chemical or a fire-resistant fabric." I'm sure some manufacturers do a better job than others with their fire-proofing. I haven't seen the videos, so can't comment on them.

if you do mattress in a box, be sure it has the new cool cover...I've seen them at Costco to wal mart....and as for a piece of plywood? most of the big box stores (like lowes/home depot) will cut them to size of the top of the bed...easier to get up narrow stairs...

You won't need a piece of plywood... the memory foam mattresses are made to go directly on the type bed frame that Rose posted a picture of.

Ditto on what Lydia said - no plywood needed. I got a Casper bed about two months ago. Like Lydia's, it arrived in a surprisingly small box, which could easily fit up a stairway. It does not feel the least bit hot to me - quite the opposite, actually. It is my first memory foam type bed and I was very skeptical, but with a 90 day money back guarantee, we had literally nothing to lose. We are keeping it.

My DH and I have bought our beds from Verlo -- a Chicago-based manufacturer -- for fifty years. A manufacturer can make any size mattress you want. We've always had a pair of extra-long twins, which makes a king size bed. You could probably get a pair of those up your stairs.

Gardenspice, I'm so happy to hear that you are happy with your Casper bed!! I just ordered one this morning after speaking with my chiropractor and I can't wait for it to get here. My dealings with the company so far have been very favorable.

I want to thank everyone who has responded to my query about a mattress. I have been doing research other places too. I think I am going to go with a latex mattress not memory foam. People seem to either love or hate memory foam. I have a couple bookmarked at Amazon that have excellent reviews but before I order one my daughter and I are going to go to some local places and look at some mattresses. I am not concerned about how heavy it is. As long as it will fit up the stairwell one of my sons will carry it up for me. Also, I want to get a mattress that is made in the USA.

I don't think you will be disappointed with the latex and they last forever. Lots of pluses with latex. Get the latex pillows too they are awesome.

Murraysmom,
We got ours within 4 days of ordering and i hope you do too. It will feel different at first, but I think you will like it. They are US made, in GA. Worst case - you hate it, tell them iwthin 90 days and they come and get it and give all your money back.

Thanks a lot, Gardenspice! I appreciate your response. When I ordered it, it said there was a delay of 5-6 business days. I'm guessing word has gotten out and they are getting a lot of orders, which is great. I'm so happy it's made in the US. Thanks again.

There was someone on that thread over on Home Decorating that got a free Casper mattress and she absolutely hated it. Donated it with in a week. You would have to go read it to see what they had to say I don't remember exactly but I think part of it was the smell.
I think this is the correct link to that mattress thread, there have been a couple of them.
http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2660457/mattress-poll-reviews-of-recent-mattress-purchases?n=150

I love my Verlo mattress. They got a queen size around a very tight turn in my hall. I got split box springs. I also have a memory foam mattress topper. It is comfy but not too squishy. I did not like the sinking feeling of memory foam mattresses.

Ravencajun, thanks for the link to the mattress discussion. It was very entertaining reading. It was like a movie, watching all the coming and going and learning everyone's experiences is invaluable. Clearly buying a mattress is not for the feint of heart! Too many choices and no real way to compare. I sure hope I like my Casper, but at least they make it easy to return if I don't. That's a big plus in my book. Of course, then I will have to start all over again. :(

I have a nose like a bloodhound and my Casper had no odor at all. I suspect they fixed that problem. How nice that the company came and got the bed delivered to a charity organization, even though it was a freebie for her from the beginning. I'd give it a month, as they suggest, before you return it.

I am excited for it to come. I have a pinched nerve in my back that I am currently nursing. It is getting better, but it is a slow go. I hope it is all better before the mattress comes so I don't throw off my "testing". :)

This is the mattress I have decided on.http://www.amazon.com/DreamFoam-Mattress-Ultimate-Dreams-Medium/dp/B00CP7UR5O/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=APCUWEOU23BHI

Thank you for posting that link !!

Well, the mattress came yesterday and was a snap to set up. I had a great night's sleep on it and I don't think I will need a "break in" period. No off-gassing smell. All was just fine with it. As a bonus, my sheets stay on now because it is only 10"!!! So nice not to have to fight to keep the fitted sheets on. My back is still bothering me some, but I had no problem getting comfortable last night. I like the company and I am very satisfied with the mattress. Thanks, Gardenspice, for your information and encouragement.

I bought a sleep number ten yrs ago and I wouldn't give it up for anything. Adjust the air pressure low for the feel of feather bed or firm for an aching back.

Murraysmom, what did your chiropractor say about the Casper? I'm interested for a family member who has lower-back issues. I'm happy with my bed from LeMoyne Sleeper, a small manufacturer, but unfortunately they went out of business.

BTW, I've heard the older Sleep Number beds are great, but the newer ones aren't nearly as good. Maybe they've fixed that.

Alisande, he was very interested in them. He looked at their website and all the reviews and said he thought it was a good mattress. You can try it for up to 100 days and still return it if you are not happy, so there really isn't anything to lose. I just got an email from them and they are offering $50 off to anyone ordering one through I link I can provide. I need to sign up for it. If anyone is interested, please let me know.

Thanks, Murraysmom!

You are very welcome, MM. I'm so glad you are pleased!

My Dreamfoam latex mattress from Amazon came today. It is very nice. I layed down on it for a while and it felt very comfortable. It is for a guest room but I may try it out one night.

It's been two years . . . Rose, how are you doing with your Dreamfoam mattress? Murraysmom and Gardenspice, same question with your Caspers!

Also, does anyone have a Tuft & Needle mattress?