Feb 2
latex, foam, or spring.
Obviously this question is wide open because we don’t know what price point you are considering.
In what can be afforded by Mr. and Mrs. C I prefer all natural latex Dunlop or Talalay. Not the ones with fillers or blends like 70/30 polyurethane foam etc.
I like OMI, Land and Sky, Green Sleep
Good Memory Foam that breathes with good base foam. Tempurpedic is the best but there are very good knock offs like Isotonic and Ecomfort.
Coil Spring mattresses I am not a big fan of. In general they do not hold up well. Good handmades do but they are ridiculously expensive.
Check out a website called http://www.whatsthebest-mattress.com/ there you should find a lot of help.
Feb 2
I have heard of memory Foam Mattresses, latex mattresses, air beds etc etc. Seems to be a lot to choose from!
My wife and I went to a couple sleep stores and tried out their mattresses. We then went online and bought a comparable model and saved a lot of money. We bought ours from http://www.mattresshero.com they carry memory foam and latex units. They gave us free shipping and a 90 day sleep trial with no pressure to buy.
Jan 28
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Jan 28
You bring your cute, fun loving puppy home for the first time and of course you want your him to sleep with you. All furry, cute, warm and snuggly. But that is not the best thing to do for you or your hound. You really need a dog bed to establish correct behavior at the outset. It may be OK now, but when your dog grows to his full size at over 100 lb, will it still be fun?
Now that we have established that a dog bed is an essential item for your pet, what type do you get and what kind of things are you looking at?
How Do You Pick a Dog Bed?
First off ask yourself these questions. Does he like to be able to rest his head with a view of the entire room? Does he hang his head over the edge? Does he avoid the bed because he needs to cool off? Watch your dogs behavior and you’ll quickly learn which type of dog bed best suits him
Benefits and Features of a Dog Bed
The Indoor/Outdoor Bed is tough, water repellent and can be used inside or out. Orthopedic foam tends to provide additional warmth too so if you live in a warmer climate, your dog may prefer a cooling bed like the Canine Cooler to the traditional orthopedic bed. Using a dog bed in your home can help reduce injuries to your pet such as jumping off the couch; which is probably your canines favorite place to lie, especialy when you are away.
Picking the right dog bed will help with your allergies and even clean up. Using a dog bed provides you with one area where the majority of the shedding and/or dander is contained. Just pick up the bed, (or bedding), and put it in the washing machine. Of course make sure it’s machine washable first!
It is important for an older hound to have a comfortable rest area. Senior dogs over the age of 10 are similar to a seventy-year-old person. Can you imagine your grand parents curled up on the floor for the evening? Quality beds such as the Memory Foam Bed or the Thera Ortho Mattress are designed to relieve sore joints, bones and other problems that may arise due to your pets age or weight. They even make orthopedic dog beds now to help address this issue. Similar to humans, dogs also experience changes as they age. Their joints can stiffen, or their bones become thinner. If your older hound has slept in a kennel his entire life, it is good to learn that there are beds specifically designed for use in canine crates.
How to measure your dog for a bed: Different dogs sleep in different positions, as humans do so look at how your canine sleeps and determine the best size bed for your dog. Measure your dog when his is comfortably sleeping and add about 5 inches to ensure that he has enough room in his bed. Watch your canine sleep. Does he usually curl up or stretch out? If he’s relaxed to his maximum size, make sure the bed is big enough to support his entire body.
Spend some time determining which bed is best suited for your dog, keeping in mind that this will become a favorite resting place for your pooch! If your dog likes his head on a pillow, try a lounge bed or couch. Beware, low quality beds are easily torn and fall apart. They never really offer your hound the benefits of a higher quality bed.
Think of your dog bed as an investment, any number of high quality beds will last the lifetime of your canine, and so will their benefits!
Stephen Dolan
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/dog-beds-are-they-fun-or-functional-103859.html
Jan 26
Our mattress is wearing out and hubby is starting to complain about back pain. Both of us are starting to have trouble sleeping. We’re currently using an innerspring mattress.
Just a few things, neither of us are particularly lightweights. I weigh about 180 lbs and he’s about 250 lbs. I know any mattress we get won’t last long (we’re working on it but its slow going).
Its also very hot at night. We live in New Orleans so heat is normal, and hubby seems to just generate heat like nothing I’ve ever seen. He’s always hot to the touch.
I personally have a problem. I need something that will adequately support my left leg (or cradle it) due to a very severe car accident I had in 2004. The last thing I need is something that won’t support it.
So we need something that can handle out weight, and isn’t going to make us hotter.
What do you suggest?
I have been looking at latex because of its durability but I’ve been hearing that it increases the amount of heat and thats the last thing we need.
Due to our weight, I think a memory Foam Mattress wouldn’t do us any good unless its at least a foot and a half thick because we’d hit the board underneath.
But the innerspring mattresses aren’t exactly the most comfortable.
What are your suggestions?
Memory Foam is going to generate heat, not latex. You need to look at Latex based on your weights and sleep issues. Check out http://www.mattresshero.com and look at their Eco Latex Lineup. They offer free shipping and a 90 day sleep trial.
Jan 26
Hey everyone!
Im pretty low on money right now, but i need to buy a new, queen-sized mattress and box spring set. I was thinking i would buy a set that is reasonably cheap - nothing expensive. Then buy a memory-foam topper to balance out the hard mattress.
I figure this will be far less expensive than buying a high-end mattress set which can run into the thousands. Do you guys thinks my plan would work?
Do you think the bed would be comfortable?
How thick should the memory foam topper be to ensure comfort?
Thanks so much for your responses!
Just type in memory foam on ebay.
A good product like that, as I recall is that type of product built for NASA people: Sleep Innovations Memory Foam. Type that in. You’ll get a lot of them.
Look, here’s one of many:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sleep-Innovations-Memory-Foam-SALE-FREE-Soft-Cover_W0QQitemZ260533621134QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Mattress_Pads_Covers?hash=item3ca903918e
It’s not hard to find. Just do a search, that’s all.
Jan 21
You bring your cute, fun loving puppy home for the first time and of course you want your canine to sleep with you. All furry warm and snuggly. But that is not the best thing to do for you or your dog. You really need a canine bed and establish the correct behavior at the outset. Sure it’s fine now but when your dog grows to it’s full size at 100 lb, will it be such fun?
Dog beds today come in all sizes, colors, shapes, materials to suit any canine and any decor. If that’s not enough you can even have dog beds custom made. If you adopted your dog from the pound he may actually prefer his own place.
Things to Consider When Buying a Dog Bed.
Does your pooch shed or have any other disorder that will cause the bed to need constant cleaning? Does he hang his head over the edge? Does your dog curl up in a ball? The answer to any of these questions will help determine the type of dog bed needed for your pet.
Some Of The Benefits of Dog Beds
A dog bed allows your pet to have his own space, a place where he can curl up, relax and sleep. Beds with sides are great for dogs that like to hang their head over the edge.
Cushions and support should be considered for older dogs, as well as pooches with other joint or bone problems. Orthopedic foam tends to provide additional warmth too so if you live in a warmer climate, your hound may prefer a cooling bed like the Canine Cooler to the traditional orthopedic bed.
Some Dog Bed Features
You’ll find out that this is something your canine will be using every single day for the next five to ten years so you ought to put some thought into the dog bed selection. You should consider the size of your room and size needed for comfort the of your pet.
Quality beds such as the Memory Foam Bed or the Thera Ortho Mattress are designed to relieve sore joints, bones and other problems that may arise due to your pets age or weight. More traditional-style cushioned outdoor beds are made of tough polyester and resist mildew and fungus.
Other Dog Bed Considerations
Be sure to measure the entire length of your canine at rest to get an idea of how much space he is using so you can select the correct size. The most efficient way to make sure you are ordering the correct size bed is by measuring your hound in his favorite laying position and adding five inches. Watch your dog sleep. Does he usually curl up or stretch out? If he’s relaxed to his maximum size, make sure the bed is big enough to support his entire body.
If you have a little hound a small round pillow-type bed may be the best. It will let your pet burrow and nest. They come in a variety of styles, materials and colors and most can be thrown straight into the washing machine.
Next on the list of requirements is probably a chew proof bed, especially for puppies! There are any amount of styles of dog bed, such as indoor or outdoor, heated or not, travel or car beds and as previously mentioned orthopedic beds for the older canine. Most are stuffed with polyfill, often have cedar chips to repel odors and their covers are removable and machine washable.
For older dogs you need to consider the ideal dog bed. What about Grandma climbing into a waterbed with a two-foot frame? Or better yet, imagine her trying to get out. If your older pooch currently sleeps on the floor or in a cardboard box with blankets, his discomfort would be similar to these scenarios. An orthopedic dog bed would be ideal in this case.
Your dog will enjoy a high quality dog bed for all the same reasons that we enjoy our beds so make sure you buy a good quality bed that fits your pet and suits the way he likes to sleep.
Stephen Dolan
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/are-dog-beds-a-luxury-or-an-essential-101546.html
Jan 19
My fiance and I are looking into getting a latex mattress topper (NOT memory foam!).
Most of our shopping is being done online, and while the reviews are good for both 2-4" pads, we’re not sure how much is really necessary.
We want to make our bed more comfortable, but with the large price difference per inch, we really don’t want to get a thicker one than we need.
If anyone has used a 2 or 3" latex mattress topper and had good results- or poor results- we’d like to know.
Which thickness would you recommend?
There is a distinct difference.
If you were to lay both on the floor and lay on them you would bottom out very quickly and the latex would seem harder in a 2′ inch version even if the ILD or IFD were the same. The other big difference is the process of making the latex: Dunlop or Talalay. Dunlop is denser like a pound cake and Talalay is more like an angel food cake. Even with the same ILD they would feel different. I have a slight preference for Dunlop but over all if you like a very cloud like feel you may want to consider Talalay. I prefer the 3"
What is IFD or Initial Force Deflection?
http://www.stlbeds.com/articles/2009/04/13/what-is-ifd-or-initial-force-deflection/?
Jan 15
My wife and I were looking for mattresses and just discovered the whole latex mattress phenomenon. The full latex mattresses were too expensive, but what do people think about options like 1-2" of latex over a foam core (this is what Serta sells)? Is this a good idea? Is this enough latex for a good mattress that will not deform and will last over many years?
The problem with so called latex mattresses that only use one or two inches of latex is that the other materials like polyurethane foams, polyester fiber, etc. compress very quickly. Latex mattresses that are only built from latex top to bottom can last 15 -30 years. They are not new phenomenon and have been around since the late 1930’s. The phenomenon is that people are only now learning about their advantages and sustainability in a day when regular mattresses break down quickly, are not sustainable.Better late than never.
What’s so great about Latex?
http://www.stlbeds.com/mattresses/latex/whats-great-about-all-natural-latex-mattresses.php
Jan 15
I do not sleep through the night and I always wake up feeling tired and wore out. I have purchased two cheap memory Foam Mattress toppers in the past, but I didn’t like either one. My friend has the Terapedic Memory Touch 3" mattress topper and she swears by it. I went to her house and laid on it, and it seems nice, but laying on it for a few mins is different than sleeping through the night on it. I want to buy it but I’m scared because it costs so much money. She got it from Bed Bath and Beyond. They seem to have a good return policy, but my friend says that there is no way to get it back in the box once you take it out. Anyone tried it?
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