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The problem we’re having is (we is my wife) is the mattress seems to sleep a bit warm/hot.[/quote]
The only time I’ve had clients complain about heat with a latex mattress has been a result of the mattress protector that they were using. This was remedied by switching to a protector that uses a thinner polyurethane film, going away from one that uses a PVC/plastic/vinyl membrane, or switching to something different that is thin and uses more breathable components. Granted, everyone is different in their heat sensitivities, but as a rule latex sleeps quite comfortable regarding temperature.
Additionally, if you’re going to a new mattress that is softer than your old mattress, you may be sinking in a bit more than before and less of your body’s surface is exposed for heat dissipation. You may want to look into changing your top cover situation because of this.
Thank you all for the information, this site has been so helpful. Still debating between this model and a few others but this one seems to be the front runner due to the policy they offer and it sounds like the have the best material in their mattress also. I will let you know what I decide.
Just wanted to give an update, I have been on my BB mattress for just over a week and honestly I cannot remember the last time I have gotten this many consecutive nights of uninterrupted sleep. I even feel like I’m getting such good sleep that I don’t even need as much anymore which is kinda crazy cause befor I feel like I was fighting for sleep. I have the medium, I hope this is helpful information to the many people looking for what I can say I now have. Hurray!!!
Our mattress was shipped out on Thursday, and we received it on Monday – three days, not bad! The FedEx guy got it up the steps to the deck, and we took off the outer box, as it was damaged. Mattress and the inside packaging was fine though. My husband had the task of getting it up the stairs into our bedroom. He did it, but he said it was very heavy… I don’t believe there’s any way I could have gotten it up the stairs. We started taking the outer wrap off – sort of like big Saran wrap – and the mattress was puffing up already. We quickly took off the shrink wrap stuff and the mattress ballooned up fast. We got it on the slats and left it for a while so it could finish filling out. (Said it could take 24 to 48 hours to get full size – more like 15 minutes! But it was a very hot day)
I didn’t notice any smell at all, and it seemed ready to sleep on, so we did. We were previously on an old coil mattress and box springs with an old 3 inch memory foam on top. This bed, medium firmness California King size, definitely feels different. We didn’t sink into it. It felt more like we laid on top and the mattress pushed up into us – if that makes sense. It felt very comfortable – as almost all of them do for five minutes. But the whole night’s sleep was fantastic! I was not hot – and that was my main reason for getting a new mattress. So, Yippy! (I did not have a mattress cover on it though. Don’t know if that makes any difference or not.) Neither of us felt any pressure points.
Whatever they cover the mattress with is so soft. I’d love to have that material as sheets. I got a couple of latex pillows with the bed (the torn-up latex kind), and I LOVE them. My husband did not share my enthusiasm, as he said they were too soft for him. Yay, I get them both! They are cool temperaturewise to sleep on and scrunchable without getting squashed down. Seems like that torn-up latex would make a good topper.
I was concerned that the medium would be too firm for me, as I am a side sleeper and I like a soft, sink-in bed, but, at least after one night’s sleep, I’am happy I got the medium.
Thanks for the update and for sharing your comments and feedback about your BestMattressEver. It sure sounds like you made the right firmness choice
This makes perfect sense because even softer latex is a resilient material and has a more “on the mattress” feel than memory foam which has very little resilience and has a more “in the mattress” feel.
I think that your topic has ended up becoming the “go to” topic about this mattress as well … and thanks for starting it!
Finally did it, I took the plunge and bought the Brooklyn bedding and I am hoping it is the best mattress ever got the medium. Thanks everyone for all the information, I will be sure to post my experience also. I ordered a custom frame so I have to wait for that to come in about another week and a half. The folks at brooklyn bedding said the mattress would be fine staying rolled for a couple weeks so I think I’m all set to go. So excited!!
As you know you made a great quality/value choice and I’m looking forward to your comments and feedback as well once you’ve had the chance to sleep on it for a bit.
I like my BB mattress. I don’t know if I’m the best one to review because I don’t think I’m very picky…I can fall asleep on a rock and a sage bush in the desert and get a decent night’s sleep. But I think this mattress is comfy. I am a very hot-blooded person…I throw all the sheets off in the night and keep the heat in the low 50’s in the winter time. I have not noticed that I sleep particularly hot on this mattress. I got the medium, it does feel a little soft. I may just be sinking in more than I’m used to with traditional spring mattresses. Regardless, I wish I could compare it to the firm, as I suspect I may like the firm mattress better.
I have had no back or neck discomfort since sleeping on this mattress for the past couple of weeks. My only real complaint is the edges…I like to sit on the edge of my bed sometimes, and this mattress just collapses under me. I’m only 170 pounds, but I’d like some more edge support.
I hope this isn’t considered inappropriate on this forum, but relevant and very important to me and perhaps some other folks: I was curious how rigorous activities would be on this mattress. It supports us well and gives just enough with vigorous movements, so I guess it works just fine. No issues there, except for when bent over the edge of the bed or kneeling on the edge, as stated above. So the soft edge remains the only complaint I have about the mattress.
All in all I’m happy with it. This is my first non-traditional spring mattress so it’s a little different, and I think I may still prefer traditional spring mattress, but order and delivery and setup was SO easy that it was totally worth it. I ordered on the weekend and the box arrived at my doorstep on a Tuesday. Pretty awesome.
Does anybody know what the free gift is they send in reward for posting a picture of the mattress on social media? I feel kinda weird about posing with my bed on facebook/twitter…
Been looking around for quite a while this mattress has gotten some good reviews but I plan on testing one myself, reviews can be very subjective. Heard that members get some type of discount? Is that true if so how do I go about that?
I completely agree with you that reviews can be very subjective and I would also be very cautious about using other people’s experiences or reviews on a mattress (either positive or negative) as a reliable source of information or guidance about how you will feel on the same mattress or how suitable or how durable a mattress may be for you and in many cases they can be more misleading than helpful because a mattress that would be a perfect choice for one person may be completely unsuitable for someone else to sleep on (see post #13 here).
Having said that … the Brooklyn Bedding is one of the members of this site which means that I think very highly of them and I believe that they compete well with the best in the industry in terms of their quality, value, service, and transparency. The BestMattressEver also uses higher quality and more durable materials than most of the other “simplified choice” online mattresses (see post #2 in this topic) and if one of their firmness choice is also a good match for you in terms of PPP (which would be very likely) then it would certainly make a great quality/value choice … and with their return policy there is little to no risk in trying it.
Your membership here entitles you to a 5% discount on the mattress and you can use the discount code “underground” when you order it.
Assuming that you decide to pull the trigger … congratulations on your new mattress
I’m looking forward to your comments and feedback when you receive it and have had the chance to sleep on it for a bit.
Our 16 y/o daughter (5-7, 130 lbs) will be sleeping on her newly delivered #BestMattressEver (medium) tonight. Set-up was as easy as placing the rolled and vacuum-sealed mattress on the slats of her IKEA daybed. The mattress unrolled and expanded instantly upon removal of the plastic, and no odor at all was detected. Compared to our current firm innerspring mattresses, it is very plush and conforming. Thanks to this site, I felt comfortable with the specs of this mattress (latex layers and 2.0 lb density polyfoam). Saved a few bucks with the MU discount and she got a free shredded latex pillow to boot!
This mattress will certainly get a test as it is summer break and a late-sleeping teen will be snoozing on it quite often. The 120 night trial will give us breathing room to see how it works out for her.
Thanks for the update … and congratulations on your new mattress
You certainly made a great quality/value choice and I’m looking forward to any additional comments and updates you have a chance to share once your daughter has had a chance to “sleep in” on it over the next few weeks.
Hey, just wanted to stop back and say thank you for all the information. This site was extremely helpful in my decision to purchase from Brooklyn Bedding, I will try and get back in a few days/weeks to give an update on my experience which may be of some help to others. Although I still do feel reviews are subjective to ones individual opinion I found it helpful to hear others experiences with this company which in the end really helped me make my decision to actually buy. Not to discredit the administrator of this sit since his/her information was also very helpful. Thanks again!
I got my king bestmatressever about 3 hours ago and have let it expand for over 2 hours. Its very comfortable but I have a issue with the size. I measures it in several places along the bottom and the width is about 73 3/4". Noticeably smaller than my 76" foundation. 76" is what a king should be. It looks bad on my bed. Their website states a -+1 1/2" variation in size.
Has anyone one else had sizing issues? Do I have a valid complaint on this or is this within a justified limit to be considered a king size?
There are some comments about sizing variances in post #2 here.
It’s not unusual that a compressed mattress can take up to 72 hours to regain it’s full size so I would wait a little longer but if you have followed the suggestions in the post I linked and if for some reason your mattress is still out of spec then I would call Mario at Brooklyn Bedding (either at their main number 888.210.8751 or his number 480.323.8831) to let him know and he will be happy to help you.
