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Beatrice - Latex mattress toppers

Beatrice writes:
 
Are you still selling a latex toppers? When I visited your website, I couldn't find them.
Thanks, Bea
 
Hi Bea,
Click on "Accessories" from our main menu, and there they are.
Better still, just click on this link.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Accessories/
 
 
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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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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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Jill - Stearns & Foster Heidi mattress with a latex topper

Jill writes:
 
I'm in the market for a new mattress set,and I have done alot of
research. Your blog has been the most informative...Thank you very
much!! I have discs problems, but I like a soft bed, so I'm thinking of
going with the "Heidi" in luxury firm and adding a 2" soft mattress topper 
for the comfort I want., but when I looked at your website, it
listed the prices, but I couldn't fine the measurements for the mattress
set? I am interested in what the height of the mattress is? Thank you so
much for your time!

Hi Jill,
That mattress is 13" thick. The boxspring is available 9" or 5". A standard bed frame is approx. 7". 
And, of course, you'll add 2" for the topper. I'll look for your order.
Here are the links to what you want. When you click on the mattress itself, the specifications are 
listed with it.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-and-Foster-Heidi-Luxury-Firm/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Accessories/


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Jill - Stearns & Foster Heidi mattress with a latex topper
 
I'm in the market for a new mattress set,and I have done alot of
research. Your blog has been the most informative...Thank you very
much!! I have discs problems, but I like a soft bed, so I'm thinking of
going with the "Heidi" in luxury firm and adding a 2" soft mattress topper 
for the comfort I want., but when I looked at your website, it
listed the prices, but I couldn't fine the measurements for the mattress
set? I am interested in what the height of the mattress is? Thank you so
much for your time!

Hi Jill,
That mattress is 13" thick. The boxspring is available 9" or 5". A standard bed frame is approx. 7". 
And, of course, you'll add 2" for the topper. I'll look for your order.
Here are the links to what you want. When you click on the mattress itself, the specifications are 
listed with it.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-and-Foster-Heidi-Luxury-Firm/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Accessories/


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Pan - A Stearns & Foster latex mattress for a slender man?

Pan writes:

Hello Pete! :D

Can you please recommend me a mattress?

I'm 23 years old male. I'm 5'11 and  154lbs so I think I'm pretty thin.

Due to being sedentary (I think), I got some arthritis. I have mild shoulder pain (from lifting), elbow pain, wrist pain, knee pain. Knee pain from basketball during high school. Cartilage wearing out. I don't feel the pain for the whole day though. They come and go. I have back pain when the bed is too soft. I sleep on my side, usually with things to cuddle and I always put a pillow between my legs. ( but I still think that sleeping on the side also contributes to my shoulder pain )

I read through you posts and thought you recommend Sealy Latex but I can't find those types that you recommend. Those river or beach ones..

So which one do you recommend me now? Are you going to recommend me buying firm mattress and soft topper? Which ones do you think are good for me and why?

Thank you, Pan

Hi Pan,

You can't go wrong with latex, if you can afford it. It is the best, most comfortable and most durable material available.

The Sealy latex mattresses you mentioned are now marketed under the Stearns & Foster label.

The one I believe you'll enjoy the most is the ultra plush, called Ocean View Villa.

Normally, I wouldn't recommend one this plush, but given you aches and pains and slender build, I believe it is your best choice from among that latex line. Here is the link to that mattress.

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-Foster-Tuscan-Summer-Villa-Ultra-Plush-/ 

If, however, the price is more than you had in mind, I have another choice for you to consider.

It is a World Class Simmons Beautyrest, the Raleigh in the Plush/Firm Pillowtop. Here again, a pillowtop is not the kind of mattress I would normally recommend, but there are exceptions to every rule and your particular set of circumstances are the exception. Here is a link to that mattress.  

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-Beautyrest-Worldclass-Raleigh--18761/ 

Lastly, there is the option for a firmer mattress with a soft layer of latex as a topper, which you had mentioned.

Normally, the 2" soft topper is enough, but I feel that you are among the few who would benefit from the 3".

Since the latex topper increases the longevity of the mattress, as well as soften the surface, you can get away with a much less expensive mattress for use under the topper.

Here are two such mattresses that I like a lot, at a lower price point. And also, a link to the toppers.

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-2011-Beautyrest-Classic-Adamsville-Plush-Firm-Euro-Top-/ 

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Sealy-Posture-Promo-Beckenham-Plush-Level-I/ 

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Accessories/ 

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Joe - A mattress for a difficult couple to please.

Joe writes:
Hi Pete,
My wife and I have both broken our backs while parachuting, but my wife seems to be having the most problems. She has L-5 issues, including herniation and a disc break. She is 5'4" and about 130 and well endowed. She likes to sleep on her stomach, but it is not recommended by her doctor. She usually has problems with leg numbness and "Someone hit me in the back right above my hips with a 2X4" in the morning.
I have broken my back and neck in various parachuting (military) accidents. I wake up at night with numb fingers and back pain between my shoulder blades, where a previous break occurred. I am 6' and 215. I also like to sleep on my stomach, but place a pillow under a shoulder/ upper chest to relieve pain.
We have a 8 year old piece of crap queen mattress with the plywood over the box springs right now. Initially the plywood helped, but no longer.
I did sleep on a hotel mattress, which after reading your site I found out to be a Sealy Posturpedic Reserve with what appeared to be a moderate pillow top. The hotel had finished construction less than a year ago, so I am fairly certain that is the model. Any ideas you may have will be well received.
Thanks, Joe
 
 
Hi Joe,
There's no getting around the physical damage you've sustained. There isn't a mattress made that will make the pain go away. All there is, "is the best you can do".
The best you can do will involve understanding your bodies. Each of your bodies have arches...which dictate what is your natural alignment, and they are different from one another.
Both of you require firm support. As a stomach sleeper, your wife torso cannot be allowed to sink into a mattress, as doing so will exaggerate the arch in the small of her back...quite painful.
Her situation is further complicated by needing to make room for her girls...for lack of a better term.
Your situation is easier than hers because men are built more in a straight line. There are fewer curves that need to be considered when aiming form maintaining your body's natural alignment.
Then, there's the comfort issue. If the bed is too firm, there is pressure point pain and restricted blood flow...making for a restless night's sleep.
Right now, it sounds like your mattress has lost its shape and you are sleeping misaligned.
To complicate the process of buying a mattress, you have to also understand that it's an upholstered product that begins to wear almost immediately after you start using it.
How it feels when new won't be the same a year later and won't feel the same as the floor sample did, when you get it.
Having the misfortune of suffering with all this damage makes you sensitive to the changes a mattress will go through over time.
Weight and shape are also factors to consider when choosing a mattress. If you don't want to have to replace this mattress every year, you'll have to adapt, overcome and conquer.
The enemies are: your physical problems that you can do little about, and the mind set of mattress manufacturing that is now selling a product to be more disposable than they used to be.
The best way to go about this is to start with a reasonably firm, well made mattress that will keep its shape. If you start with a mattress that you perceive as comfortable, you will see that comfort beginning to wane within months.
Adjust the surface feel of that firmer mattress with a topper. In extreme cases like your, it may take more than one.
Latex is the most resilient material available. A layer of soft latex will make that firmer mattress much kore comfortable and add years to the longevity of that mattress.
Given you special circumstances, you may want to add a softer layer to that...perhaps a synthetic down topper. These wear out reasonably quickly, so you can expect to replace them as you need to. 
Get back to me if you wish to pursue this coarse of action and we can go over where to start.
If you're just going out to get a comfortable mattress, you'll have every salesman in the country to help you with that.


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Heather - Stearns & Foster Blisswood luxury firm Mattress

Heather writes:

Having such a hard time figuring out which is the "best" mattress for me! Have read so many prior comments and they've only made me more counfused. I'm plus size (288lbs), side sleeper with moderate to severe disc degeneration in lower back. Unable to sleep the night in my 7 -8 year old Simmons Back Care (what a lie!) set and have to move out to the recliner for relief. HELP! Leaning towards a Stearns & Foster but WHICH one? And what are the levels all about? Thanks!

 

Hi Heather,
The levels are that of expense. The higher up you go, the more stuff is inside. In your case, less is more...in terms of how well it will service you.
As a plus size person, a mattress will form a body impression more readily. The more padding you have in the mattress, the deeper the impression will become.
The starting model, the Blisswood, is where to go...and in the luxury firm tight top.http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-Foster-Blisswood/
For greater comfort for your hip and greater durability, add a 2" soft latex topper.http://www.themattressexpert.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.prodInfo&prodId=14477
The combination provides extraordinary comfort and support. Latex is extremely resilient material. It absorbs much of your body weight, leaving less work for the mattress.
This is the best way to spend your money, for long term use.
 
 
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John - Latex topper for a firm mattress

 How do I choose a mattress topper? Should the thickness be determined by our weight? We went from a Simmons plush super pillowtop (which was too soft) to a Simmons plush firm. We wake up each morning with the back of our bottom ribs hurting. Is this a sign that it's too firm? If so, would a Topper help?

 

Hi John,
A topper, especially a latex topper, will help quite a bit. Latex is both, soft and resilient...doesn't flatten out the way memory foam and poly foam does.
Even with heavier weight, a 2" soft latex topper is enough to make that mattress comfortable. http://www.themattressexpert.com/Toppers-Comforters/

 

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Diane - Latex Topper ILD and Process

What is the ILD in the 2" mattress topper? Is the topper made of talalay or dunlap latex?

 

Hi Diane,
For the soft topper, the ILD is 19 and it is made via the Talalay process.
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