Ok, I was chatting to a salesman about mattresses the other day, I have always liked the Big Heavy Feather filled type the sort you can actually snuggle into. Well Becky has been sold on the memory foam idea, but I’m not sure. Dan used to have memory foam but said “he just sank to the bottom but his wife said her side was fine!” … hmm Becky is about the same size as Dan’s wife and I’m only slightly smaller than Dan, So what’s the score… is Memory foam ok if you are 6 foot and heavy and you partner is 5′6 and very light ! Do you end up sleeping at different levels in the bed?
DaveN
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9th September 2008 @ 13:54
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It takes a while, but once you’re used to it you’ll really enjoy it.
Since you’re into “the Big Heavy Feather filled type”, it’s a good choice. There’s nothing like returning from a trip sleeping on hotel beds and then getting to sleep in your memory foam bed.
Quick Tip: Get it delivered right before you’re going to be out of town for the weekend. The mattress can kind of smell at first so letting it air out for a couple of days can help eliminate that.
9th September 2008 @ 13:57
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I love mine but it’s a combined sprung mattress with 3 inches of memory foam on the top. Best mattress I’ve ever had. I’m 6′5″ and certainly don’t seem to make a bigger dent in it than my more petite wife.
9th September 2008 @ 13:59
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Dave,
As you know I am a fat git.
My wife is not petite but she’s not big.
We both suffered with bad back for years until we got one and it’s been a revelation these last two years since we’ve had it. No mattress turning, no meeting in the middle (unless you want to), but it doesn’t stop you snoring!
Jim
9th September 2008 @ 14:15
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We’ve had a full memory foam mattress for about 2 years.
I’m 6′ 4″ and and 15 stone and haven’t had any problems with sinking to the bottom and backache is now a thing of the past.
The only thing that takes a while to get used to is that memory foam mattresses feel much warmer in summer than sprung mattresses - no air movement through them I guess.
9th September 2008 @ 15:07
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My parents have had one for ages and they love it, and I’ve got one, and I’ve got a similar one that’s fine with me and my partner, so I’d give them thumbs up too.
9th September 2008 @ 15:11
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Dave,
DON’T BUY a memory foam mattress. This chemicals used to make these things are NASTY (hence David’s comment about the smell) and unless you’re looking for more ways to get cancer I’d stay away from them.
My wife and I were looking into them because she too was sold on the idea, but after a bit of research into the chemicals used I decided to give it a pass.
9th September 2008 @ 15:32
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Dave,
I LOVE my memory foam mattress!! I’m 5′11″ and ~220lbs. In 2 years of heavy use it’s still works as well as the day I got it. I used to have chronic back and hip pain and it completely went away after <2 weeks in the new memory foam bed and has never returned. My wife is about 100lbs lighter and there’s no difference in her side versus mine or any hill in the middle.
The key, IMO, is getting a high quality memory foam bed, not just a memory foam topper or cheap walmart solution. you get what you pay for.
9th September 2008 @ 17:35
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Dave,
I sold beds for years, most people love them however make sure your comfortable on it. Mattress don’t have returns.
I think Everett is a little paranoid, the nutter!
Cheers,
9th September 2008 @ 17:44
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Have a look at http://www.internetmemorymattress.co.uk loads of technical info and a good selection of memory foam mattresses.
9th September 2008 @ 19:20
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Bottom of Page 2 Dave! Not bad….not bad!
9th September 2008 @ 19:22
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i’ve had the memory one for 2 years and its still great. its tempurpedic, not a knockoff. my wife and I sink right in, and no, we’re not on different levels, and no, she doesn’t roll toward me. it takes a week to get used to, but your back will thank you for it.
concerned about chemicals? then stop smoking, or smelling air freshener, or eating fast food, but don’t worry about the chemicals in your mattress.9th September 2008 @ 19:38
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Hmmm, feeeling sinacle - is this because you and Becky need a matress or ;)…
9th September 2008 @ 20:43
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Dave,
Heard you at SES last month and loved every bit of it.
I’m 6′ 2″ and my wife is 5′ 5″. We’ve had memory foam for over 6 years. I loved it at first but don’t care for it much now and am looking to pillow top beds. The wife loves it still. The problem for me is I sleep on my stomach and so the way I sink into the thing makes my back hurt after about 3-4 am depending on when I get to bed. They are also fairly warm in the summer when it’s warm upstairs.
If you are a side sleeper foam is probably a great way to go. The thing has held up wonderfully over the years hence the reason i don’t go buy a new bed. I’m too cheap to part with something I paid so much for and is still like new.
10th September 2008 @ 01:31
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lol @conor I have found recently just asking people either on Twitter, I’m or on my Blog that people actually offer me good advice, yer I’m looking at buying a new bed, but memory foam mattresses are totally new to me, and I think I will go for Foam, but I not saying where I’m ordering it from:P
10th September 2008 @ 08:27
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Dave,
I got one from a well know Swedish household shop and it has about 3inches of memory foam on both sides so you can turn it over when you need to and enjoy the same comfort. I’ve had mine a year now and just turned it last week and it still has the same level of comfort. Once you go foam you never go back.
10th September 2008 @ 09:30
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Yeah I have a memory foam mattress. The key to keeping to for longer is simply rotating the mattress. Its just like and other mattress really. I have noticed that when I just rotate the mattress every month or two the part that was having trouble before is completely restored by the time I flip it again.
10th September 2008 @ 15:17
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My wife and I have had a memory foam mattress for three years. It takes a little getting used to but I find it comfortable enough. There is certainly no rolling into the middle - each person ends up in their own hollow, shaped around their body. It’s a bit weird at first.
The main problem is that it is seriously warm, even in winter. It doesn’t seem to breath at all and in summer it almost feels like its radiating heat (and it isn’t a cheapo item).
We won’t have another, but they do help your posture if you are prone to aches and pains in bed.
10th September 2008 @ 19:11
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Sophie and I have one, it took a couple of days to get use to it, and you do sink an inch or 2 but not a lot. They are great in the sense it stops you rolling into each other in the night.
My only complaint is when you do the missionary position it as pain on your wrists as your hands sink in about 3 inches.
But you will get a great sleep we went for one of the firm ones.
If you want one Dave let me know as we have 2-3 supplier I can get you one from for trade + P&P
Hope this helps
11th September 2008 @ 11:40
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by the way get one of the pillows as well, the one that look like its made up from a small and a large role, we have found its the best pillow to go with the bed
11th September 2008 @ 11:42
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Iv read a number of your comments above, so to answer a few questionsplease see my answers: basically it comes down to the quality of memory foam used, i.e. the quality of the products used with the manufacturing, there are companies out there that use cheap materials and there for there mattresses last a fraction of the time it should do, memory foam mattress should come with a minimum guarantee of 5 years some even come with 20 years, if they don’t then don’t buy it, its also helps buying from a reputable supplier, no cheap imports of Ebay and China, that’d be a waste of money, also regards to them getting hotter in summer, yes you guys are right they do, but if you do your research you can find mattresses that come with channels corrugated on the top surface and also fabric covers that let the mattress breath and decrease the chances of you getting hot using the products. also you shouldn’t bottom out on the mattress if you do then its a cheap imitation and id return it ASAP.Quality memory foam mattresses will always return to there original shape, that is where the term memory foam is derived from, the foam remembers its original shape and returns to it, so if it stops returning to its original shape you have been sold a cheaper produced product. Always ask your supplier, what is the density and also where the products manufactured and how much memory foam is used on the mattress so how many inches etc Visit our website and read some of the articles we have written, we manufacture and supply online, so any questions just ping us an email, http://www.cushysofa.co.uk
11th September 2008 @ 15:03
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Hi
We supply high density memory foam mattresses, these would be ideal for your situation as they give more support than the standard lower density memory foam mattresses. Take a look on out site http://www.sleepsure.co.uk for more information.
2nd October 2008 @ 08:48
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Hi,
I’ve spent more than enough time researching memory foam mattresses, and eventually plumped for what appeared to offer the best mix of depth, firmness, comfort, price, etc. We were not disappointed! (went for the ‘ergoflex HD memory mattress’)
The things to consider are:
Type of memory foam - the thing to look for here is ‘visco-elastic’ (You don’t want to end up with something with the same spec as sponge…)
Density: The higher the better - ensures more support and that it lasts longer (apparently this is also a good sign of how advanced the manufacturing technology is)
Depth: Don’t worry too much about the overall depth of the mattress - the real concern is the depth of the memory foam itself - this is what costs the money and delivers the goods!
Temperature regulation: Look for something that allows the foam to breathe - this is what will ensure you don’t overheat. (Can’t see how a cover made of a certain fabric will keep you cool, but seen plenty available)
Guarantee: Lots of companies offer what appears to be a decent guarantee, yet when you look closer, the claim level depletes each year, pro-rata. Look for a company offering a solid, genuine guarantee that doesn’t diminish with time.
Price: Too cheap and you’re likely to get something that will fall to bits in a year or so, too pricey and you’re subsidising TV adverts and over-paid salesman - try and balance specification with price.We bought ours in the January sale from http://www.ergoflex.co.uk and it’s wonderful. It’s ‘HD’ (high density), and sort of a medium/firm feel. The feel of the memory foam indicates the quality straight away, it’s very well made, and most importantly, it’s very, very comfy!
I’m also about to buy my daughter a single from here for Xmas!
16th October 2008 @ 09:41
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Haha, I see your point about memory foam mattresses - although that could be a bonus for your wife.
I personally love them, I got my memory foam mattress topper from http://www.snugmattress.co.uk it was pretty cheap and of good quality as it has lasted some intense use
12th November 2008 @ 14:19
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What about the chemical used in making the foam and Cancer concern??
13th November 2008 @ 07:14
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Hi. I work for a company that sells mattresses as well. Although I do not work directly with the product, I am quite knowledgeable from working with other staff members who are. The memory foam mattress is perfect for your issue in my opinion. You just have to make sure you get a high quality mattress that is dense in foam. This is not a purchase that you want to skimp on or purchase without knowing exactly what you need. Most memory foam mattresses come with a guarantee and some sort of trial. So, you should have no problem with being satisfied!
13th November 2008 @ 13:01
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All, I am a side sleeper. I have age degenerative scoliosi. The older I have gotten I have pain every night with my shoulders and hips and I’m darn tired!!!. My DR suggested a memory foam bed. I am thinking about buying the Sealy True Form Gracehill Harbor. All you mattress pros do you think this is a good choice. Does it have enought HD? It also says that it has natural fibers to help sleep cooler.
19th November 2008 @ 18:54
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Hi, I suffer with back pain and 14 months ago bought a Sealy memory foam matress, At first it was amazing for my back, i could move when i woke up.
After 3 moths back pain returned, after checking the matress i found it had sunk badley.Matress was replced and all was well with my back, untill now, back pain has returned and i am waiting for the retailer to come out to inspect it.
This matress has a 10 year garentee, yet 2 have failed in 14 months!!!!!
I love the new matress but am thinking of asking to have this one replaced with a normal “pocket sprung”
surley i cant be unlucky enougth to get 2 faulty matresses
20th November 2008 @ 21:35
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Hi there Steve and Sally , Sally regards to the ( Sealy True Form Gracehill Harbor ) iv had a look at it and it seems like a good bed , however it is a rather large amount of money for what your getting, you realy dont need 2 - 3 layers of memory foam on your bed , I also couldnt find anything about the density of each layer of memory foam used, personally you can buy something just as good at a 3rd of the price. Steve your memory foam mattress shouldnt sag at all , the whole term ( memory foam ) is that the foam returns to its orginal shape, you realy should have a word with them and explain that you feel you are not getting what you asked for or what it says on the tin, ask for a refund . take a look at some articles we have written about memory foam and also at some of our memory foam mattresses and other memory foam products http://www.cushysofa.co.uk
24th November 2008 @ 11:35
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I have just purchased a custom size memory mattress from http://www.sleepdetox.co.uk, could not get one from anywhere for a decent price. The mattress is made from a top layer of memory foam with a reflex foam base. I have had it 2 weeks and it has given me a fantastic sleep. I brought a mattress off eBay previously but the mattress dipped after 2 months of use, i realized later that it was an import from china and was made from low density memory foam. Always check the density of the mattress before you buy otherwise you will end up sleeping in a ditch. Not all mattresses are made from the same quality of foam. hope this helps
15th December 2008 @ 14:12
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I was having terrible trouble during my pregnancy earlier in the year and thought a memory foam mattress would help. I was told to avoid the cheap eBay ones as they do not last and collapse go for the best you can affod and don’t buy the ones where they suck all of the air out, it just saves them money and can ruin the mattress. I bought mine from http://www.bestbuymemoryfoammattress.co.uk and it was the best thing ever. I am 8 stone and my other half is 15 stone and we both sleep like babies after years of mediocre sleep. I only wish I had one of these 10 years ago. I forgot what a good nights sleep was.
14th January 2009 @ 22:57
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I do occasionally hear that complaint about memory foam mattresses (sinking to the bottom) but in general people do really like the mattresses. I’ve actually written a few articles about memory foam mattresses at http://mattressmaven.co.uk/mattress/memory-foam/ - they do tend to be the best-selling mattresses on the market so I would recommend them.
Out of interest did you go ahead and purchase a memory foam mattress?
4th May 2009 @ 20:22
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@charles nope i haven’t in fact WE STILL HAVEN’T replaced the bed !!
4th May 2009 @ 20:54
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@DaveN: If you still havent got a mattress, check out this article, it might be helpful.
11th May 2009 @ 15:59
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I suffer with rhumatoid arthritus, found a memory foam mattress thinking of buying. Being sold by a company called B&M, its five inches of just foam. A double size is priced at £149.99. Unsure of the density of the memory foam or the guarantee. Has anyone bought this product from this company? If so could you give me some feedback.
13th May 2009 @ 20:55
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I had a California king sized memory foam mattress, wasn’t as high density as the one’s some of the people on these comments are referring to. It did it’s job and felt great, but I’d really like to get my hands on one of the high quality, higher density foam mattresses. Any brands to recommend here in the US? Thanks!
1st June 2009 @ 13:46
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Anyone with Ankyolising Spodilitus (Curvature of the spine)?
Have been advised to try a Memory mattress. I am in the U.K.
So I would loooove someone with this Spine problem to reply if possible21st June 2009 @ 13:36
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I work for a company that sells mattresses. I don’t work directly with mattresses as I do the website, but working in the office I hear the talk all the time.
The thing I hear from a lot of people on the memory foam mattress is that after so long they will stop returning to their shape. Some people it happens to after a year, some people it only takes about 6 months.
At some point there will be a ridge/hill in between you and your wife.