Hi Pete,
I've read a ton of your suggestions & it really seems you take the time to think about what would work for each consumer instead of just offering 1 blanket bed...imagine, honesty from a mattress salesman...amazing!
So, thanks in advance.
My question is twofold.
My husband & I are in the market for a new mattress after a Simmons mattress stopped supporting us properly.
My husband is 6'4" 230 lbs & a side-sleeper. I am 5'7", 123 lbs & sleep on my back or stomach.
So, needless to say, we span both the weight spectrum & the sleep position spectrum.
From what I've read, it seems we both need a highly-supportive/firm mattress with a more plush top.
I've seen your suggestions for a firm mattress for support with a latex topper for comfort, for longevity.
Is this what you suggest for us?
If so, what firm mattress do you suggest for us being that my husband is larger than the average adult?
Also, do topper brands differ & if so what should I look out for/purchase?
If you have a different suggestion than the topper/mattress combo please let me know.
Secondly, I haven't seen you suggest air mattresses at all.
About a year ago, we stayed at a resort and really enjoyed a select number bed while we were there.
We have considered buying one of those until I found your blog.
I wondered what your thoughts were about those mattresses.
If they are adjustable shouldn't they provide significant longevity? If not, why not?
Maybe I'm missing a key problem such as mold or lack of air-tight integrity?
Thanks so much, Britney
Hi Britney,
Thank you for your kind words.
With air mattresses, like anything else, it feels good when it's new.
With so many complaints about the memory foam padding flattening, valves and bags leaking, it just seems like too much money for an air mattress with so many problems.
Also, displacement is NOT proper support for your spine.
The firmer mattress and latex combination works incredibly well, for the purpose of buying a bed that feels good later in years, as it did when it was new. Latex is extremely resilient, as well as comfortable.
The only latex to avoid is that which is coming from China.
It's the only latex that I've heard complaints about...not surprising, given their lack of quality control on just about everything they export.
The Simmons Beautyrest Black L-Class in Medium Firm is one I recommend for a large person and a great choice when adding a Pure Bliss 2" or 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper.
Your husband is a big man, but not overweight for his height.
It's a funny thing...I'll hear more from women, at half the husband's weight, complain about body impressions.
The flair of a woman's hip is point on the mattress that will show wear first, and a point in the body that gets sore.
Here are links for those products:
Simmons Beautyrest Black Pricing at a Glance . All Mattresses are Freshly Made to Fill Your Order. Approx. Delivery Wait Time: 3 Weeks. White Glove Delivery Includes: Set-Up in your Bedroom, Removal of the Old Mattress, All Packing Materials Removed. Delivery is Free and There’s NO Sales Tax.
themattressexpert.com
|
https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/
However, I do have another, better option for you to consider.
The mattress we sleep on at home is the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush.
This mattress uses the same kind of coil system as is in the Simmons Beautyrest.
The coil count is higher and the strength of the coils is greater.
What's more, there's NO Memory Foam that needs to be overcome with a latex topper.
This mattress uses the same Natural Talalay Latex for the upholstery, that is in that latex topper.
So, there's no need to buy a separate latex topper for this mattress.
My wife and I are, each, over 200 lbs.
Despite our weights, this mattress is still in like new condition after more than 4.5 years of use.
My wife has a sensitive hip and I have a variety of disc related back problems.
Despite all that, we sleep and wake with no pain.
Here is a link to that mattress:
You'll delight in the comfort of natural wool, latex and plant-based foam while you enjoy the support of our 5-zoned coil unit.
themattressexpert.com
|
Both mattresses come with white glove delivery.
Delivery includes set-up in your bedroom and removal of your old mattress.
The latex topper arrives via UPS.
Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.