Hi all: This is my first post. My wife and I are in mattress h3ll right now. We purchased a Sealy Spring Free Beachside a few months ago. We found it a little too soft. So, we decided we wanted firm and picked up a Simmons SUPERPAINFULLYFIRM model. :-) It's way too hard and the springs are already making noises. We think we want latex again but aren't sure why. . . . We like a Nature's Rest latex bed but all the reviews I see are terrible. I don't want to make a mistake a third time. Would a topper perhaps be a better (and cheaper) option? The more I look at mattresses the more I think we just won't find the perfect mattress. Any advice is greatly appreciated! |
I would suggest starting with just one topper. Over springs you would probably want something in the 22 (soft) to 28 (medium) range depending on your preference. Just a hunch, but I think you'd probably like it more on the soft side. If you're under 200lbs don't go over 2" of latex. I prefer working with 1" increments, but I'm a lightweight and too much foam undermines support for me. Unfortunately it's really a matter of experimentation, and yes, you may have to exchange things before you get it right. Call a few vendors, tell them what you're trying to achieve with the topper and see what they suggest for you. I think foambymail.com allows you to return anything you're not happy with. SleepEZ charges a restocking fee for mattresses, but they may not accept returns on toppers at all. I think foamorder.com also accepts returns. I don't know where you live but sometimes shops that carry upholstery supplies stock latex foam in mattress sizes. Check your phone book. |
Thanks! |
I agree. The latex mattress is really effective for this type of problem. I had a similar problem and took the course of action recommended by dssxxxx and it worked a treat - it's still going strong now! |