Mattress Forum

Actually, it is not working out. I am going to be returning the whole thing.  <BR><BR>After trying now both latex and memory foam I think the problem I am having with the latex bed kit (which was also the same problem I had with a Costco memory foam bed I tried), that when I make the bed soft enough for me, my hips compress the softer foam layers so much that the foam essentially becomes hard at my hips.  Therefore, I need to use the firmer layers (i.e. medium-firm-xfirm) so the foam is strong enough to hold me without compressing; the problem is that then this combination is too firm for me.  <BR><BR><BR>That is what I have learned about foam. It is not a very flexible bed material. You have to get pretty much EXACTLY the foam density and ILD for your body, or it just won't work.  Spring mattresses IMHO while not as potentially comfortable, have greater ranges where people can find them comfortable.   Just my $0.02 after about 4 months of non-stop mattress foam building research and trying. :(

That is why I went with FloBeds.com knowing that if I decided Latex was not for me it would not cost me anything but shipping the bed back with no restocking fee. I also knew I could watch the website and email Dave when the price went down. I got a few mark downs making my bed no more than if I bought it ast SleepEZ but with the peace of mind in knowing I could get a full refund if I needed to send it back.  I do like having a latex bed despite the work in getting it right since I wake up with no allergies and I sleep better.

But I am sorry Novahelp that your SleepEZ Latex bed did not work out for you.  But I really think if you had a more comforming zipped up cover like my bed came with and a topper that was soft and not more than 2" over a firm foundation, you would like your latex bed.  I could not sleep on Latex without my 1" soft topper since I like the other layers under me very firm and I like a tiny bit of cushion.  I also love my zippped up mattress cover that has a little give in it.

Or you can have a mattress like mine which is both coils and latex and some HR PU foam thrown in. I feel I truly got the best of both worlds with the ability to change what's inside if need be. I'm sorry your all-latex kit didn't work out. I don't think I would feel good without some type of coil system, as well as latex and whatever materials feel good on my body.

Good luck finding that perfect mattress!

I think you are correct. I now believe I am a spring bed person and will need to throw on a nice topper to get the best of both worlds. <BR><BR>What if I keep the SOFT layer from Sleepez as a topper, is that too soft for a spring mattress topper?<br type="_moz"/>

Novahelp, I would go with a 2" soft latex topper and no more than that or you will sink in too much and hurt your back. My opinion...

Novahelp, I admire you for all of the time and effort you have put into this. I would have given up long ago. You really must be exhausted from so many uncomfortable and restless nights.

However, the glaring problem to me in all of the configurations you have tried, is the 3 inches of soft foam for your comfort layer. It's too much in my opinion -- and I think in the opinion of most people on this forum.

As a last ditch effort why not go to Target, or Bed Bath and Beyond or somewhere local and buy a 1 or 2 inch thick memory or other foam topper and try it on the firm set up you just mentioned.

I would get a couple of different options (a 1 inch AND a 2 inch,) since you can return either or all of them if they don't work out. I think it would be worth trying before throwing in the towel and resigning yourself to a $400 loss.

A couple days ago I tried to place both of them on the medium-firm-Xfirm latex combo on the weekend and it was yucky (I don't like memory foam due to the trapped and high heat feeling, i really like latex).