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Elizabeth - Stearns & Foster Ingrid, Heidi or Twila

Elizabeth writes:

 

We've had Spring Air Ashland euro pillow top for 5 years and are looking to buy a
king size bed for more room. I've looked at S&F as superior to Spring
Air for long-term investment. I've tried out the Ingrid at
Macy's but need to find the pillow top version. What is the alternate
name for the Twila that you speak highly of? 
Also, what's in the Ingrid-- latex or memory foam? I know you
recommend the Twila luxury plush and the Heidi luxury firm. I'm just wondering if I should get a Heidi and buy
latex topper for more comfort. We're spoiled by the Spring Air pillow
top we have but I'd like the flexibility of replacing the pillowtop with the latex topper to ward off aches from the deep body depressions. 
More suggestions? Many sincere thanks - Elizabeth.

Hi Elizabeth,
It's good to see you've been reading and that you are on point with your choices.
The Ingrid/Heidi is an excellent value. It has no latex or memory foam. That model in luxury firm with a latex topper will feel like you spent thousands and last a whole lot longer than anything you would actually spend thousands on.
The Twila, Macy's April, has S&F's best spec. with a layer of latex and no memory foam. That in a luxury plush is comfortable and durable and would require no topper.
You can't go wrong either way. Here are the links to all of these items.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-and-Foster-Heidi-Luxury-Firm/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-and-Foster-Twila-Luxury-Plush/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Accessories/

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Anna - Stearns & Foster Latex mattress for herniated discs.

Anna writes:
 
First of all, your site is very informative and we are really hoping you
can help us. Our current mattress is over 11 yrs old, and causes both
myself and my husband to wake up tired and sore. We have been mattress
shopping and are having a difficult time deciding the best way to go. To
give you some background, I have had 4 back surgeries including a spinal
fusion, two disc surgeries, and bone removed to help widen my spine. (I
have a very narrow spinal canal so any herniation of my discs causes
pain with my nerves). I basically have degenerative disc disease from
L2-S1. I have a lot of scar tissue which causes me pain as well. In
addition to that I have neck pain which they say is frozen neck, as well
as fibromyalgia. My biggest problem is that my back is so sensitive that
a firm mattress is very uncomfortable. The latex S&F bed seemed to be the most
comfortable one we tried in the showroom, but everything you have
indicated seems to point away from latex for people with disc issues. We
are both back/side sleepers, and I especially turn throughout the night
because pain wakes me or I can't find a comfortable position. We have
tried tempurpedic and don't like it at all. I have trouble sleeping on
firm mattresses because of the pressure on my back and we both like the
feel of plush mattresses. Please help recommend something that may
benefit both of us and help me get a good night sleep. Thanks!!

 
Hi Anna,
It depends, mostly, on your weight and what you choose.
Latex with a hernitaed disc can be iffy. Generally, a herniated disc requires firm support.
If you are going with the firm model, you are likely to be ok with that.
You can always add a topper to soften the surface without sacrifficing the firm support.
If you are heavier and go with a softer feeling mattress, your disc problems are likely to be painful for you.
Personally, I have many back problems and am a larger fellow, to put it gently.
My orthopedist put it less gently, when he told me I have all these problems because my fat ass has been sitting at a desk all my life.
Normally, I would take offense to that, but he was only trying to be helpful...and I did tell him to give it to me straight.
But, I digress.
I have an all latex mattress. I puchased the plush and found it too soft for me. I flipped it over, which is the same feel as the firm and found it less comfortable than I like.
My wife and I now use it with a 2" soft latex topper, and it's just right.
Here are the links to the firmer latex models and the toppers.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-Foster-Private-Vineyard-Villa-Firm-/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Pure-LatexBLISS-Pamper-Natural-Talalay-Latex/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Accessories/


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Tony - Best mattress topper for my wife's condition

Tony writes:
 
Hi Peter, My wife has Osteoporosis, Sclerosis and Arthritis and her
Orthopedic Surgeon suggested she sleep on an Egg Crate mattress topper.
I know nothing about the material these are made of and wonder if you
can offer any suggestions. Are some made of latex and others of memory
foam and if so which one would you suggest. Also, can I purchase this
from your store? Thank you for your help. Tony 
 
Hi Tony,
Toppers are designed to soften the top of a mattress that is too firm. Of all the different types, latex is the most durable, and most comfortable.
Two inches of soft latex does a fine job.
Here's the link to our 100% all natural latex toppers.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Accessories/
 


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Rebecca - We are looking to purchase a new mattress.

Rebecca writes:
 
Hi,
I am completely confused about what's good and not good...and don't trust sales persons
either. I have a bad left hip and tendonitis in my right shoulder. I
need something that's not so firm so I can lay on my side, but not so
soft that it doesn't give me support. Am 47--145 lbs. We prefer Sealy or
Stearns & Foster. What do you recommend? I was told memory foam was
good--euopean tops were good..but aren't sure what to go for. Can you
advise? Becky
 
Hi Becky,
Memory foam is terrible stuff. The longer you're in it, the softer it gets. It's heat sensitive, which means it softens when warmed. You're body heat will soften it quite a bit. So you see, it won't feel at home, like it did to try in the store. When a salesman says,"Euro-top", it's short for Euro-Pillowtop. Many salespeople push the thicker, plusher, pillowtop mattresses. They do that because they are more expensive, they make more money and they are easy to sell. In fact, the seductive nature of the beast sells itself. There comes a point in any of the mattress lines when more means less. Today's mattress filling materials compress more easily. More padding means deeper body impressions.
And memory foam is the worst of all the paddings available today.....contrary to the billions of dollars worth of hype you've been spoon fed over the years.
Having a bad hip and shoulder, you'll be more sensitive to the changes that a mattress goes through as it wears. Lots of my customers with physical problems are finding that a combination of firmer mattress for support and soft latex topper for long lasting comfort, works best. A latex topper will provide plenty of pressure relief to the surface. It absorbs much of your body weight, leaving under it a mattress that has worn more slowly....more gradually. One of the nice things about all this is the cost is less than you'd expect. Far less than you'd pay for most memory foam mattresses. Another option for you is a latex mattress. These beds keep their shape an incredibly long time. Body impressions (from the quilted top), are extremely minimal. These are more expensive, but last a lot longer also relieving all the pressure points. They will give well enough with your hip and shoulder while maintaining proper alignment. The Stearns & Foster Tower View Villa is an excellent choice for latex with good support and comfort.
Here are some links to follow...mattresses that can be used with latex toppers and a link to that latex mattress. Latex has been the best material available since the 1920s and out performs memory foam as if it wasn't even there...like comparing a Cadillac to an AMC Pacer...if you remember that piece of junk. 
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-Beautyrest-Worldclass-Raleigh--18737/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-and-Foster-Heidi-Luxury-Firm/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Accessories/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-Foster-Italian-Garden-Villa-Plush-/


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Phillip - Stearns & Foster Shantel mattress

Phillip writes:
 
My wife & I are about to purchase a CalKing S&F Shantel luxury plush pillowtop. 
Please help us understand what's in this mattress and how it compares to others
in the S&F line.
We are big people with a big cat and need room and a sturdy bed! Thanks so much, Phil
 
Hi Phil,
I have an uncle Phil. My mother calls him Peter and me, Phil...has been doing that for nearly 60 years. You'd think she'd have gotten us straight by now.
Big Cat, huh? You mean like a lion or a tiger? It wouldn't happen to be that incredibly fat cat I saw on TV a couple of weeks ago, would it?
Anyway, you couldn't make a worse choice for your needs....starting with a plush pillowtop as a no-no for larger people.
That model is the N grade, the same as our Graciela, the starting level in S&F's Estate Collection. It uses an inch of memory foam, which also won't hold up well under heavier people. The Estate coil system uses a dual coil in fewer pockets and with a thinner gauge wire than the less expensive Luxury Collection.
The Estate models are build for greater comfort and conformability. If you're average weight or lighter, that's fine. But, the Lower priced Luxury Collection models have a stronger coil unit, and are a better choice for heavier people.
In the Estate Collection, the P level, Twila is your best choice, which has latex instead of memory foam....aka Michaela in the store that had the Shantel and April at Macy's
A favorite choice for heavier people is the Heidi in luxury firm for support and a 2" soft latex topper for comfort and extended longevity.
Here are links to both, the Luxury and estate Collections....and to the latex toppers.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Luxury-Collection/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Estate-Collection/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Accessories/


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Martha - $1000 for as mattress and a total waste of money

Martha writes:
 
I'll try to make this as brief as possible. I'd sincerely appreciate
your input. We purchased a mattress, King Valente XF Pillowtop, made by
United Sleep Products (Denver, PA) in at a local mattress
discount warehouse. It was only 5-6 wks when we realized that the pillow
top was not for us - we had immed. body impressions that made each of us
feel like we were stuck in our own hole in our respective sides of the
bed. We easily exchanged it for the non pillow top variety of the same
model. After a few wks we experienced the same, although this time the
retailer had us contact the mfr directly. I filled out the 4pg warranty
form and was quickly informed that they would replace the mattress with
the next step, firmer model (Arcadia XF). It felt great - for only one
wk. Then more of the same - painfully obvious "body impressions" (I'm
121 lbs), creaking, very soft feel, just like the one I had recently
replaced after 10 yrs. PLUS, we were required to arrange for
self-delivery by a local handyman type (a UHAUL would have cost us $200
for the 2hr round trip, and the mfr would not deliver to me or to the
retailer at this point). All along, I was told that such body
impressions were normal - they can't be!!! I then filed a complaint with
the Office of Consumer Protection, Dept of Atty General in PA.
Essentially, if the company doesn't explicitly specify full monetary
refund, you are not entitled to one. End of story. So, do I eat the
$1000 loss and try and forget the whole miserable experience, and go
shopping again, or do I have any other alternative? As a physical
therapist, I can assure you that this is not a healthy situation. I must
add that I have bought off-brands before, for much less, and NEVER had
mattresses fail like this. I also find it hard to believe it could be my
bed, a nice Kincaid, which never caused problems in the past. ANY
feedback would be helpful. Martha

Hi Martha
Short of getting a lawyer, you can pretty much stick a fork in all of this. Body impressions are normal to some degree. Today's filling materials don't keep their shape as well as the older beds that used a lot of cotton and other natural fibers. While these natural pads held up better, they were a breeding ground for dust mites. But even today, there is a range of quality within the synthetics used. Latex is the most durable. Polyeurethane is the most common and among them there is a wide range of densities. Memory foam is becoming very popular and is the worst offender when it comes to deep body impressions...right away. You don't say what type of padding is in the bed you have, but before reselecting, you'll want to know what's in it.



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Linc - Stearns & Foster Heidi vs. Graciela mattress

Linc writes:

 

What is the difference b/n the S/F Heidi and the Graciela? I see

they're both luxury Firm. Do you have the equivalent to a S/F "Jacalyn"? Thanks.

Hi Linc,

The Jacalyn is the Graciela, which is a level N Estate model. The Heidi is a level H from the Luxury Collection. 
The level N level Graciela has a layer of memory foam...a 1" layer just above the coils.
The H level Heidi has no memory foam.
Each uses an individually pocketed coil system. There are more pockets in the Heidi with a single coil in each pocket.
The Estate models use a dual coil , made from thinner wire...designed to be more comfortable, but not more durable.
Here are links to each of them in luxury firm.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-and-Foster-Heidi-Luxury-Firm/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-and-Foster-Graciela-Luxury-Firm/


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Stephanie - Returning a Tempurpedic memory foam mattress. I want latex.

Stephanie writes:

 

Returned my Temper Pedic as too hot, too firm, & depressions. Purchased
Macy's Hotel Collection Euro Pillow Top and it too has visco memory --
too hot, too hard, depressions at my hips/fanny. I'm 5'2" at 110 lbs. No
back problems. Just want to find a good latex with support and of
course, comfort -- that will last. A salesman at a mattress store tried to
sell me a Four Seasons. He indicated this mattress was made by
Consolidated Beds, who also made them for The Four Seasons Hotel.
However, I called Four Seasons Hotel and they told me theirs is made by
Stearns & Foster. I am a side sleeper and want to find a comfortable
bed, not too firm, but one that will not sag and not be too hot or leave
body impressions. Is top layer in terms of what it is made of important.
What should I look for if I plan to put a cotton mattress pad on top????
Appreciate any comments and or advise you could share. Thanks, Stephanie

Hi Stephanie,
I always shake my head, and chuckle when I hear a salesman's latest line. 
Every part of the mattress is important, in that each section plays a role. If you are exchanging this through Macy's try their Stearns & Foster latex bed called Daniela. It's the same as our S&F Tower View Villa. It has a nice medium plush feel. It's not too soft and very comfortable. Latex is the best for reducing body impressions. The top layers in the quilt are poly foam. There isn't much of it. It high quality and all stitched together. So over time, i'll leave only a slight impression. 
My wife and I sleep on an older version of this very same mattress. Here's a link to that mattress, so you can see how much it should cost.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-Foster-Italian-Garden-Villa-Plush-/



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Sam - What mattress doesn't sleep hot?

Sam writes:
 
Beds are too hot (no a/c in SF...). Whats the best style to avoid being
hot? plush is needed, does latex vs regular have an advantage? (I know
from other posts memory foam isnt a good idea.) -Sam

Hi Sam,
You don't need a/c in SF. Every time I check, it's 68 degrees there. Hoping to be moving there soon...for that reason and because everyone seems so nice.
Perhaps you're all so pleasant because of the weather. My wife and I have been there a couple of times. I think there's more to it than just the weather.
Yes. Memory foam is the worst offender for sleeping hot. They're always coming out with new memory foams...mixed with gel or cut for better air circulation, but they all sleep hot. If there's a diffence between them, it's like the difference between fire and boiling water. "Better" than terrible is still bad.
Also, the plusher the bed and the more "in it", than "on it" you are, the warmer you will be. Pillowtops are also a major offender for sleeping warm. They also wear out quickly, adding insult to injury.
Latex tends to be cooler, but it's still important to get only "just enough" padding to sleep comfortably. If you go beyond and indulge your sense of luxury, as the mattress industry would have you do, you'll be back buying a new mattress sooner than later and can do structural damage to your body from sleeping on a too soft surface.
Here are some links to mattresses that have no memory foam and are not too soft....in order of price point.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-Beautyrest-Worldclass-Raleigh--18737/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-and-Foster-Heidi-Luxury-Firm/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-and-Foster-Twila-Luxury-Plush/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-Foster-Italian-Garden-Villa-Plush-/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Pure-LatexBLISS-Nature-Natural-Talalay-Latex/
 


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http://www.themattressexpert.com/Fashion-Beds/
 
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Marge - S&F Ellastone mattress problems

Marge writes:
 
Dear Pete, 
We purchased a Stearns & Foster Ellastone mattress and have been very 
disappointed with it from the day it was delivered. The mattress smelled 
like chemicals for months after delivery and it developed body impressions 
within a few months of use.
After 3 years, the mattress had body impressions of 1.5" which
has caused back pain for us. We recently filed a claim with S&F and they
will replace our mattress but not the box springs for our California
king size bed. We'd like a firmer mattress and after reading your blog
I am considering a latex mattress, specifically the S&F Private Vineyard Villa,
Same as your River View Villa, I believe. But I'd like your opinion before making 
another bad decision. 
My husband weighs 170 lbs and usually
sleeps on his side and I am 120 lbs and usually sleep on my back (I
tend to get hot at night)--will the Private Vineyard be a good match for us?
Thank you so much for your advice and for your great blog!

Hi Marge,
The Ellastone is an older version S&F, a problem mattress because of all the memory foam they used at that time. The memory foam is near the top and that's causing the body impressions to happen so quickly. The chemical odor would have been reason for an exchange early on. But now, you are considering a S&F latex mattress. You will find latex to be much more durable. If you like a firmer feel, the Private Vineyard Villa is an excellent choice.
Here's the link to that, so you can see how much extra it should cost you.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-Foster-Private-Vineyard-Villa-Firm-/


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