POLL: do those memory pillows and mattresses provide better sleep?

[Lifer]

thinking about getting one but i don't know which one and whether they're worth the extra $$$.

 

[PlatinumGold]

first of all, any good bed costs lots of money. a good mattress is an investment.

2nd for me, i used to have a problem waking up with my hands tingling because i slept on them etc, that has NEVER happened since i got my latex mattress. it really does even out the pressure so that there are no pressure points.

 

[rudeguy]

I have tried a few different beds and I sleep like crap no matter what I do. I am just not a sleeper if that makes sense. Give me a decent mattress that wont have springs popping up after a few years and I am happy.

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: GoodDad
I have tried a few different beds and I sleep like crap no matter what I do. I am just not a sleeper if that makes sense. Give me a decent mattress that wont have springs popping up after a few years and I am happy.

have you tried a latex or memory foam mattress?

 

[Howard]

I have a memory foam pillow that I'm not too happy with, but that's because of the stupid "ergonomic" curves running lengthwise along the sides that are too high for my neck.

When I turn it 90 degrees so I use it the long way (perpendicular to the typical position) it works fine.

 

[dolph]

check out the memory foam thread in hd, i got a 4" pad from ebay for about 1/8 the cost of the equivalent tempur-pedic mattress and it feels great. i have the real tempur-pedic pillow though, and i love it

 

[AnitaPeterson]

Heartily recommended!!!

 

[NeoV]

I can't say enough....bought one since the wife has trouble sleeping - and I must say they are the most comfortable thing ever!

 

[Pliablemoose]

I never knew the difference between lates, etc, til I read the HD thread. figured out the pillow I loved from my childhood was latex foam, got one, & a memory foam topper, been happy ever since

 

[dman]

Bought the costco one for my wife, she likes it but I don't. For $29.xx it was worth it.

Bought the name-brand one from the mall, for $99 it's a nicer foam than the costco one. I use it, my wife thinks it's too firm for a pillow. To be honest, I like it a lot, but I think $99 is a bit much for it. Fortuntaely I had a GC that I was able to use when I bought mine.

I haven't tried the mattress pads but our bed already has a pillow top so I don't expect it'd help us much.

Anyway I picked the last option and I'd say I don't regret purchasing it and it might be worth the money but only if you have trouble sleeping with what you've got.

 

[StageLeft]

I'd like to try one, but even if I did like it I'm not dropping $1k+ on a mattress. Sorry! Maybe when I'm older like *cough* pliablemoose

 

[divinemartyr]

I actually sell bedding so I can give you a general overview of mattress and the experiences I've collected over the years.

More often than not, people prefer something that is NOT solid memory foam, like tempurpedic, as their mattress. Memory foam tends to absorb and store heat, most people sleep fairly warm at night. Latex is generally not extremely comfortable as an entire sleep surface. It's pretty firm and probably too much so for most.

When the two are combined into a mattress, the results are pretty astounding. Memory foam and latex together seems to be one of the best combinations in a mattress. Usually there is some type of fiber above the memory foam to provide some breathing room between you and the visco to help dissipate some of the heat.

My best suggestion is to shop for a bed in a store. You can't possibly hope to get the best bed for you buying something online.

Expect to spend $1500-2000 on a good queen latex/memory foam bed.

Chad

 

[Pliablemoose]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
I'd like to try one, but even if I did like it I'm not dropping $1k+ on a mattress. Sorry! Maybe when I'm older like *cough* pliablemoose

I just put on a topper, I wouldn't spend $1K on a mattress if my life depended on it Add in beat to crap too, my youngest daughter reminded me the other day the only limb I haven't broken was my right arm

flea bay

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: divinemartyr
I actually sell bedding so I can give you a general overview of mattress and the experiences I've collected over the years.

More often than not, people prefer something that is NOT solid memory foam, like tempurpedic, as their mattress. Memory foam tends to absorb and store heat, most people sleep fairly warm at night. Latex is generally not extremely comfortable as an entire sleep surface. It's pretty firm and probably too much so for most.

When the two are combined into a mattress, the results are pretty astounding. Memory foam and latex together seems to be one of the best combinations in a mattress. Usually there is some type of fiber above the memory foam to provide some breathing room between you and the visco to help dissipate some of the heat.

My best suggestion is to shop for a bed in a store. You can't possibly hope to get the best bed for you buying something online.

Expect to spend $1500-2000 on a good queen latex/memory foam bed.

Chad

our latex bed is Firm on my side and medium on my wifes. it is extremely comfortable and not in the least bit too firm.

 

[Kelemvor]

I know one person who ordered it and because she got it in winter, the entire foam mattress thing was literally frozen solid. They said to give it a few days to thaw out but it never did. Week or two later she sent it back.

So, if you order one, do it in the summer.

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
I know one person who ordered it and because she got it in winter, the entire foam mattress thing was literally frozen solid. They said to give it a few days to thaw out but it never did.

So, if you order one, do it in the summer.

that's hilarious. i've never heard that one before.

 

[divinemartyr]

our latex bed is Firm on my side and medium on my wifes. it is extremely comfortable and not in the least bit too firm.

All I can do is offer my experience from selling bedding for nearly 3 years. I can't tell you what everyone's comfort preferences are. Most couples tend to have similar comfort preferences, so for you two that mattress is probably a great solution. I used to get customers in my store that would lay on the hardest mattress in the place and ask what we had that was firmer! I could only point to the floor Like I said, my main point was that when you buy a bed, make sure you go into a store and lay down on them before making a decision. Very difficult to buy a bed and be sure you'll get something you'll love if you don't try it first.

Chad

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: divinemartyr

our latex bed is Firm on my side and medium on my wifes. it is extremely comfortable and not in the least bit too firm.

All I can do is offer my experience from selling bedding for nearly 3 years. I can't tell you what everyone's comfort preferences are. Most couples tend to have similar comfort preferences, so for you two that mattress is probably a great solution. I used to get customers in my store that would lay on the hardest mattress in the place and ask what we had that was firmer! I could only point to the floor Like I said, my main point was that when you buy a bed, make sure you go into a store and lay down on them before making a decision. Very difficult to buy a bed and be sure you'll get something you'll love if you don't try it first.

Chad

regarding the firmness thing. in korea they sell beds where the "mattress" is literally made of marble. REAL marble or Glazed Granite.

that's firm.

 

[Lifer]

so what's a good price/deal on a full size mattress/topper and a regular size pillow?