The Mattress Expert

No motion mattress

Zs G of Los Ageles, writes:
Which mattress would you suggest for my husband and I? He tosses throughout the night and has restless leg syndrome, keeping me awake all night. We both have small builds. A foam mattress probably wouldn't work for us, since he gets hot quickly. Thanks for your help in advance!

Not all foams sleep hot. Latex is the coolest of all the foams and does a good job of reducing motion transfer. If you want to stick with an innerspring mattress, the new Stearns & Foster line uses and individually pocketed coils, which will also reduce the motion transfer.

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Simmons Mattress

Steve of  Little Neck, NY writes:
My wife & I are considering the Simmons Beautyrest Angelique or Balthasar, which I understand are the same. I weigh about 165 & my wife about 110. The mattress we have now, I feel every movement my wife makes, the whole mattress moves & I'm a light sleeper. They said that these mattresses, because of the coils, won't do that. I've been looking on line though, & a lot of people say that the Simmons brand doesn't hold up. Any truth to that?
 
Hi Steve. It's like most orther things, it depends on who you area and what you buy. Most complaints are about pillowtops. The coil also makes a difference. Those two models are the same...same as our "Calandra". It's the starting model in Simmons' World Class Series. With most companies, the feel of the mattress is altered by changing the density of the padding. With Simmons, it's altered by changing the gauge of wire. The coils come firm, at 13 3/4 gauge...and plush, at 15 1/2 gauge. I'd suggest going with the firmer coil to start. The plush/firm model will have a softer top with the firmer coil. The plush uses the thinner wire ith a softer top and the ultra firm has a firm top and thicker wire. The ultra firm is really, quite hard.
Body weight is always a factor. It happens all the time...heavier people buying mattress that are inappropriate for their weight...usually looking for a plush feel.
Your weight doesn't offer the same restrictions, but still, it's prudent to go with the heavier wire for greater durability.

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Motion Transfer

Becky of Roswell, writes:
We recently bought a new Stearns and Foster Red Bank series box springs and mattress. Buying a new mattress was for 2 reasons, our old mattress was worn out and I could feel every move my husband made. My husband has issues with his hip, and those have gone away with the new mattress. We also bought a new bed frame with a headboard and foot board. When we tried the mattress in the store I could only feel minimal movement by my husband. Since we've had the mattress, box springs and frame delivered, I can feel him moving around much more. I'm thinking it has something to do with the frame of the bed. We spent quite a bit of money on the frame, short of replacing the frame, is there anything we can do to help reduce the motion transfer?

Hi Becky. First thing to do is double check all the bolts in the headboard, footboard and frame. If they are not tight enough, that can cause the whole bed to shake. You may also need to add an extra support, with a foot to the floor, in or near the center of the frame.

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Mattress to limit motion transfer

Jane of PORTLAND, writes:
HI, WHICH DO YOU RECOMEND AS A BETTER KING BED IN REGARDS TO MOTION TRANSFER. THE SEALY POSTUREPEDIC WATERBROOK OR THE EQUIVALANT OF STERNS AND FOSTER CADBURY PLUSH. THANK YOU FOR YOU SERVICE. JANE.

Hi Jane. Neither one is known for motion reduction. The new S&F line uses an individually pocketed coil, which will help with that. But, the one you mention is from the older line and the older coil system.

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Best mattress for minimizing motion transfer

Deborah of Moscow, writes:
What is the best mattress for minimizing motion transfer to a bed partner (other than memory foam, which is too warm)?
Also, our current (King-size) mattress is on a platform-style frame, without a box spring. Would a box spring help to minimize motion transfer or make it worse?

Hi Deborah. Being king the boxspring isn't an issue either way. Motion transfer is best reduced with foam mattresses, latex being the best of them, and individually pocketed coil system.

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Mattress for back pain and motion transfer

Laura of Alachua, writes:
We are looking for a mattress to relieve low back pain. It is also very important that I do not feel motion from my restless sleeper husband.
We have learned that the Tempurpedic and such can be hot and difficult to change position.
We are looking for the best kingsized mattress and would appreciate your reccommendation greatly.
Thank you Laura

Hi Laura. Foam mattresses are a good choice for reducing motion transfer. Memory foam is good at that, but is terrible for everything else. Latex is the best of the foam, without the side effects common with memory foam. Also, individually pocketed coil systems do a fine job of reducing motion transfer.
In terms of comfort and durability, latex has been king since the 1920s. It's just the best you can buy.

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A mattress to limit motion transfer

Stuart of Richboro, writes:
My wife and I are looking for a mattress that does a good job of not transferring motion - I toss and turn a lot, and am heavier than my wife, so every time I move, she gets woken up. We understand that the best choice for this problem is a memoryfoam type bed such as a Tempurpedic - but both of us hate the feeling of this type of bed. Do you have any other suggestions? We would prefer a King size mattress, but would also be willing to look into two Twin XL mattresses if this would do a better job at solving the problem.

Hi Stuart. There are some good choices for reducing motion transfer. Memory foam is probably the best for that, but with so many other negative side effects, you're better off considering other options. The individually pocketed coil systems and other types of foam beds work well for that. Latex is the most durable of the foams and a great choice for keeping its shape under a heavier person.
The Stearns & Foster Estate models are the best of the individually pocketed coils...using a double tempered dual, coil within a coil.
The choice of two twin xl beds does add to the reduction of motion transfer. There is a rigging available at Bed Bath & Beyond that holds the two together with a "v" shaped piece of foam to even out the center.
However, the S&F Estate models don't come in the twin xl size.

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Mattress for motion transfer

Sarah of Portland, writes:
Hi Peter....this is a "PS" to my message from yesterday. I wanted to mention our sizes that I think may be significant to choosing a mattress. I am 5'2", 125#, and my husband is 6'2", 225". Not being able to feel the other person moving in bed is very important, not to mention, having the mattress sink when he is beside me due to size differences. Thank you.

Hi Sarah. The best choices for motion transfer reduction are, the individually pocketed coil and foam. The best of that coil sytem is the new line of Stearns & Foster, which uses a double tempered coil. The best of the foams is latex. "Best" is defined as having a longer comfort life, which makes them a better value.

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