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carolina yorkie · 02-27-2006, 03:52 PM

I am searching for a new mattress for my tired back. I have so much raving about the memory foam mattresses. Does anyone have one and are they as good as they say. If you have one, how long have you had it and how has it held up. I am going shopping this week. Thanks.

Jenn218 · 02-27-2006, 04:05 PM

Is this the same as a temperpetic (sp) mattress? If so, that is what we are looking at getting too. Can't wait to hear what people have to say!

BrookeB67 · 02-27-2006, 04:57 PM

My dad is in the mattress business and he thinks they are pretty good but make you feel warm. I think a bed with memory foam on top is ideal.

DaisyMaesMom · 02-27-2006, 05:00 PM

I have a memory foam and I LOVE IT!! I've only had it about 4 months so I can't really help with the holding up part, but my hubby has a ruptured disc in his back and it has worked wonders. I just sink into my bed and the best thing is that when hubby moves at night I no longer feel every little movement..

my2boyz · 02-27-2006, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DaisyMaesMom

I have a memory foam and I LOVE IT!! I've only had it about 4 months so I can't really help with the holding up part, but my hubby has a ruptured disc in his back and it has worked wonders. I just sink into my bed and the best thing is that when hubby moves at night I no longer feel every little movement..

DaisyMaesMom...what kind of frame or platform do you have yours on? If they go on a regular Hollywood bed frame do you still feel movement? I'm glad you guys brought this up because we're thinking of getting one of these in our new house.

my2boyz · 02-27-2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BrookeB67

My dad is in the mattress business and he thinks they are pretty good but make you feel warm. I think a bed with memory foam on top is ideal.

Do the regular mattresses with memory foam on top give the guarantee of not feeling movement?

RowdysMom · 02-27-2006, 05:50 PM

My hubby and I shopped for a new bed for months before selecting the memory foam bed - Swedish TempurPedic (sp?). We absolutely love it!!! It is wonderful, you just sink into heaven when you lay down.

We also heard that it made you hot - and believe me, I'm post menopausal and if it were hot, I'd know it and it doesn't bother me in the least - but I have read where it does bother some people. Everyone that I know that has it however, does not complain that it makes them hot.

We looked for a long long time and tested out the various beds SEVERAL times. We looked at the gel bed - you might want to check the gel beds out, we really liked them too and we also tested the select comfort (air) bed, as well has many many many conventional mattresses.

Money was no object - no we are not rich, but we had come into some unexpected money and decided we would buy our dream bed. Plus, my husband has many many very serious health problems, and has to spend lots of time in bed, so we wanted the best bed we could find.

We also got the adjustable frame - both the head and foot raise and lower - but this significantly raises the cost of the bed. However, my husband has to sleep with the head of the bed raised some of the time - so this meant that he could actually sleep in the bed during these times, as opposed to sleeping in the recliner.

I would highly recommend the memory foam bed. One thing though, is the colder the foam gets, the harder it is and conversly, the warmer it is, the softer the foam is. I've read that some people use a heated mattress pad to make the foam softer. If you like to sleep with your room very very cold, then it may be a little hard. The one nice thing about the TemprPedic is that it has a 30 day (maybe longer???) guarantee where you can return it if you don't like it.

Also, when you first get it home, it smells for a few days. The smell does go away, but if you are sensitive to smells, you may not like that for a few days.

RowdysMom · 02-27-2006, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

Do the regular mattresses with memory foam on top give the guarantee of not feeling movement?

Are you talking about the 1 or 2 inch memory foam mattress topper? If so, we had a 2 inch topper before getting the full mattress and while it does reduce the movement you feel from your partner, the topper does not eliminate it.

I would say however, that the memory foam bed (full bed, not the topper) completely removes any movement you feel from your partner. It is like a miracle for me because my hubby has restless leg syndrome and it used to drive me batty!!!

mustangbee · 02-27-2006, 05:55 PM

We have one! We got it back in June. My back has never felt sooooo good. We had a Water Bed, I told my husband it had to go!!! Moving him out of the 70's wasn't easy!!

LOL, I told him Grandma's & Grandpa's Dont sleep on Water Beds!
I just love my bed now. My husband built the frame for it,
I just love it!!!

RowdysMom · 02-27-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

DaisyMaesMom...what kind of frame or platform do you have yours on? If they go on a regular Hollywood bed frame do you still feel movement? I'm glad you guys brought this up because we're thinking of getting one of these in our new house.

I think it would work on any type of frame - I don't think the frame has anything to do with it - it is the actual foam mattress that absorbs the movement. The only thing about the frame is that it has to be sturdy because the foam mattress is heavier than a conventional mattress.

my2boyz · 02-27-2006, 06:03 PM

Thanks...I wondered about the movement part because my husband is the kind that un-makes the whole bed when he sleeps but I must be a light sleeper because any little movement wakes me up.

DaisyMaesMom · 02-27-2006, 06:25 PM

Yes, we are on a regular frame.. I don't think that the frame has anything to do with it... It's just the way to mattress to made. It is amazing and I have never slept better at night I will tell you that.

Thorsmomma · 02-27-2006, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by carolina yorkie

I am searching for a new mattress for my tired back. I have so much raving about the memory foam mattresses. Does anyone have one and are they as good as they say. If you have one, how long have you had it and how has it held up. I am going shopping this week. Thanks.

I have to give those beds two thumbs up!!

My parents have one and it is like sleeping on clouds. I swear it is the best sleep ever!! I have a terrible back, and my back doesn't feel achy and stiff in the morning when I sleep on their foam bed. It is seriously awesome!!

Francie · 02-27-2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdysMom

Are you talking about the 1 or 2 inch memory foam mattress topper? If so, we had a 2 inch topper before getting the full mattress and while it does reduce the movement you feel from your partner, the topper does not eliminate it.

I would say however, that the memory foam bed (full bed, not the topper) completely removes any movement you feel from your partner. It is like a miracle for me because my hubby has restless leg syndrome and it used to drive me batty!!!

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Do you put sheets on it like a regular mattress? I have dust mite covers on mine regular mattress....

Francie

NewYorkieMa&Pa · 02-28-2006, 01:41 PM

Hi! We just purchased a foam topped mattress from King Koil and we LOVE IT.

I had a pillow-top before that La_Man did not care for due to being too soft and he had a Chinese bed (which basically is a cement block covered in fabric - IT WAS HARD lol sorry baby I just could not resist

). So we got this one and we both love it!!! We sleep like babies nightly and we feel no added heat or coolneess.

And yeah, our mattress requires deep pocketed sheets.

Good luck!!!

02-27-2006, 03:52 PM	#1
carolina yorkie YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 445	Memory foam mattress I am searching for a new mattress for my tired back. I have so much raving about the memory foam mattresses. Does anyone have one and are they as good as they say. If you have one, how long have you had it and how has it held up. I am going shopping this week. Thanks. __________________ Say no to puppymills!

02-27-2006, 04:05 PM	#2
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	Is this the same as a temperpetic (sp) mattress? If so, that is what we are looking at getting too. Can't wait to hear what people have to say! __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

02-27-2006, 05:50 PM	#7
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	My hubby and I shopped for a new bed for months before selecting the memory foam bed - Swedish TempurPedic (sp?). We absolutely love it!!! It is wonderful, you just sink into heaven when you lay down. We also heard that it made you hot - and believe me, I'm post menopausal and if it were hot, I'd know it and it doesn't bother me in the least - but I have read where it does bother some people. Everyone that I know that has it however, does not complain that it makes them hot. We looked for a long long time and tested out the various beds SEVERAL times. We looked at the gel bed - you might want to check the gel beds out, we really liked them too and we also tested the select comfort (air) bed, as well has many many many conventional mattresses. Money was no object - no we are not rich, but we had come into some unexpected money and decided we would buy our dream bed. Plus, my husband has many many very serious health problems, and has to spend lots of time in bed, so we wanted the best bed we could find. We also got the adjustable frame - both the head and foot raise and lower - but this significantly raises the cost of the bed. However, my husband has to sleep with the head of the bed raised some of the time - so this meant that he could actually sleep in the bed during these times, as opposed to sleeping in the recliner. I would highly recommend the memory foam bed. One thing though, is the colder the foam gets, the harder it is and conversly, the warmer it is, the softer the foam is. I've read that some people use a heated mattress pad to make the foam softer. If you like to sleep with your room very very cold, then it may be a little hard. The one nice thing about the TemprPedic is that it has a 30 day (maybe longer???) guarantee where you can return it if you don't like it. Also, when you first get it home, it smells for a few days. The smell does go away, but if you are sensitive to smells, you may not like that for a few days. __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom

02-27-2006, 05:55 PM	#9
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	We have one! We got it back in June. My back has never felt sooooo good. We had a Water Bed, I told my husband it had to go!!! Moving him out of the 70's wasn't easy!! LOL, I told him Grandma's & Grandpa's Dont sleep on Water Beds! I just love my bed now. My husband built the frame for it, I just love it!!! __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

02-28-2006, 01:41 PM	#15
NewYorkieMa&Pa Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 682	Hi! We just purchased a foam topped mattress from King Koil and we LOVE IT. I had a pillow-top before that La_Man did not care for due to being too soft and he had a Chinese bed (which basically is a cement block covered in fabric - IT WAS HARD lol sorry baby I just could not resist ). So we got this one and we both love it!!! We sleep like babies nightly and we feel no added heat or coolneess. And yeah, our mattress requires deep pocketed sheets. Good luck!!! __________________ Life is like a box of Godiva chocolates, it won't last forever... so savor every moment!

02-27-2006, 04:57 PM	#3
BrookeB67 No Longer A Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 61	My dad is in the mattress business and he thinks they are pretty good but make you feel warm. I think a bed with memory foam on top is ideal.

02-27-2006, 05:00 PM	#4
DaisyMaesMom and Ty too! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, Nope, not Colorado Posts: 1,235	I have a memory foam and I LOVE IT!! I've only had it about 4 months so I can't really help with the holding up part, but my hubby has a ruptured disc in his back and it has worked wonders. I just sink into my bed and the best thing is that when hubby moves at night I no longer feel every little movement..

02-27-2006, 06:03 PM	#11
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	Thanks...I wondered about the movement part because my husband is the kind that un-makes the whole bed when he sleeps but I must be a light sleeper because any little movement wakes me up.

02-27-2006, 06:25 PM	#12
DaisyMaesMom and Ty too! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, Nope, not Colorado Posts: 1,235	Yes, we are on a regular frame.. I don't think that the frame has anything to do with it... It's just the way to mattress to made. It is amazing and I have never slept better at night I will tell you that.