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Hello all, I'm trying to figure out what a high quality memory foam bed (twin size) I should buy for my daughter who is transitioning from a crib to a big girl bed. I don't know much about foam other then that there are various quality. I would like to stay around $400 for the mattress with decent firmness but not over the top. Thank you! |
| There are probably a few good places to order from online, however depending on where you are located Natura makes a mattress called Sunshine 6", its a really simple but great childrens mattress. Just a 6" blended core of talalay latex with a 100% cotton cover and 100% sheeps wool lining. They can be had for a reasonable price, they are also available in a 4" height which is great for children although generally once in the teens the 6" will be a lot more comfortable. Also check out places like savvy rest, pure rest, flo-beds, to shop on pricing and options. |
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1. Something like this http://www.mygreenmattress.com/view_products/echomattress.htm would probably also be suitable and would leave you room in your budget for a latex topper as well should you want it. The quality sleep side of their business could probably even add a layer of latex for less than it would cost you to buy a topper if you wished. 2. Probably your least expensive "all latex" option would be to buy 2 of these http://www.mattresses.net/3-twin-natural-latex-mattress-pad.html and then buy a 6" cotton mattress encasement here http://www.sleepez.com/mattresscomponents.htm and you would have a 6" all latex mattress for $358 plus a bit of shipping. 3.Don't forget though that you will need some kind of waterproof barrier in case of accidents and in the case of the latex option #2, since the mattress encasement is just cottton and I personally believe that sleeping on wool leads to a deeper sleep, I would probably add this to it http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?prodid=11530558&hierPath=90608*28683*492*&whse=BC&topnav=&Browse=&lang=en-US I have one of these myself and they are waterproof, breathable, and washable. There was an odour for a couple of days when it came for some reason but it went away quickly. These are made by Natura and generally cost much more than they currently do at Costco. 4. Another place worth looking at for 3" layers of foam is http://www.foamorder.com/organic-cushions.php. They are slightly more but they have a selection of different firmnesses which would allow you to put a firmer layer of latex under the softer layer in #2. For example a 3" layer of N31 firm would be $222.35 or an additional $73.35. This would give you a more traditional mattress construction of progressive layers of firmness and would probably be more suitable for an older and heavier child or teenager (if you REALLY want to think ahead that far ... shudder :)) They also have a clearance page here http://www.foamorder.com/clearance.html#latex where they sell returned or comfort exchange items that are well described as to their condition at greatly reduced prices. With option 2 and 3 you are at about $443 including the mattress pad. With #4 you would be about $516. Both would have some shipping on top. I'll post a few more options as I come across them in my travels. Phoenix This message was modified Nov 24, 2010 by Phoenix
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