First time Buyer - help! There are too many options!
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I am escatic I found this forum its very helpful but as I read more the more confused I've became. Initially, I thought tempurdic or ortho were the way to go for the best mattress. I am still having a hard time differentiating from Latex and Foam. Can someone help me clarify the difference? I am 5'9 and weight 105 (I have a small frame overall) so pressure points been a persistent problem since I sleep on my sides or stomach. Would I buy a firm mattress or softer one? Your knowledge and opinion is greatly appreciated. Thank you! L from southern California This message was modified Apr 17, 2009 by Twiggy
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Re: First time Buyer - help! There are too many options!
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Thank you Wyndwalkr! That was extremely informative and helpful. Good point if I can sleep all day on a mattress all day with the public and store employees than I won't be on this forum!!! Plus I do live in the heart of LA no sale person would tolerate me lounging around all day. hahaha I think the memory foam does sound like a better choice for me since I sleep on my sides and I get cold easily in general. Perhaps the memory foam would help with that. I wish there is an store that carry true MF and latex at the same time. How do you tell if they're using a true MF without putting on the "cool" pad? Thank you all for the response it has been helpful! It is extremely hard to find a good mattress store in s. California! |
Re: First time Buyer - help! There are too many options!
| I would recommend latex over any other materials. I would also recommend something in the soft range around #28 ILD. It will be conforming yet supportive. Stay away from firm mattresses if you are a side sleeper. I personally sleep on an #28 core with a #22 topper. The only problem is I now hate to travel. No hotel has a bed like mine |
Re: First time Buyer - help! There are too many options!
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porchdog wrote: I would recommend latex over any other materials. I would also recommend something in the soft range around #28 ILD. It will be conforming yet supportive. Stay away from firm mattresses if you are a side sleeper. I personally sleep on an #28 core with a #22 topper. The only problem is I now hate to travel. No hotel has a bed like mine The ratings must vary greatly between mfg and type of latex. how thick is your core, and topper? I have 18 Dunlop and it's a tad firmer than I want. I'm thinking about adding another 2" 19 Talalay that is much softer on top. The 12-14 Dunlop was sent back the same day. it was harder than the 18 i have from the same mfg. go figure. This message was modified May 10, 2009 by mingus
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