Foam Mattress?

Question

Soon I will be buying a new mattress I was interested in maybe purchasing a foam mattress I dont like the regular beds much I think the springs bother my back anybody know how the foam mattresses are? are they any good?

Answer 1

Memory foam mattresses range in quality. $200 can buy you a made in China deal-in-a-box and $5000 is probably the top-of-the-line.

Here are some things to consider.

CONS
1) Memory foam, except for natural memory foam, is made with petroleum based chemicals and other chemicals to control the density. These chemicals have an odor similar to a paint smell.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_foam

2) Because it's artificial, memory foam has difficulty breathing. The most common complain is the heat build up.


PROS
1) The pressure relief far surpasses any spring system.
2) They can last over 20 years.
3) You'll fall asleep faster.
4) You wont wake up as often.
Probably the best sleep you'll ever have.

Answer 2

Foam doesn't have a hard time breathing because its artificial. I wish people would stop giving advice when they have no experience. SOME foams don't breath well simply because they are too dense: not enough air space in the foam to allow for air flow. Also, most of them are covered in polyester fabric, which of course is plastic.

Check out the Bed In A Box.com foam mattresses or the Gemma foams, they are very breathable.

Answer 3

I have one of the inexpensive Wal-Mart versions of the Tempur-Pedic and I think it's great. I actually sleep through the night now. It may not be as good as the real thing, but it's definitely better than an ordinary mattress.

Answer 4

i think of that having a foam topper could defeat the excellent purpose of having a memory foam mattress. the terrific ingredient so you might do could be to objective out the mattresses interior the shop.

Answer 5

I do not personally own a foam mattress, but I have friends who say that they are a miracle, and that anyone who can get one, should get one. Apparently they are wonderful for your back, and your sleep.

Answer 6

I own a Tempur Pedic and wouldn't trade it for anything. It's the best bed I've ever owned.

My back feels great when I get up and I don't seem to require as much sleep, as I did with a spring coil bed.

Answer 7

the foam mattresses are really weird at first. I have one an its so soft and you sink in a bit... its to perfect to explain in words

Answer 8

Firm talalay latex with a terry cover . . and perhaps a wool fleece pad.
http://www.foambymail.com/LatexMattress.html
http://www.cuddledown.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=745&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=fleece